Lighter $LIT Perpetual Futures to Launch on January 15, 2026

Coinbase will open LIT-PERP trading on January 15, 2026, at or after 18:30 UTC, provided liquidity conditions and regional support requirements are met.

Summary

Coinbase officially announced it will launch Lighter ($LIT) perpetual futures trading on January 15, 2026, starting at or after 18:30 UTC, contingent upon meeting liquidity requirements and regional availability criteria. The LIT-PERP market will be accessible to retail traders in supported jurisdictions.

Terms & Concepts
  • Perpetual futures: A type of derivative contract without an expiration date, allowing traders to speculate on asset prices indefinitely.
  • Liquidity conditions: Market factors ensuring sufficient buy and sell orders for smooth trade execution.
  • LIT-PERP: A perpetual futures market for the Lighter $LIT token.