- Coinbase rolled out U.S. stock and ETF trading with zero commissions, extended hours and future plans for tokenized stocks.
- The platform added prediction markets, simplified futures trading and direct Solana DEX access via Jupiter integration.
- New business services, AI-powered Coinbase Advisor and the Base App expand Coinbase into payments, trading and onchain apps.
Coinbase announced a broad product expansion this week in the United States, detailing updates shipped during the second half of the year. CEO Brian Armstrong outlined the changes during a company recap, positioning Coinbase as a multi-asset financial platform. The rollout includes stock trading, prediction markets, derivatives access, and expanded business and developer services.
Stocks, Tokenization and Around-the-Clock Trading
Coinbase began rolling out stock trading to U.S. users, according to the company. Users can now buy, sell, and manage stocks and ETFs alongside crypto holdings. Trades settle using USD or USDC within a single Coinbase account.
Notably, the platform offers zero-commission trading and extended hours, operating 24 hours a day, five days a week. The company plans to add thousands of additional stocks in coming months. Early next year, Coinbase also expects to expand stock perpetuals for non-U.S. users.
According to Armstrong, these steps support a longer-term plan for tokenized stocks. Coinbase confirmed plans to launch Coinbase Tokenize, an institutional platform designed to support real-world asset tokenization.
Prediction Markets, Futures and DEX Access
Coinbase also started rolling out prediction markets to U.S. users. At launch, all market flow will come from Kalshi, covering events like elections, sports and economic indicators. Users can manage these positions alongside crypto and equities in one interface. Coinbase said it plans to add more prediction platforms later.
Meanwhile, the company simplified futures and perpetual futures trading within the main Coinbase app. The update follows years of derivatives development through Coinbase Advanced. In addition, Coinbase expanded decentralized exchange access to Solana tokens. Through an integration with Jupiter, users can trade millions of Solana-based tokens directly in the app.
Business Services, AI Tools and Onchain Apps
Coinbase Business is now available to eligible companies in the U.S. and Singapore. The platform supports payments, asset management, USDC rewards, and automated workflows. Coinbase said businesses will later gain access to the same trading tools offered to retail users.
The company also introduced Coinbase Advisor, an AI-powered financial management tool, now rolling out in beta. Separately, Coinbase confirmed the Base App is live in more than 140 countries, combining social content, payments, trading, and earning onchain. According to Coinbase, these updates align with its broader system expansion across custody, payments, trading, and stablecoins.
