Coinbase is changing fast — and it’s no longer just a crypto app.
The company has started rolling out major new features that let users trade stocks, prediction markets, and derivatives right alongside their crypto, all in one place. This is part of a bigger push to turn Coinbase into a full financial platform, not just a place to buy Bitcoin.
In a blog post published on December 17, Coinbase shared what’s coming.
The biggest update? Stock trading is now live for U.S. users.
People can buy, sell, and hold stocks and ETFs directly inside the Coinbase app, using the same account they already use for crypto. Trades can be funded with U.S. dollars or USDC, and Coinbase says there will be zero commissions.
Users will also get extended trading hours, meaning they can trade outside normal market times, five days a week. Coinbase plans to add thousands more stocks over time.
For users outside the U.S., Coinbase says it will expand access to stock-linked perpetual contracts, giving 24/7 exposure to U.S. equities.
Coinbase also made it clear this is just the beginning. The company sees this as a step toward tokenized stocks, where real-world assets live on the blockchain. To support that vision, Coinbase plans to launch a new institutional platform called Coinbase Tokenize, focused on issuing and managing tokenized real-world assets.
Stocks aren’t the only new addition.
Coinbase has also begun rolling out prediction markets in the U.S. At launch, these markets are powered by Kalshi. Users can trade on real-world outcomes like elections, sports results, and economic data.
These contracts show up right next to a user’s other balances and can be traded with as little as $1 in USD or USDC. Coinbase says more prediction market platforms will be added over time.
The company is also expanding access to futures and perpetual futures trading. These products used to be limited to Coinbase Advanced users, but now they’re being brought into the main app with a simpler interface, opening them up to more U.S. customers.
On the decentralized side, Coinbase is tightening its DEX integration.
Users can now trade Solana-based tokens directly inside Coinbase thanks to a built-in connection with Jupiter, Solana’s DEX aggregator. There’s no need to leave the app, and swaps are faster and smoother because everything happens in one place.
Coinbase is also rolling out more tools for businesses and professionals. Coinbase Business is becoming easier to access for startups and small companies, and the firm is offering early access to Coinbase Advisor, an AI-powered tool designed to help users manage portfolios and plan trades.
Outside the product updates, Coinbase also scored a regulatory win. The company recently received approval in India for its minority investment in CoinDCX, strengthening its position in one of the world’s largest crypto markets.
The message is clear: Coinbase wants to be more than a crypto exchange. It’s building a single app where users can trade crypto, stocks, derivatives, and real-world events — all under one roof.
