Quick Breakdown
- Coinbase starts U.S. stock and ETF trading with 24/5 availability in one app alongside crypto.
- Kalshi partnership brings prediction markets for events like politics and sports, now rolling out outside the U.S.
- Early 2026 adds 24/7 stock perpetuals with 50x leverage, plus tokenized stocks for global reach.
Coinbase targets broader finance arena
Coinbase rolled out stock trading for U.S. users on December 17, 2025, at its System Upgrade event in San Francisco. Customers now trade major stocks and ETFs 24 hours a day, five days a week, with no fees and a single portfolio view that includes crypto holdings.
Stock trading.
Rolling out on Coinbase in the U.S. pic.twitter.com/tTcjpvVyXc
— Coinbase 🛡️ (@coinbase) December 17, 2025
CEO Brian Armstrong called it a step toward an everything exchange where all assets tokenize for seamless access. Max Branzburg, head of consumer products, noted that users need just one account for stocks, crypto, and, soon, more. Leaks from tech researcher Jane Manchun Wong in November confirmed early code for stock and prediction products powered by KalshiEX LLC. Coinbase acts as custodian for Kalshi’s USDC reserves, sealed on November 13.
Perpetuals, tokenization drive competition
Prediction markets debut via Kalshi, letting users bet on economic, sports, and tech events with USDC or dollars, and on blockchain security. Non-U.S. rollout starts immediately, with U.S. access soon after. Next year brings perpetual futures for stocks outside the U.S. at up to 50x leverage, mirroring crypto derivatives. Tokenized stocks follow for round-the-clock trading, tapping trends like BlackRock’s Treasury tokens. This pits Coinbase against Robinhood amid retail trading battles.
Notably, Coinbase is strategically re-entering the Indian crypto market, valued at over $5 billion, by resuming new account registrations after a 2023 suspension. Indian users can immediately trade assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The platform aims for complete rupee-based transactions via local partnerships by 2026. This move follows successful registration with the FIU, demonstrating Coinbase’s commitment to India’s strict regulatory environment and its efforts to gain market share.
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