Striving to become an "All-in-One Exchange"! Coinbase launches US stock trading, prediction markets, and integrates Jupiter

U.S.-listed Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) announced on Wednesday that it is officially entering the stock trading and prediction markets, simultaneously launching a series of heavyweight products in an effort to transform the platform into an “all-in-one exchange,” covering crypto assets, traditional financial products, and on-chain applications.

Coinbase stated that the range of tradable assets on the platform will be significantly expanded, allowing users to manage spot cryptocurrencies, perpetual contracts, U.S. stocks, and prediction market contracts simultaneously on Coinbase in the future.

Coinbase has prioritized integrating the leading platform Kalshi, valued at $11 billion, enabling users to bet on real-world events such as election results, sporting events, or economic indicators. The prices of these contracts will be determined collectively by market participants’ predictions and trading activity.

To enhance the on-chain trading experience, Coinbase will deeply integrate Jupiter, the leading decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator on Solana. In the future, users will be able to securely trade Solana on-chain assets without leaving the app.

Zero-fee US stock trading

Regarding U.S. stock trading, Coinbase’s consumer and business head Max Branzburg said that initially, hundreds of flagship stocks and ETFs will be selected based on market capitalization and trading volume, with plans to expand to thousands in the coming months. The core competitive advantages of this service include:

• Cross-time zone operation: Breaking through traditional U.S. stock trading hours, offering 24/5 trading, five days a week, 24 hours a day.
• Zero commission: Continuing the low-cost advantage of digital finance, providing zero-fee services.
• Seamless integration: Users can buy and sell U.S. stocks directly with USD or USD stablecoin (USDC), allowing crypto assets and physical stock assets to operate concurrently within the same account.

Coinbase views supporting U.S. stock trading as an early step toward tokenized stocks. Although tokenized stocks are not yet officially launched, the company plans to introduce Coinbase Tokenize, an end-to-end platform designed for institutions to promote the tokenization of “real-world assets (RWA),” with more details expected to be announced in 2026.

Additionally, Coinbase also plans to launch perpetual contracts for stocks early next year, enabling users outside the U.S. to invest in U.S. stocks around the clock efficiently.

In derivatives, Coinbase is also simplifying operations, allowing users to trade larger positions with lower margin requirements and enjoy tax efficiency advantages in some markets.

Currently, Coinbase offers more than 30 futures and perpetual contracts in the U.S., covering crypto assets, commodities, and stock indices; among them, crypto perpetual contracts include mainstream assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana (SOL), and Ripple (XRP).

AI Financial Advisor and Global Expansion

Beyond trading functions, Coinbase is also extending into wealth management. The newly launched AI tool “Coinbase Advisor” aims to break the class barrier of high-end financial services.

“High-quality financial guidance should not be a luxury but a basic service everyone should have access to,” Coinbase pointed out. Users can simply converse with AI, for example, “Help me build an investment portfolio” or “What impact do the latest market news have on me,” and the AI will provide personalized investment advice and execution plans based on Coinbase’s extensive data and product lines.

Furthermore, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution Base has officially launched in over 140 countries worldwide. Although the market is highly focused on whether Base will issue a native token, the official stance remains cautious, stating, “We are exploring its potential but have no updates to share at this time.”

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