Coinbase to Add 24/7 Trading for SHIB, Bitcoin Cash, Dogecoin, and Others

Why It Matters

By bringing continuous, regulated altcoin futures to the U.S., Coinbase could capture institutional order flow currently dominated by offshore exchanges, enhancing market depth and reinforcing the United States’ role in crypto derivatives trading.

Summary

Coinbase Markets will launch 24/7 futures trading for a suite of altcoins—including SHIB, Bitcoin Cash, Dogecoin, AVAX, ADA, LINK, HBAR, LTC, DOT, XLM and SUI—on Dec. 5, expanding its regulated derivatives offering beyond Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP. The platform will also introduce U.S. perpetual‑style futures for the same assets, featuring a five‑year expiry rather than the indefinite contracts common offshore. The move follows Coinbase’s earlier rollout of round‑the‑clock BTC and ETH futures and aims to provide a compliant, U.S.-based alternative to offshore venues such as Binance and Bybit, targeting institutional traders seeking continuous access and clearer regulatory oversight.