Crypto Never Sleeps: Coinbase Opens 24/7 US Crypto Futures, and Your Coffee Will Suffer


Ah, progress—how it slouches forward on weary legs, only to stroll right into the casino at dawn. Coinbase, possessed by that same restlessness which plagues lovers and debtors, has unfurled the velvet rope for round-the-clock bitcoin and ethereum futures trading. Regulated by the CFTC no less—because even the abyss of volatility yearns for structure (who knew?).

U.S. Traders Discover the Joys of Insomnia—24/7 Crypto Futures Arrive

Coinbase, it appears, fancies itself a torchbearer into the gloaming. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and your sense of temporal stability—none are safe. Futures contracts now obey no clock; instead, they tap gently, ceaselessly, at your screen.

From May 9, traders may indulge their hunger for risk at any hour. The announcement itself trumpets a brave new world where “real-time risk management” is no longer a fantasy, but a midnight habit. You can chase profits while your dog sleeps and your spouse sighs.

As Andy Sears, CEO of Coinbase Financial Markets, sagely observed, “The arrival of 24/7 CFTC-regulated markets is a game-changer for the industry…”—no word on what he thinks about circadian rhythms. Perhaps they’ll list those as derivatives next. No matter the hour, you may now trade “anytime” on Coinbase Advanced, should your boredom or existential dread become acute.

The machinery whirs behind the curtain: trades whisked away to Nodal Clear (the CFTC’s own sentry in the cryptic night), with market makers like Virtu Financial keeping the liquor flowing. Futures Commission Merchants, including ABN AMRO, Wedbush Securities Inc., and Coinbase Financial Markets, ensure everyone finds a seat at the table—provided you can find the will to stay awake.

Peering into the future (does it ever sleep?), Coinbase murmurs of “perpetual-style” futures contracts for U.S. traders—at last, a product for those who fear closure so deeply, they want their trades to outlast even the memory of rest.

Thus, Coinbase places itself firmly astride the fault line between old and new. The bowtie of financial tradition meets the unbuttoned shirt of crypto markets—at 3 a.m., naturally. Flexibility, freedom, and the distinct tang of regret: all now available, 24 hours a day. Sleep, it would seem, is optional. 🕰️💸😅

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2025-05-12 14:12