Coinbase is a global, publicly listed crypto exchange (Nasdaq: COIN) offering spot trading via Coinbase Advanced, plus perpetual futures for eligible non-US users (International Exchange and Advanced), and CFTC-regulated futures via Coinbase Derivatives in the U.S. It supports TradingView charts, APIs, staking (availability varies by region), and tight integration with USDC.
Quick Facts
- Brand: Coinbase • Founded: 2012 (by Brian Armstrong & Fred Ehrsam) • Public listing: April 14, 2021 (Nasdaq: COIN).
- Products: Spot (Advanced Trade), Perpetual futures for eligible non-US (Advanced / International Exchange), U.S. regulated futures (Coinbase Derivatives), staking, APIs.
- Native token: None. (Close alignment with USDC, which Coinbase co-launched in 2018 and now commercially supports; Circle governs issuance.)
- Security highlights: SOC-examined institutional custody; crime-insurance policy covers a portion of hot-wallet assets (not account-takeover losses).
Fees
Spot (Coinbase Advanced)
- Maker/Taker range: 0.00%–0.40% maker / 0.05%–0.60% taker, depending on 30-day volume tier.
- “Simple” buy/sell: includes a spread (shown on the trade preview).
Derivatives
- Perpetual futures (non-US, Advanced): as low as 0% maker / 0.03% taker for eligible retail users.
- International Exchange (perps): public base tier 0.02% maker / 0.04% taker; lower with higher volume.
- U.S. regulated futures: offered via Coinbase Derivatives through approved channels (CFTC-regulated). Fees are published separately.
KYC & Limits
- Identity verification required (government ID; in some cases proof of address).
- Account/fiat limits vary by region, payment rail, and verification level; view and request increases in Settings → Account limits. (Examples: default €/$/£100,000/day fiat withdrawal limits on Exchange for many rails; higher via SWIFT.)
Availability & Restrictions
- Coinbase serves 100+ countries; access to specific products (staking, perps, payment methods) varies by jurisdiction.
- Prohibited regions: Coinbase blocks access in jurisdictions subject to U.S. and other applicable sanctions programs. Always check the latest policy before registering.
