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Futures contracts exist on a wide  variety of products: Bitcoin, oil, gold, weather, volatility indexes—even freight rates. If it has a price and a future, odds are someone’s trading it.

A clearinghouse plays a critical role in futures trading. It stands between buyer and seller, ensuring both sides meet their obligations. This reduces counterparty risk and keeps the market running smoothly—no direct trust between traders needed.

The difference between a futures price and the spot price is called the basis. When futures trade at a premium, some traders buy spot and short the future—locking in a potential profit as prices converge at expiry. This is called a basis trade.

Futures trading isn’t new it dates back centuries. The first futures exchange was the Dojima Rice Exchange in Osaka, established in 1730 for trading rice futures. Traders were managing risk long before crypto was even a concept.

US Perpetual-Style Futures. Coming July 21. → No quarterly expiration dates → Spot price tracking → Embedded leverage → 24/7 availability All on a CFTC-regulated US exchange.

Did you know? CFTC-regulated futures qualify for 60/40 tax treatment in the U.S., meaning 60% of gains are taxed as long-term, even if you hold the position for less than a year. Short-term strategy, long-term efficiency.

US traders, are you ready? You can now access SOL and XRP perpetual-style futures on Coinbase Financial Markets. Trade with no monthly expirations and access up to 5x leverage within a secure and regulated environment. Explore the new perpetual-style contracts → here.

If you still insist on buying Gold, stay on your couch, click on the Derivatives tab and buy some Gold Futures.

.@CoinruleHQ is now integrated with futures and perpetual futures trading on Coinbase Advanced.

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