Deribit Launched Perpetual Markets Linked to Coinbase
The exchange introduced six perpetual futures contracts tied to Coinbase indexes using USDC for margin and settlement.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Stock Markets
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Deribit has listed six new perpetual markets featuring four equity contracts and two equity ETF contracts. This change follows the consolidation of Coinbase's perpetual trading infrastructure onto the Deribit platform.
Why it matters
These perpetual contracts operate without expiration dates and utilize USDC as the primary asset for quoting, margin, and settlement. The transition represents a strategic shift in trading infrastructure for Coinbase users.
Deribit launched 6 perpetual markets, including 4 individual equity contracts and 2 equity ETF contracts. The exchange currently plans to expand this offering to a total of 90 USDC-settled contracts in the coming months.
The players
Deribit
An international exchange platform providing derivatives trading services that is currently unavailable to residents in the United States.
Coinbase
A digital asset exchange and financial services provider that recently shifted its perpetual trading infrastructure to a third-party partner.
The details
The new perpetual contracts allow traders to maintain positions without a fixed expiration date. By using USDC for all margin and settlement requirements, the platform standardizes the collateral backing these derivatives. Coinbase has transitioned its perpetual trading infrastructure to support this new arrangement, though the service remains unavailable to residents of the United States.
Timeline
October 1, 2026: Coinbase infrastructure transition to Deribit took effect.
Money Landscape
The transition aligns with an industry shift toward centralized perpetual trading infrastructure hosted on specialized derivatives platforms. This movement reflects a broader trend of exchanges streamlining their offerings to provide non-expiring contracts settled in stable assets.
These products are derivatives, which involve significant risk and are not accessible to individuals in the United States. Investors should consult with a qualified financial professional to understand the mechanics of perpetual contracts before engaging with such trading platforms.
The takeaway
These perpetual contracts allow for open-ended positions settled entirely in USDC. If you trade digital assets, verify the availability of specific platforms in your jurisdiction and review the fee structures associated with new perpetual listing contracts.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TokenPost.
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