Coinbase Expands Into Tokenized Stocks, Prediction Markets, and Solana DeFi Trading

Coinbase is accelerating its transformation into an all-in-one trading platform as competition intensifies across the crypto and fintech sectors. Rivals such as Robinhood, Kraken, and Gemini have already begun offering tokenized equities and exploring prediction markets outside the U.S., and Coinbase is now moving decisively to match and expand on those capabilities.

According to Coinbase, the main app will soon feature a streamlined interface that allows users to trade futures and perpetual contracts, access all Solana-based assets as soon as they are created, participate in primary token sales, and use the newly launched global Base App. This expansion reflects broader regulatory shifts in the U.S., where the Securities and Exchange Commission has implicitly signaled acceptance of always-on trading for certain tokenized stocks on blockchains.

At launch, Coinbase will not publish a fixed list of tradable stocks, as offerings remain subject to regulatory and operational changes. However, the exchange plans to support hundreds of leading stocks based on market capitalization, liquidity, and trading volume, with thousands more stocks and ETFs expected to be added over time. Users will be able to manage stocks, ETFs, and crypto assets in one Coinbase account using USD or USDC, benefiting from zero-commission trading and extended market access of up to 24 hours a day, five days a week. For users outside the U.S., Coinbase plans to roll out stock perpetuals next year, enabling 24/7 exposure to U.S. equities with greater capital efficiency.

These offerings are powered by Coinbase Tokenize, a new institutional-grade platform designed to support the tokenization of real-world assets. While specific custody and regulatory mechanics are still being finalized, Coinbase says its regulatory rigor positions it well as tokenized finance matures.

Beyond equities, Coinbase is integrating prediction markets through Kalshi, allowing users to trade outcomes tied to elections, sports, and economic indicators. The platform is also expanding derivatives trading, with over 30 futures and perpetual contracts already live across crypto, commodities, and equity indices, and plans to scale to hundreds more. Additionally, Coinbase is integrating the Solana DEX aggregator Jupiter directly into its app, enabling seamless Solana token swaps without leaving the platform.

The company is also expanding Coinbase Business for startups and small businesses in the U.S. and Singapore, while introducing Coinbase Advisor, an AI-powered wealth management tool that delivers personalized portfolio insights and execution. Meanwhile, Coinbase’s Ethereum-based network, Base, is now live in more than 140 countries, though the company says there are no immediate updates on a native Base token.