- Coinbase announced it will introduce stock trading to its platform, letting users buy and sell equities alongside cryptocurrencies and cash.
- The new feature enables stock purchases using account balances, including stablecoins such as USD Coin (USDC).
- Coinbase partnered with Kalshi to provide prediction markets, a move similar to steps taken by rivals like Robinhood and Gemini.
- The announcement comes amid increased integration of crypto and traditional assets by financial institutions.
Coinbase revealed on Wednesday at its System Update event that it will launch stock trading for US platform users. Executives stated that the feature will appear directly within existing user accounts, allowing customers to manage equities, digital currencies, and cash from one interface. Users can fund equity trades with fiat balances or with USDC, a dollar-pegged stablecoin.
During the event, Max Branzburg, the company’s head of consumer products, said: “Stock trading is now available on Coinbase … You only need one account.” Users will have a unified view of their holdings and transaction histories.
Following the announcement, Coinbase shares rose more than 1.5% in after-hours activity, after a drop of over 3% during the regular trading session. Market discussions reflected increased chatter, though retail sentiment stayed bearish, according to Stocktwits data.
The stock trading launch positions Coinbase to compete directly with platforms like Robinhood, which already offer both stock and crypto trading. Robinhood‘s stock also climbed about 1.5% after hours, despite a similar dip during the day.
Additionally, Coinbase announced a partnership with Kalshi to integrate prediction markets, following similar moves by competitors. Gemini, another crypto exchange led by the Winklevoss twins, debuted its own prediction markets earlier in the week. As noted by users, Gemini operates with its own market license, while Coinbase distributes orders through Kalshi’s license.
Some users on Stocktwits expressed preference for platforms like SoFi Technologies due to the lack of trading fees. SoFi’s shares slipped nearly 5% and then nudged up after hours, with overall sentiment remaining bearish and chatter at low levels.
The move by Coinbase comes as financial institutions look to blend digital assets and traditional finance offerings. For example, Morgan Stanley plans to offer spot crypto trading on its ETrade platform in the first half of 2026, working with Zerohash infrastructure, as specified in available data.
Internationally, the Competition Commission of India recently approved Coinbase’s minority acquisition in CoinDCX, suggesting renewed activity in India’s fast-growing crypto market.
In the United States, the SEC released updated guidance on Wednesday regarding how registered broker-dealers can handle the custody and trading of crypto assets, as reported in regulatory updates.
For additional details, see SEC guidance and related discussions on digital asset integration.
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