Coinbase Launches the First U.S. Futures Trading Tied to Tech Giants and Crypto
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Key Takeaways: Coinbase will launch the Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures on September 22, blending exposure to seven top U.S. tech stocks with leading Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. The index introduces a first-of-its-kind U.S. futures product that equally weights 10 components, including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Tesla, and Coinbase itself. Institutional clients will get early access, with retail rollout planned in the coming months through partner platforms. Coinbase is preparing to make derivatives history with the debut of a futures contract that unites Wall Street’s biggest technology names with blockchain’s flagship assets. Coming September 22, the Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures will allow investors to trade a single instrument that combines Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, Alphabet, Meta, Tesla, Coinbase stock, and two crypto ETFs: BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA). It is the first time a U.S.-listed derivative product has offered exposure to both equities and cryptocurrencies in one cash-settled contract. Read More: Coinbase Unveils Bold Crypto Push: $1.5B Revenue, Samsung Pay Deal, and 700K+ Waitlist A New Chapter for U.S. Derivatives For years, American exchanges have offered Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, but these have always been siloed from equity markets. Coinbase’s new index aims to break down that barrier by creating a multi-asset benchmark that appeals to both traditional finance and digital asset investors. The “Mag7” component of the index references the so-called “Magnificent Seven” tech giants – companies that dominate U.S. equity markets and account for much of the S&P 500’s growth. By pairing them with ETFs that track Bitcoin and Ethereum, Coinbase is offering a vehicle that reflects two of the most powerful drivers of innovation: Big Tech and blockchain. The contracts will be listed on Coinbase Derivatives, with MarketVector serving as the official index provider. Each component carries a 10% weighting,…
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