Coinbase launches global derivatives trading for AI agents via Deribit partnership, available to eligible traders outside the U.S.
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Coinbase has launched derivatives trading for AI agents through a partnership with Deribit, making the service available to eligible traders outside the United States. The offering expands access to crypto derivatives products, which have grown to dominate trading volumes in digital asset markets relative to spot trading.
Derivatives—including futures, options, and perpetual contracts—allow traders to gain leveraged exposure to an underlying asset without direct ownership, and enable institutions to hedge treasury risk or manage multi-asset positioning. Deribit has historically held a dominant position in crypto options markets, while venues like Coinbase have expanded their derivatives offerings as regulatory frameworks evolve globally.
The specific mechanics of Coinbase's AI agent derivatives product, the full scope of eligible jurisdictions, and details on how the Deribit partnership structures the offering remain unclear from available reports.