Interactive Brokers Adds Perpetual-Style Nano Crypto Futures via Coinbase

Highlights:

• Interactive Brokers has introduced Coinbase Derivatives futures on its global trading platform.
• Nano Bitcoin and Ether futures are now available to traders with lower capital requirements.
• Perpetual style contracts provide round-the-clock exposure within a regulated environment.

Automated international electronic broker Interactive Brokers has expanded its crypto product range by launching Coinbase Derivatives’ nano futures contracts. These contracts include Bitcoin and Ether futures with reduced sizing and 24/7 access to trading. The products are tailored to offer flexible and low-cost crypto exposure within a regulated framework.

Nano contracts have significantly reduced capital requirements, enabling broader market participation. The 0.01 BTC and 0.10 ETH contracts have also been made available to traders, allowing them to manage risk in precise increments. This method helps to have better control over volatility in both low- and high-volume sessions.

Additionally, the introduction of perpetual-style futures allows exposure without constant rolling positions. The long-dated instruments closely track the spot prices, which reduces the operational friction among the investors. These features combine to provide more receptive trading environments across the market cycles.

More ways to trade our US futures – now on Interactive Brokers.

Coinbase Derivatives nano Bitcoin and nano Ethereum monthly and perpetual-style futures contracts are now available to trade on @IBKR 24/7.

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Institutional Access Meets Retail Flexibility

The partnership between Interactive Brokers and Coinbase Institutional targets both retail and institutional users. Coinbase Institutional Co-CEO Greg Tusar noted that the nano contracts reduce entry barriers while maintaining transparency of the market. The company believes that accessibility and regulation can go hand in hand for crypto adoption.

Interactive Brokers CEO Milan Galik echoed the sentiment, saying that perpetual-style futures would give more flexibility to traders. The tools allow more clients to responsibly manage exposure to digital assets due to smaller contract sizes and reduced margin requirements. As crypto derivatives continue to expand in volume and variety, brokerages are adjusting to client demands through a variety of access models. The new contracts combine regulation, 24/7 availability, and innovative sizing, reflecting a broader trend toward market precision and agility.

At present, crypto-related products may face jurisdictional restrictions based on the location of the user. However, the overall trend suggests that Interactive Brokers plans to remain a major platform for regulated exposure to digital assets.

Integration with Global Access and Stablecoin Support

Interactive Brokers provides trading on more than 170 global markets, from traditional instruments to digital assets. Users are now able to operate both crypto and legacy portfolios through a single centralized platform. The introduction of nano contracts provides an additional choice to individuals managing exposure in volatile asset classes.

The launch follows the earlier move of the brokerage to support stablecoin deposits, beginning with USDC. In January, Interactive Brokers introduced 24/7 USDC funding and planned to support stablecoins from PayPal and Ripple. These features indicate the increased effort in integrating digital assets into the broader financial infrastructure.

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These contracts are supported by Coinbase Derivatives, which is a U.S.-regulated exchange. In 2025, it became part of Coinbase following a rebranding of FairX and the acquisition of Deribit. This expansion has allowed Coinbase to expand its services in options, futures, and perpetuals across global markets.

The announcement also comes at a time when there is an increasing demand for perpetual contracts. According to data from DeFiLlama, decentralized perpetual trading in 2025 reached nearly $8 trillion, compared to $2.55 trillion in 2024. Platforms such as Hyperliquid, Aster, and Lighter spearheaded this exponential increase in usage.