Key Highlights
- Coinbase now lets all U.S. users trade stocks and ETFs 24/5 with no commission, using dollars or USDC, including fractional shares starting at $1.
- The exchange plans to expand with more stocks, tokenized stocks, and 24/7 trading for international users in the future.
Coinbase exchange has opened stock and ETF trading for all its U.S. customers, allowing them to buy and sell stock and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the same app.
According to the announcement, the trading will run 24 hours a day, five days a week, and there will be no commission fees. In addition, users can fund their trades with U.S. dollars or the stablecoin USDC, and fractional shares start as low as $1.
Big step toward “all-in-one exchange”
Coinbase first shared this plan in December 2025 with the goal of adding different kinds of investment in one platform, under the idea of an “everything exchange.” Earlier this month, Coinbase launched a prediction market where users can trade based on what might happen in real-life events.
Adding stock trading is the next part of this plan. For starters, the exchange is offering over 8,000 stocks and ETFs, with more assets set to be added in the future.
Coinbase has also partnered with Yahoo Finance to allow users trade directly from the platform. In addition, Yahoo Finance is also giving a one-month free trial of a Coinbase One Basic membership. This membership includes zero trading fees and rewards in USDC.
Coinbase’s market position
Coinbase is now in competition with other trading apps like Robinhood. Both COIN and HOOD have dropped about 30% this year due to the crypto market crash that saw Bitcoin fall below $70K.
As a result, Coinbase’s fourth quarter revenue went down by 5% to about $1.8 billion. Its transaction revenue also dropped by 6% to $989 million, with subscription and services revenue falling 4% to $727 million. The company reported a net loss of about $669 million, while it made a profit in the previous quarter.
At the time of writing, COIN is trading for $156, down 2.02% in the last 24 hours.
To support the stock trading, the exchange is working with Apex Fintech Solutions to help with custody and execution. The exchange plans to add more stock to its 24/5 trading option soon and offer tokenized stock in the future.
Later, Coinbase also intends to provide 24/7 access to U.S. equities for users outside the U.S, as soon as regulation is approved.
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