Coinbase Derivatives Expands Its Product Portfolio With Silver (SLR) and Stellar (XLM) Futures Contracts

The latest addition to Coinbase Derivatives which already includes bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), bitcoin cash (BCH), litecoin (LTC), DOGE, SHIB, AVAX

Coinbase Derivatives is expanding its portfolio of CFTC-regulated products with the introduction of futures contracts for silver (SLR) and stellar (XLM) in retail sizes on November 11.

The latest addition to Coinbase Derivatives, which already includes bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), bitcoin cash (BCH), litecoin (LTC), DOGE, SHIB, AVAX, DOT, LINK, Gold, and Oil, will expand the company’s offering for retail traders.

Coinbase's primary goal in launching new futures contracts is to create diversified markets that support risk management and price discovery. This informed the offering of the contracts in retail sizes, 50 troy ounces of silver and 5,000 stellar, removing obstacles for traders of all skill levels and enabling more participation in the futures markets.

In a blog post, Coinbase shared that adding traditional commodities such as silver along with a top cryptocurrency in stellar will create a more holistic trading environment.

Along with gold, silver has long been seen as a strategic asset that can provide some protection from market volatility and inflation. Stellar is well-known for providing quick and affordable cross-border payment solutions, adding a unique element to Coinbase’s offerings in digital asset derivatives.

CFTC-regulated derivatives are financial contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset. These contracts are overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to ensure market integrity, investor protection, and systemic risk mitigation.