Coinbase Derivatives to List Solana (SOL) and Hedera (HBAR) Futures Contracts

Solana futures are set to debut as Coinbase Derivatives moves forward. The exchange's subsidiary has filed documents with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to list Solana (SOL) and Hedera (HBAR) futures.

Coinbase Derivatives, a subsidiary of major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, has filed documents with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to list Solana (SOL) and Hedera (HBAR) futures on Coinbase Derivatives Exchange.

The launch date for these futures is set for February 18, with the contracts settling monthly in cash, subject to approval from the relevant authorities. The proposed Solana futures contract will be sized at 100 SOL, which is roughly $24,000 at current prices. A smaller “nano” contract will include five SOL. Hedera futures will be set at 5,000 tokens per contract.

This move by Coinbase comes amid a growing trend in the crypto space, with institutional investors showing more interest in structured products. Futures contracts allow traders to hedge their positions and speculate on future prices, and more liquidity often follows such listings, which could impact SOL and HBAR’s volatility.

The timing of this development is also interesting, as several financial institutions have been ramping up their crypto-related offerings following the election of President Donald Trump. Just last week, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) mistakenly published pages for XRP and SOL futures. CME later stated that this was an error, sparking speculation about future listings.

Long-Term Price Predictions for Solana and XRP

According to cryptocurrency platform Changelly, Solana (SOL) will not reach $238,948.62 anytime soon. The platform’s long-term price predictions for SOL suggest a maximum price of $55,970 by December 2050.

For a $1,000 investment in XRP today to turn into $1 million, the asset would need to reach $3,110 per coin. Changelly predicts XRP may trade as high as $525.55 in 2050, making the $3,110 target seem distant.

However, there is always a possibility that SOL or XRP could reach these levels sooner than expected, especially considering the rapid evolution of the cryptocurrency sector.

Spot ETFs for SOL and XRP could be the next catalyst, and if approved, ETFs could push institutional demand to new heights. Despite bullish prospects, no one knows which asset will hit its long-term target first.

What is clear, however, is that institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies is accelerating, and Coinbase’s futures listing, along with potential ETF approvals, could significantly reshape the market in the years to come.