Coinbase Expands Beyond Crypto, Launches 24/7 Stock Trading and Prediction Markets

Coinbase is making waves across the crypto and financial markets after announcing a major expansion that allows U.S. users to trade traditional stocks directly on its platform. The move enables customers to buy and sell shares of companies like Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla alongside cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, all in one app.

The new feature offers zero-commission trading, 24/7 access, and the ability to purchase stocks using USDC, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin. Unlike previous crypto-stock integrations, Coinbase says this is a native offering rather than a third-party partnership, marking a significant shift in how digital and traditional assets coexist.

Industry watchers say the move signals Coinbase’s long-term vision of tokenizing traditional assets, potentially transforming how stocks are traded in the future. In addition to equities, the company has also rolled out prediction markets through a partnership, allowing users to trade on real-world events within the same ecosystem.

The expansion underscores the growing convergence between crypto and traditional finance, positioning Coinbase as a one-stop platform for digital assets, stocks, and financial services.