Coinbase customers residing in the US or UK can trade US-listed stocks after creating a Coinbase Capital Markets (CCM) brokerage account and completing onboarding.
Find essential information for trading stocks and ETFs on Coinbase Capital Markets (CCM).
Getting started
Onboarding: Create a new account or complete onboarding after signing in.
Differences between trading stocks and crypto: Learn how equities trading differs from crypto, including market hours, settlement, and regulatory considerations.
Funding and account balances
Deposit money: Add cash to your account to start trading stocks and ETFs.
Cash out available balance: Withdraw settled cash to your Coinbase-linked bank account.
Trading
Buy and sell stocks and funds: Follow step-by-step instructions to place buy or sell orders for stocks and funds.
Cancel an order: See how to cancel open orders before execution.
Stock order types: Learn about market, limit, and other order types, including time-in-force and session eligibility.
Fractional shares: Learn about fractional shares.
Trading hours and market closures: Review regular, pre‑market, after‑hours, and holiday schedules.
Pricing and fees
Equities pricing and fees disclosures: Understand commissions and transaction fees, and when fees may apply or change.
NBBO and pricing transparency: Learn how quotes, best bid/offer, and execution pricing work.
Manage trades
View transaction history: Access trade confirmation and monthly or quarterly account statements in your Statements page.
Transfer assets (ACATS): Initiate outgoing transfers with the receiving firm.
Circuit breakers and trading halts: Understand market‑wide and security‑specific halts, triggers, and order handling during interruptions.
Features and tools
Create a watchlist: Add, organise, and remove stocks to monitor prices and performance.
Set and receive price alerts: Configure alerts for price movements and manage notification settings.
Manage account
Taxes
Corporate actions and special cases
Trading glossary
Glossary: Review terms and concepts related to stock trading
Disclosures
All securities and investments are offered by Coinbase Capital Markets Corp, member FINRA/SIPC. Securities services offered by Coinbase Capital Markets Corp are separate from digital asset services provided by Coinbase Inc. and any affiliates. SIPC does not apply to digital assets or cash held in your Coinbase Inc. or affiliate account. Additional information about your broker, Coinbase Capital Markets Corp, can be found on FINRA’s BrokerCheck (https://brokercheck.finra.org). Execution, clearing and custody of all securities are provided by APEX Clearing Corporation.
Options trading involves risk. Most options contracts expire worthless, and you can lose the entire premium paid for a contract. Options also lose value over time as they approach expiration (time decay), and if you hold a short options position, you may be assigned an obligation to buy or sell the underlying stock. Before trading, review the Characteristics and Risks of Standardised Options disclosure.
For UK customers, stock trading is offered by CB Payments Ltd (CBPL), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 1045733). CBPL is authorised to arrange access to Coinbase Capital Markets Corp and Apex Clearing Corporation for execution, clearing, and custody.
Futures products and services are offered in the U.S. by Coinbase Financial Markets, a member of NFA and is subject to NFA’s regulatory oversight and examinations. Access to the referenced financial products requires user eligibility and may not be available in all jurisdictions. The risk of transacting in futures can be substantial and may not be suitable for everyone. Not investment advice or a recommendation to trade a particular contract or to employ a particular strategy.
Outside the U.S. (excluding India and Australia)
Outside U.S., derivatives are available only to eligible users in select jurisdictions and are offered by Coinbase Bermuda Ltd., a Class F entity licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. All trading and investment strategies involve risk, including loss of capital, and may not be suitable for all. Leverage in derivatives trading can work for you or against you.
India
Crypto products and NFTs are unregulated and can be highly risky. There may be no regulatory recourse for any loss from such transactions.
Coinbase India Private Limited is registered with FIU-IND to provide virtual digital asset services.
Australia
In Australia, derivatives trading is offered by Coinbase Australia Pty Ltd ACN 654 922 442 ("Coinbase Australia"). Any advice provided is general in nature and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider the appropriateness of the advice having regard to your own circumstances. Derivatives Trading is high risk and you may lose your entire balance. Before making any decisions about whether to use a product, you should read the applicable Product Disclosure Statement, Financial Services Guide and Target Market Determination.
Coinbase Australia is licensed and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (‘ASIC’), AFSL No. 569752. Coinbase is also registered and enrolled with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre ("AUSTRAC") as a virtual asset service provider and a remittance service provider.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute the provision of investment advice. The customer assumes full responsibility for its trading activity and should consult its advisors for its specific situation. This material is not (i) an offer, or solicitation of an offer, to invest in, or to buy or sell any interests or shares, or to participate in any investment or trading strategy, (ii) intended to provide accounting, legal or tax advice, or investment recommendations. The information is believed to be current as of the date indicated and may not be updated or otherwise revised to reflect information that subsequently became available or a change in circumstances after the date of publication. All investments involve risk and the past performance of a security or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. There is always the potential of losing money when you invest in securities or other financial products. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. Recipients should consult their advisors before making any investment decision.
‘Funds’ in this article is a generic term and may refer to exchange traded funds (ETFs) and/or mutual funds. Securities products are subject to availability and may change at CCM's discretion. See the most up-to-date information on CCM's product offerings.