How to trade as a Retail Trader
Retail traders can trade on Coinbase Derivatives by opening an account with a FCM or IB and obtaining appropriate product permissions. Once registered, retail traders can access Coinbase Derivatives products and place trades. A list of FCMs and IBs offering CDE products can be found here.
How to trade as an Institutional Trader
Institutional participants can access and trade Coinbase Derivatives contracts by establishing direct connections to the Exchange. They can connect to Coinbase Derivatives Exchange through their executing firms or FCMs. Institutional participants should contact their FCMs for more information on accessing and trading Coinbase Derivatives contracts.