Several kinds of limits apply to U.S. Derivatives trading. Some are set by the exchange, some by Coinbase Financial Markets (CFM) based on your account.
Order size limits (Coinbase Derivatives Exchange)
CDE caps the size of each order: 5,000 contracts for BTC and ETH products and 1,000 contracts for all other products. Send multiple orders to trade more.
Derivatives Margin limit (CFM)
CFM sets a risk limit for your entity based on your credit review. Your limit usage includes:
Margin on open positions
Margin on open orders
Changes in unrealized profit and loss since the last daily settlement
Realized profit and loss today
Funding payments accrued today
If an order exceeds your Derivatives Margin limit, it's blocked at order preview with the error message "Order would exceed your risk limit".
Where to see your limits
Your Derivatives Margin limit is shown in the order form on the Trade page and on the Margin page in Prime.
Request a higher limit
Please contact your Account Manager. Increases depend on a credit risk review.
Need help?
Contact your Coinbase Account Manager or email primeops@coinbase.com. See also Get help and notifications for derivatives.
Note: Derivatives on Coinbase Prime are offered by Coinbase Financial Markets, Inc. (CFM), a futures commission merchant registered with the CFTC and a member of the NFA.
Disclaimer: Trading futures and options involves substantial risk and isn't suitable for everyone. Only trade products you understand, after considering whether trading suits your experience, financial position and investment goals. Leverage can work for you or against you, and losses can exceed the amount you deposit.
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