Derivatives Trading on Coinbase Prime › Get started with derivatives
Coinbase Financial Markets (CFM) issues tax forms for derivatives activity separately from your Coinbase Prime spot activity.
Form | U.S. Derivatives | Global Derivatives |
|---|---|---|
1099-B | Profit or loss on regulated futures contracts for the tax year. | Profit or loss on regulated futures contracts for the tax year. |
1099-MISC | Interest earned on USD cash in your CFM futures account, if you're enrolled in an interest program. | USDC rewards paid during the year. |
Where to find your forms
Forms are delivered through Prime in the standard annual tax cycle.
Please talk to your tax advisor about how futures and options are treated for your entity.
Related: Tax Forms for US Entities, Tax information for non-US entities.
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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