Webull (NASDAQ: BULL) is deepening its foray into crypto derivatives. The online investment platform announced an expanded crypto futures offering through its partnership with Coinbase Derivatives, a CFTC-registered futures exchange.

The update allows U.S. Webull users to trade futures contracts for Dogecoin (DOGE), Nano XRP, Nano Solana, Litecoin (LTC), XRP, and Solana (SOL)—marking another step toward mainstreaming crypto futures trading for retail investors.

Building on Its 2024 Futures Launch

Webull first introduced futures and commodities trading in March 2024, granting retail traders access to traditionally institutional markets. The expanded partnership with Coinbase Derivatives fuses Webull’s advanced trading tools with Coinbase’s crypto futures infrastructure, delivering a wider range of digital asset contracts designed for smaller margins and lower capital requirements.

“Webull users are always looking for smart ways to diversify and manage risk, especially in markets that move as quickly as crypto,” said Anthony Denier, Group President and U.S. CEO of Webull. “By continuing to build on our partnership with Coinbase Derivatives, we’re providing our customers with more opportunities to invest with confidence.”

Coinbase Derivatives head Boris Ilyevsky echoed the sentiment, noting that futures trading volumes and open interest have been hitting record highs across major and alternative crypto assets.

“As we expand our product suite, it’s great to see Webull helping more retail clients access the crypto economy through Coinbase-listed futures,” Ilyevsky said.

Democratizing Futures for Retail Investors

Crypto futures have historically been the domain of institutional traders, but Webull’s approach lowers the barriers. Smaller contract sizes mean less margin is required upfront, allowing investors to test and tailor their exposure without the heavy capital commitments typically seen in traditional futures markets.

Trading runs 23 hours a day, six days a week, mirroring global crypto market activity. Real-time market data from Coinbase Derivatives is available free of charge to Webull users—a notable contrast to many platforms that gate advanced data behind subscriptions.

Context: A Retail Futures Revolution

Webull’s move comes amid a wave of retail-focused futures expansion. Competitors like Robinhood, eToro, and Interactive Brokers are also inching into derivatives to capture traders seeking more sophisticated tools. By offering access to multiple commodities exchanges, Webull positions itself as one of the first mainstream retail platforms bridging traditional and digital asset futures within a single app.

For users, that means more than just access—it means diversification and risk management in a volatile crypto market, with institutional-grade instruments delivered through a retail-friendly interface.

Why It Matters

With regulators tightening oversight and exchanges like Coinbase Derivatives registering with the CFTC, the legitimacy of U.S.-based crypto futures trading is gaining ground. For Webull, expanding this offering isn’t just about adding assets—it’s about staking a claim in the next phase of regulated, retail-accessible crypto derivatives.