Coinbase Brings 24/5 US Stock Trading to the UK, Because Apparently the Trading Day Was Too Short 🎯

Coinbase has begun rolling out 24/5 trading in nearly 4,000 U.S. stocks to eligible users in the United Kingdom, allowing customers to buy and sell American equities directly through its app. The crypto exchange announced the phased launch on August 6, positioning the rollout as part of its broader "Everything Exchange" vision and claiming it is the first crypto-native app to offer U.S. equities in the UK.

Eligible UK customers can now trade U.S. stocks alongside crypto and fiat holdings within the same Coinbase application. The feature includes zero-commission trades, fractional shares starting from as little as £1, and instant funding options in either GBP or USDC. Coinbase stated that the move aims to unify the experience of managing traditional and digital asset investments under one platform.

"We see a future where the divide between how an investor manages traditional investments and digital assets disappears," the company said in its official announcement. The phased rollout extends trading access beyond conventional market hours, giving UK-based users more flexibility in engaging with U.S. equities.

The announcement triggered a jump in Coinbase's share price during premarket trading on Thursday, with COIN stock rising as markets reacted to the expansion. Trading volumes, fee structures for premium tiers, and additional regulatory specifics were not disclosed in the initial announcement.

Coinbase has not yet confirmed a timeline for expanding the 24/5 U.S. stock trading feature to users in other jurisdictions, though the company indicated that the UK launch represents the first step in a broader international rollout plan.