Interactive Brokers, a global electronic brokerage firm, is expanding its crypto futures lineup through a partnership with Coinbase Derivatives, the CFTC-regulated futures arm of the digital asset exchange.
The collaboration introduces nano-sized contracts for Bitcoin and Ether, designed to lower capital requirements for traders seeking exposure to crypto derivatives without committing to full-sized positions.
The move comes amid IBKR’s broader push into crypto markets. In mid-January, the brokerage enabled stablecoin funding, allowing clients to deposit USDC and other regulated stablecoins.
The combination of stablecoin infrastructure and perpetual-style derivatives marks a strategic shift for IBKR, which has traditionally focused on equities and traditional assets.
CEO Milan Galik said the new contracts offer lower capital requirements and flexible exposure, adding that nano sizing helps traders manage positions with greater precision. Coinbase Institutional Co-CEO Greg Tusar called the rollout a step toward broadening access to crypto derivatives in a secure environment.