Coinbase, a leading name in the crypto market, recently won the green light to offer crypto futures trading, a news seen by analysts at JMP Securities as a testament to the durability of the cryptocurrency sector in the US. Providing a significant boost to Coinbase’s standing, the approval does not just carry a notion of “validation” for the domestic crypto realm but also throws down the gauntlet to the narrative pushing the US crypto industry offshore.
At the helm of JMP Securities’ analysis team, Devin Ryan sees this development as adding to the regulatory bulwark that Coinbase is methodically constructing. Ryan anticipates more clarity in the industry, rising from the current mire of uncertainties as the next big phase of evolution. In his view, the approval by the National Futures Association is of immense importance to the strengthening of Coinbase’s position amidst its ongoing skirmish with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The scope expands further for Coinbase, with the permission to step into the role of an introducer of futures contracts for two of the most traded cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Ether (ETH). To Coinbase, this move is essential from the standpoint of ‘growth unlocking’ and ‘stimulating higher participation’ in the fast-unfurling crypto economy.
Analysts at JMP predict a significant financial upturn for Coinbase, stemming from this approval. In their estimates, the newly sanctioned futures trading avenue could bring in ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ over the initial two years. The projections also suggest an even more promising prospect – the revenue accruing from the futures trading business might as well match the income generated in Coinbase’s spot trading sector. However, the same note of optimism came with a caveat – it does require time to impart the right kind of awareness among customers and upscale crypto-related operations across retail platforms.
This milestone in Coinbase’s journey sparks a range of conversations around legitimacy, anticipated market shifts, and the future of crypto in the US.
Source: Cryptonews
