Coinbase Institutional Predicts Stock Perpetuals Will Become the Next Big Retail Trading Trend in 2026
Coinbase Institutional says stock perpetuals could become the next major retail trading trend in 2026, merging tokenized equities with 24/7 crypto-style markets.
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A new era of tokenized stock trading is taking shape.
According to DailyHodl, Coinbase Institutional believes stock perpetual futures (stock perps) are poised to become the next major retail trading vehicle — blending the accessibility of crypto with the familiarity of traditional equities.
This marks another bold move in the convergence of Wall Street and Web3, as more traders seek 24/7 exposure to tokenized financial markets.
What Are Stock Perpetuals?
“Stock perps” are perpetual futures contracts tied to real-world stocks, allowing traders to gain long or short exposure to companies like Apple, Tesla, or Nvidia — without time-based expirations.
These instruments are already gaining traction on crypto-native platforms, enabling round-the-clock equity exposure through blockchain infrastructure.
“The global retail audience has shown a strong appetite for derivatives that trade 24/7 — stock perps are the next evolution of that trend,” Coinbase Institutional noted.
Why Coinbase Sees Huge Potential
Coinbase Institutional’s latest report highlights three core drivers behind this prediction:
- 24/7 Market Access: Traditional stock markets close on weekends and holidays, while perps offer continuous global trading.
- Lower Barriers to Entry: Retail users can trade fractional shares using stablecoins — eliminating geographic and currency barriers.
- Tokenization Boom: As more assets become tokenized on-chain, stock perps create liquidity bridges between crypto and traditional finance.
This makes them particularly appealing to younger investors and DeFi-native traders who expect global access and instant execution.
Tokenized TradFi Meets Web3
The rise of stock perps represents a new hybrid frontier between decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional markets (TradFi).
By tokenizing equities and linking them to blockchain-based derivatives, exchanges can offer on-chain settlement, real-time risk management, and programmable exposure to global assets.
“We’re entering a phase where tokenized equities and perps blur the lines between Wall Street and Web3,” analysts commented.
Major platforms, including Coinbase, are already exploring ways to offer regulated, transparent access to these products — without sacrificing investor protection.
Retail Traders Lead the Next Wave
As with crypto perps before them, retail traders are expected to lead the adoption of stock perpetuals.
The ability to trade top tech stocks using stablecoins or crypto collateral is opening doors for a new generation of investors who prefer digital-first markets.
Industry observers compare the trend to early crypto futures, which started small before becoming a multi-trillion-dollar segment of the digital asset ecosystem.
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Outlook: The 24/7 Stock Market Is Coming
Coinbase Institutional’s prediction signals a major transformation in how financial markets operate.
As tokenization accelerates and regulation catches up, stock perps could redefine retail investing — merging the best of crypto flexibility and traditional equity exposure.
In 2026, the stock market may never sleep again.
