Coinbase Launches XRP & SOL Futures Bombshell Before August 18

Coinbase Derivatives is venturing further into the world of altcoins, officially confirming the launch of perpetual Nano futures for XRP and Solana (SOL) on August 18. This announcement marks a notable expansion of Coinbase's regulated U.S. futures offerings and introduces an additional method for users to access leveraged positions without venturing abroad.#MarketRebound

These nano contracts are designed with accessibility in mind. With tiny contract sizes and long expirations — up to five years instead of the typical monthly close — they allow users to open and manage positions with lower capital exposure and for a longer period. Initial margin requirements are minimal, and leverage of up to 10x is supported.#WhiteHouseDigitalAssetReport

This model is not new globally, but it is still rare under U.S. oversight. Coinbase began implementing nano Bitcoin and Ethereum futures earlier this year, and the addition of XRP/SOL reflects a broader institutional shift towards compliant exposure to altcoins.#TrumpTariffs

The timing is perfect. Gemini recently expanded collateral support to include XRP, SOL, and SHIB, providing users with greater flexibility in leveraged setups. Meanwhile, the Teucrium 2× Long Daily XRP ETF (XXRP) surpassed 300,000,000 USDT in total inflows, indicating growing interest in structured exposure to Ripple's token$ETH