Coinbase has started rolling out 24/5 trading in nearly 4,000 US stocks for eligible users in the United Kingdom. The exchange said the feature goes live today in a phased rollout, letting customers trade stocks around the clock from Monday through Friday. The move is part of Coinbase's broader push to expand its services beyond crypto into traditional equities.
What the new service offers
UK users can trade US stocks with zero commissions and buy fractional shares starting at just £1. The platform also supports instant funding through GBP or USDC, so traders can move money in quickly. The 24/5 window means trading is available outside regular market hours, though it still stops for the weekend.
Market reaction
Coinbase's own stock (COIN) rose after the announcement, reflecting investor optimism about the company's expansion into stock trading. The move puts Coinbase in more direct competition with traditional brokers like Robinhood and eToro, which already offer similar round-the-clock equity trading in some markets.
Rollout details
The launch is phased, meaning not all eligible UK users will see the feature immediately. Coinbase hasn't said exactly how many customers will get access in the first wave, or when full availability will be reached. The company also hasn't disclosed whether it plans to bring the service to other countries.
For now, the focus is on the UK, where Coinbase already has a regulated presence. The addition of nearly 4,000 stocks gives users a wide range of blue-chip and popular names to trade. Whether the 24/5 model will attract significant volume remains to be seen, but the initial market response suggests investors are paying attention.
