Coinbase expands European institutional trading services for Bitcoin
Coinbase enhances institutional trading offerings across Europe, including custody solutions and expanded Bitcoin trading capabilities.
On October 8, 2018, Coinbase officially announced the expansion of its institutional trading services for Bitcoin across the European Union, with particular focus on London, Frankfurt, and Paris. The service included multi-region custody solutions, higher liquidity trading pairs, and enhanced compliance measures under the EU’s MiFID II regulations.
Coinbase’s Chief Product Officer, Surojit Chatterjee, detailed the improvements during a live webinar targeting hedge funds, asset managers, and family offices, demonstrating the platform’s ability to facilitate large-volume Bitcoin trades securely. Coverage by Financial Times and CoinDesk emphasized the significance of Coinbase’s efforts in enabling institutional participation in the European cryptocurrency market, signaling growing acceptance of Bitcoin by professional investors.
The expansion also included integration with European banking rails for fiat on- and off-ramps, as well as 24/7 client support for institutional accounts.Analysts noted that these steps were crucial in bridging the gap between retail and professional markets, providing compliant infrastructure for institutions while supporting Bitcoin liquidity, stability, and adoption across Europe.