Coinbase has begun offering nearly 4,000 U.S. stocks to eligible U.K.-based customers, adding equity trading alongside crypto within a single app. The rollout includes 24/5 access to U.S. shares, fractional trading, zero-commission trades, and funding in British pounds or USD Coin (USDC).
Key Features and Access
- Market coverage: Nearly 4,000 U.S.-listed stocks available to eligible users in the United Kingdom.
- Trading hours: 24/5 access to U.S. equities.
- Fractional shares: Users can buy portions of shares to start with smaller amounts.
- Fees: Zero-commission trading, according to Coinbase.
- Funding options: Top up accounts in GBP or USDC.
Crypto and Stocks in One App
The integration brings equities into the existing Coinbase interface, allowing users to manage both crypto and stock holdings in one place. By combining asset classes, Coinbase is expanding beyond digital assets in the U.K. market to offer a broader retail investing experience.
Why It Matters
The move gives U.K. users streamlined access to U.S. equities with features common in modern retail platforms—such as fractional shares and extended-hours availability—while maintaining the app experience familiar to crypto traders. It also reflects the continued convergence of traditional finance and digital assets on mainstream brokerage platforms.