Why is Coinbase allowing stock portfolio transfers?

Coinbase is allowing stock portfolio transfers to expand beyond cryptocurrency trading and offer a broader investing platform. The service lets users move existing stock and ETF holdings from other brokerages onto Coinbase.

What does the ACATS service mean for Coinbase users?

Coinbase is using the Automated Customer Account Transfer Service (ACATS) to enable portfolio transfers. The system allows securities and cash to move between brokerages without requiring investors to sell their holdings.

How is Coinbase expanding its stock trading platform?

Coinbase now offers commission-free stock and ETF trading, TradingView charting tools and fractional share investing. The company initially launched access to approximately 6,000 securities earlier this year.

What new products is Coinbase planning to launch?

Coinbase said it plans to introduce crypto and stock options, thematic equity index perpetual futures, pre-IPO perpetuals and expanded prediction markets. The company also plans to offer tokenised stocks to customers outside the United States from next month.

Why is Coinbase diversifying beyond cryptocurrency trading?

Coinbase is expanding into stocks and ETFs as it seeks to reduce dependence on crypto trading revenue. The company reported a first-quarter 2026 loss of US$1.49 per share on US$1.41 billion in revenue, missing analyst expectations.

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Coinbase expands stock transfers and ETF trading

Written by Brie CarterPublished Jun 17, 2026, 12:25 AM

Coinbase now allows users to transfer stock portfolios from other brokerages onto its platform.
The expansion adds ACATS transfers, commission-free stock trading and additional investing tools for US customers.
Coinbase is broadening its product range beyond cryptocurrency as it seeks to diversify revenue sources.

Coinbase has expanded its stock and ETF trading services by allowing US customers to transfer existing investment portfolios from other brokerages onto its platform.

The update builds on the company's stock and ETF offering launched earlier this year, which initially provided access to approximately 6,000 securities.

A Coinbase spokesperson said users will be able to transfer securities and cash through the Automated Customer Account Transfer Service without selling their holdings.

The company is also offering commission-free trading, TradingView charting tools, fractional share investing and rewards of up to 3.5% on eligible USD Coin balances.

Coinbase said additional products including crypto and stock options, thematic equity index perpetual futures, pre-IPO perpetuals and prediction markets are planned for future rollout; following the announcement the Coinbase share price was not disclosed.

The expansion increases Coinbase’s competition with brokerage and fintech platforms by allowing users to manage stocks, ETFs and cryptocurrencies through a single account.

Coinbase has continued diversifying beyond digital asset trading after reporting a first-quarter 2026 loss of US$1.49 per share on revenue of US$1.41 billion, compared with analyst expectations for earnings of US$0.27 per share on revenue of US$1.52 billion.