Interactive Brokers Launches Nano Bitcoin and Ether Futures Through Coinbase Partnership

Interactive Brokers has introduced nano-sized Bitcoin and Ether futures contracts in collaboration with Coinbase Derivatives, providing clients with a regulated pathway to cryptocurrency exposure through reduced contract sizes.

The new offerings feature both monthly expiration and perpetual-style contract structures, with near-continuous trading availability except for scheduled maintenance windows on Friday evenings. Each nano Bitcoin futures contract represents 0.01 BTC, while nano Ether contracts represent 0.10 ETH, significantly lowering the barrier to entry compared to standard-sized futures products.

According to Interactive Brokers CEO Milan Galik, the launch addresses growing demand for perpetual-style crypto futures that provide extended exposure with greater flexibility. The smaller contract sizes enable traders to establish more precise positions while requiring lower margin commitments.

The perpetual-style structure is designed to closely track cryptocurrency spot prices, minimizing the need for traders to frequently roll over expiring contracts. Greg Tusar, co-CEO of Coinbase Institutional, emphasized that the nano-sized contracts aim to expand access to regulated digital asset derivatives for a broader investor base.

The products are now available on the IBKR platform, though eligibility varies by jurisdiction based on local regulatory frameworks. The launch represents Interactive Brokers' continued expansion of crypto-related offerings across its global multi-asset trading platform.