On September 22, the platform introduced equity index futures that combine exposure to both traditional stocks and crypto ETFs.
The new Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures give investors a single tool to capture the performance of two fast-moving worlds. Big tech and digital assets. For the first time, a US-listed futures contract blends equities and crypto. This will offer a diversified and capital-efficient way to trade innovation and growth.
Bridging Two Markets
Equity index futures are financial contracts that allow investors to speculate on or hedge against the future value of a group of stocks. What makes this new product different is its hybrid design. The index is composed of the “Magnificent 7” technology leaders—Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, NVIDIA, Meta, and Tesla—along with Coinbase’s own stock and two cryptocurrency ETFs: iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA). Each of the 10 components carries equal weight in the index, and the balance will be reset every quarter to keep exposure even.
This structure creates built-in diversification across markets that usually move separately. For instance, tech stocks often react to interest rates or earnings cycles, while crypto ETFs follow the ups and downs of digital assets. Combining them in one instrument allows investors to manage risk more effectively while still participating in growth themes. MarketVector, a well-known index provider, has been tapped to maintain the benchmark.
The first US futures contract to provide exposure to both traditional equities and crypto ETFs is here. https://t.co/7puDS5TYgP
— Coinbase Institutional 🛡️ (@CoinbaseInsto) September 22, 2025
Investor demand has been rising for products that bridge traditional finance and digital assets. According to CME Group data, global trading in crypto-linked futures surpassed $2 trillion in volume in 2023. This underscores the appetite for regulated exposure. At the same time, the “Magnificent 7” stocks continue to dominate US equity markets. This makes up more than 30% of the S&P 500’s market cap this year. Bringing both together in a single futures product reflects where investor interest is heading: diversified, thematic exposure with efficiency.
More About Coinbase
Coinbase Institutional has announced that it has been chosen as the crypto custodian for Smarterweb, the UK’s largest publicly listed company holding Bitcoin. In its statement, Coinbase highlighted that Smarterweb represents the growing trend of companies adding digital assets to their treasuries as part of a broader financial strategy.
Coinbase Institutional is proud to be appointed as a crypto custodian for @smarterwebuk.
As the UK’s largest publicly listed company holding $BTC, Smarter Web exemplifies the growing trend of digital asset treasuries. We’re committed to leading the way for institutional… pic.twitter.com/WgbKzBiRu9
— Coinbase Institutional 🛡️ (@CoinbaseInsto) September 16, 2025
The partnership underscores Coinbase’s role in providing secure, regulated custody services for institutions. This is while supporting the rising wave of corporate adoption of crypto.
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