# Coinbase Coin50 futures expiration proposal

> Coinbase Derivatives filed amendments on October 19, 2026, to remove scheduled expiration from six futures contracts, including Coin50.

- URL: https://riadefi.com/regulation/2026-10-19-coinbase-derivatives-coin50-perpetual-expiry-removal/
- Posture: Proposal · not in effect
- Authorities: Coinbase Derivatives, LLC; Commodity Futures Trading Commission
- Event date: 2026-10-19
- Version: 1, published 2026-10-22 (first published 2026-10-22)
- Advisor-relevant: no

This entry records a proposal. It does not change the law unless it is adopted.

## What changed

Coinbase Derivatives filed amendments on October 19, 2026, to remove scheduled expiration from six futures contracts, including Coin50. Coinbase proposes implementation on or after October 26, 2026. Coin50 would remain listed until suspension or delisting, with no scheduled final settlement. Coinbase states that funding, margining and clearing terms remain unchanged.

## Who it affects

- Coin50 futures holders would lose their scheduled maturity date.

## What is still open

- The filing does not confirm the actual implementation date or completion of regulatory review.

## What it means for an advisor

- Confirm the conversion date with the client's FCM and update the position's planned closing date.
- Review funding costs and the exchange's termination terms with affected clients.

## Sources

1. [2026-67 Modification to Expiries for Perp Futures](https://www.cftc.gov/filings/orgrules/rules10192634774.pdf) · Coinbase Derivatives, LLC · 2026-10-19


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