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For existing Coinbase customers, the main appeal is convenience: they can add US equities without opening and funding an unrelated investment application. The stock service still operates under separate brokerage, settlement and investor-protection rules.
The rollout is part of Coinbase’s broader expansion in the country, which has also included crypto-backed loans for UK customers using Bitcoin, Ethereum and cbETH as collateral.
Key Takeaways
- Not every stock is available throughout extended hours, and orders placed outside the regular session may face lower liquidity and wider spreads.
- Coinbase permits limit orders only for whole shares, while fractional-order availability can vary by security and session.
- A GBP-funded purchase converts pounds into USDC, while the underlying stock transaction ultimately settles in USD.
- Stocks are held through separate brokerage infrastructure and do not receive the same custody or protection arrangements as crypto.
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