Coinbase has announced that it will list a perpetual futures contract for Sentient (SENT) on its regulated trading platform. SENT saw a brief burst of trading interest following the news as derivatives traders positioned themselves early. The move is part of a broader trend: U.S. exchanges are rushing to offer tools that once lived only on offshore platforms.
(Source: SENTUSD/TradingView)
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What exactly did Coinbase just list?
Perpetual futures trading for Sentient $SENT will be put online on JANUARY 22, 2026.
The opening of our SENT-PERP market will begin from 2:00 p.m. UTC, if liquidity conditions are met, in regions where trading is supported.
Perpetual futures contracts are available to retail traders in some… pic.twitter.com/HVx06M4fjY
— Coinbase Markets
(@CoinbaseMarkets) January 22, 2026
(@CoinbaseMarkets) Coinbase added SENT futures, not the SENT token itself. A futures contract allows you to bet on a price without owning the coin, much like locking in the current price for future delivery.
In crypto, most traders use futures contracts to speculate or hedge. This is important because futures contracts account for around 75% of global cryptocurrency trading volume. Spot trading is only part of the picture.
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Why U.S. Regulated Futures Are Big Business
For years, US traders have used offshore exchanges to access altcoin futures. These platforms often lacked clear oversight. Coinbase changed this after getting approval from the CFTC and NFA.
The result? You can trade altcoin futures on a US-compliant platform. This reduces counterparty risk and reduces the risk of sudden closures. This also explains why Coinbase continues to expand its futures beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
How This Affects Regular Crypto Investors
Hey, does anyone here trade crypto futures? pic.twitter.com/Gmy58eY3qd
– Books (@Booksey) January 23, 2026
Even if you never touch futures, it’s still important. Futures markets often lead price movements because large traders use them to quickly express their beliefs. When activity increases, spot prices often follow.
Coinbase already supports 24/7 futures trading for assets including DOGE, AVAX, and ADA, according to GuruFocus. The addition of SENT pushes this playbook deeper into smaller altcoins.
What you should do next
If you’re curious, start with education. Read how futures work before trading. You can also follow how Coinbase develops its products on its platform, such as in Coinbase’s latest product rollouts.
If you already trade futures, consider SENT high risk. Use small positions. Never trade with rent money. Futures contracts reward discipline, not enthusiasm.
Expect Coinbase to continue adding altcoin futures as US regulations become clearer. The tools are developing rapidly. Your strategy should be too.
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