Coinbase delivers a 'decisive blow' with XRP futures... securing institutional investors imminent

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Coinbase, the largest virtual asset exchange in the United States, has introduced traditional finance-level trading methods to the XRP futures market, aiming to expand the inflow of institutional investors.

The Crypto Basic reported on May 4 (local time) that Coinbase has activated the 'TAS (Trade at Settlement)' feature for XRP futures trading. TAS is a method of executing futures contracts based on the official settlement price rather than real-time market prices, a structure primarily used by institutional investors who conduct large-scale transactions.

This feature applies to both Nano XRP futures and Standard XRP futures contracts. This allows institutional investors handling large orders to avoid increased costs due to intra-day price fluctuations and to set positions at a confirmed price at the end of the trading day.

Through this action, Coinbase has included XRP in the same trading system as existing TAS-applied assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, and crude oil. This is interpreted as a signal that the XRP futures market is being structured to a level similar to traditional financial derivatives.

TAS is considered an essential feature, especially for institutions managing large funds. This is because it eliminates price fluctuation risks at the time of trading, making execution costs predictable and allowing positions to be built while minimizing market impact.

Coinbase explained that this trading method operates within existing regulatory frameworks and maintains market surveillance functions. All TAS transactions are supervised in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, and managed in a way that ensures fairness and transparency.

The introduction of this feature is evaluated as an extension of the trend to reshape XRP into an institution-centric asset. With the sophistication of its trading structure and the expansion of the derivatives market, analysis suggests that XRP is establishing a foundation to attract capital in a manner similar to traditional finance.

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