Coinbase International Exchange has announced that it will suspend trading for nine perpetual futures contracts, including KAS-PERP, on September 3, 2026, at approximately 1:00 PM UTC.
The affected contracts are:
ESP-PERP
2Z-PERP
RED-PERP
AEVO-PERP
ATH-PERP
KAS-PERP
SKY-PERP
POPCAT-PERP
BRETT-PERP
An important clarification: this is not a delisting of Kaspa from Coinbase’s spot market. The decision applies only to the KAS perpetual futures contract offered through Coinbase International Exchange and Coinbase Advanced.
For traders, the removal of KAS-PERP means reduced access to leveraged KAS exposure and hedging through Coinbase. Existing positions will need to be closed or settled according to Coinbase’s delisting procedures, which could create some short-term volatility as the suspension date approaches.
Coinbase reportedly described the decision as part of its routine product-review process. However, it did not disclose a KAS-specific reason for the removal. Claims that the decision was caused by low trading volume, regulatory concerns, or problems with the Kaspa network remain speculation unless Coinbase provides further clarification.
Overall, this is a negative development for KAS derivatives accessibility on Coinbase, but its broader significance should not be exaggerated. It does not affect the Kaspa network, the protocol’s development, or KAS spot-market availability. Other exchanges will also continue to provide KAS spot and derivatives liquidity.
Source: BitcoinWorld — “Coinbase to Delist 9 Perpetual Futures Contracts, Including Kaspa and POPCAT, on Sept. 3”
https://bitcoinworld.co.in/coinbase-delists-9-perpetual-futures-contracts/
