Webull expands crypto trading in Canada via Coinbase deal
Webull expands crypto trading into Canada through a Coinbase collaboration announced Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. The self-directed brokerage is adding digital assets alongside stocks, ETFs, and options on its Canadian platform, with Coinbase providing trading and custody via Crypto-as-a-Service. Canada joins Webull's existing crypto markets in the United States, Australia, and Brazil.
Key Takeaways
- Webull is launching Canadian crypto trading powered by Coinbase's Crypto-as-a-Service platform for trading and custody.
- The brokerage's Canadian site lists 10 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana, with more assets available.
- Ontario Securities Commission research cited by Webull shows Canadian digital-asset ownership rose to 25% in 2026 from 10% in 2023.
- Canadian regulators are moving toward clearer crypto rules, including proposed stablecoin legislation after the 2025 federal budget.
- The expansion brings crypto alongside Webull's existing Canadian stocks, ETF, and options trading for retail clients.
Why is Webull expanding crypto trading in Canada now?
Webull cited growing crypto adoption in Canada as one reason for the expansion. The company pointed to Ontario Securities Commission research showing digital-asset ownership has risen to 25% this year from 10% in 2023.
The move adds Canada to a crypto footprint that already includes the United States, Australia, and Brazil. By bringing digital assets alongside stocks, ETFs, and options, Webull broadens its all-in-one offering for Canadian retail clients. For broader Fintech & Crypto Alerts coverage, the launch highlights how brokerages are chasing rising domestic demand.
How does the Coinbase partnership work?
Webull Canada's crypto offering will run on Coinbase's Crypto-as-a-Service infrastructure. Coinbase provides the underlying trading and custody services, while Webull delivers the investing experience to its retail clients.
The addition of crypto broadens Webull's Canadian offering beyond stocks, exchange-traded funds, and options. According to Cointelegraph, the companies disclosed the partnership on Monday.
What cryptocurrencies can Canadians trade on Webull?
Webull's Canadian website currently displays 10 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and Solana (SOL). The platform also indicates that additional assets are available beyond those listed publicly.
Digital assets will sit alongside the traditional investments already available to Webull's Canadian retail clients. The visible lineup covers several of the market's most widely traded tokens, with Webull signaling that more coins are accessible on the platform.
What is changing in Canada's crypto regulation?
Canadian crypto investment is growing as the country's regulators move to establish clearer rules for the industry, including a federal framework for stablecoins. That regulatory shift comes as more Canadians add digital assets to their portfolios.
Canada does not yet have comprehensive rules for fiat-backed stablecoins. The Stablecoin Act, introduced following the 2025 federal budget, would set requirements for both domestic and foreign issuers. Webull's expansion lands as Ottawa works to define how stablecoin and broader crypto markets should operate.