KuCoin Expands Stock Index Perpetual Contracts With New Listings

TheNewsCryptoPublished on 2026-03-19Last updated on 2026-03-19

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KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency platform, has expanded its lineup of stock index perpetual contracts with the addition of six new trading pairs: CRCLUSDT, COINUSDT, HOODUSDT, INTCUSDT, AMZNUSDT, and PLTRUSDT. This move broadens the platform's equity-linked derivatives offerings, providing eligible users with more cross-asset trading opportunities in a 24/7 crypto market environment. The announcement includes a reminder that these are synthetic, stablecoin-settled derivative products that track equity benchmarks and do not represent actual ownership of securities. Access may be restricted in some jurisdictions, and trading carries significant risk, including the potential loss of the entire margin.

KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced the expansion of its Stock Index Perpetual Contracts lineup with six new additions in the latest batch. CRCLUSDT,COINUSDT,HOODUSDT,INTCUSDT,AMZNUSDT, andPLTRUSDT are now live for trading on KuCoin. The expansion further broadens KuCoin’s equity-linked derivatives offering, giving eligible users more ways to access cross-asset trading opportunities in a 24/7 crypto-native market environment.

About KuCoin

Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform trusted by over 40 million users across 200+ countries and regions. The platform delivers innovative digital-asset services, offering access to 1,000+ listed tokens, spot and futures trading, institutional wealth management, and a Web3 wallet.

Recognized by Forbes and Hurun, KuCoin holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 certifications, underscoring its commitment to top-tier security. With AUSTRAC registration in Australia and a MiCA license in Austria, KuCoin continues expanding its regulated footprint under CEO BC Wong, building a reliable and trusted digital-asset ecosystem.

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These contracts are synthetic derivative products designed to track the price movements of certain publicly available equity benchmarks. They are stablecoin-settled perpetual derivative contracts and do not represent ownership of any stocks or securities, and no shares will be delivered.
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