Coinbase has taken a significant step by enhancing its integration with Solana, activating native decentralized exchange (DEX) trading within its mobile application. This groundbreaking feature enables users to swap Solana-based tokens directly on-chain for the first time on the platform, simplifying the trading process for its users.
As confirmed by Coinbase protocol expert Andrew in a recent update, this move allows users to settle trades not only in USDC but also through standard payment methods, including cash, bank accounts, and debit cards. The news was shared widely, with Solana’s official Twitter account stating, “Coinbase to allow users to trade all Solana tokens through a DEX, without listings,” marking a significant moment for the Solana ecosystem. [Source]
This enhancement follows Coinbase’s earlier rollout of DEX support for assets on its Base network, representing a commitment to integrate Solana before the year’s end.
Solana Becomes Central to Coinbase’s Vision as On-Chain Trading Surges
The introduction of on-chain trading aligns with Coinbase’s ambition to develop an “everything exchange,” where custodial and on-chain trading capabilities coexist within a single platform. In a strategic move, Coinbase also announced its plan to acquire Vector, an on-chain trading platform built on Solana, aiming to enhance its DEX infrastructure. The acquisition, anticipated to finalize by the end of the year, is expected to integrate Vector’s innovative tools for detecting new Solana assets as they launch, thereby improving market accessibility and liquidity for traders.
Coinbase’s focus on Solana comes as the trading environment on this blockchain has seen tremendous growth, with Solana DEX trading volume surpassing $1 trillion in 2025, indicating a robust ecosystem. Data suggests that in a recent 24-hour period, activity soared to over $4 billion, with nearly $94 billion transacted over the previous month across various platforms such as HumidiFi, Pump, and Raydium, which collectively capture over 88% of daily trading volume.
As newer projects emerge within the Solana ecosystem, the competitive landscape is shifting, with traditional market leaders being challenged by innovative entrants.
In a quiet announcement in October, Coinbase had already enabled DEX trading for U.S. users, allowing direct on-chain swaps for tokens that had not yet been listed on its main platform. However, users from New York remain excluded due to local regulations. This feature was initially tested with a limited user group since August before broad rollout.
@Coinbase has rolled out DEX trading directly within its mobile app for U.S. users, expanding the platform’s on-chain capabilities.#Coinbase #DEXhttps://t.co/rhNl9TEAuz
— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) October 9, 2025
Solana Community Voices Concerns Following Coinbase’s Bridge Launch
This expansion comes on the heels of criticism from the Solana community regarding Coinbase’s introduction of a cross-chain bridge connecting Base and Solana. Launched on December 5, the bridge is designed to facilitate the movement of SPL assets into Base, potentially benefiting both ecosystems. Despite the optimistic framing, Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko voiced concerns, stating that such bridges often serve as mechanisms for value capture rather than neutral utilities.
The problem is that alignment is bs. @ilblackdragon is working on near intents for near, and isn’t trying to sell me alignment bs. It’s a great competitive product that pushes the industry forward. It has solana tokens on it, but the value capture is on near. Good for him.…
— toly
(@aeyakovenko) He underscored the importance of economic alignment, advocating for computing resources to remain within the Solana ecosystem if genuine synergies are to be achieved. Solana Foundation members expressed discontent over the bridge’s deployment, mentioning a lack of coordination with their technical and marketing teams.
Base lead Jesse Pollak defended the project’s justification by referencing thorough development efforts over the past nine months, indicating significant demand from builders on both networks.
Coinbase Reinforces Commitment to International Markets
Alongside its DEX enhancements, Coinbase aims to recover from declining trading volumes amid rising competition from U.S. rivals like Robinhood and Kraken. By empowering users to manage their own assets and execute trades on-chain, Coinbase taps into the growing demand for self-custodial trading solutions.
The company has also been actively expanding its international footprint. In November, it launched Coinbase Business in Singapore and reopened registrations in India after a hiatus of two years, planning to restore fiat support by 2026.
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