Coinbase Expands Solana Integration with In-App DEX Trading
Coinbase has taken a significant step forward in its Solana integration by introducing native decentralized exchange (DEX) trading on its mobile app. This update enables users to swap Solana-based tokens directly on-chain through the platform, marking a first for the company. According to Coinbase protocol specialist Andrew, trades can now be settled in USDC, in addition to standard payment options such as cash, bank accounts, and debit cards.
This development follows the company’s launch of DEX support for base network assets in August and fulfills its promise to add Solana to its product lineup before the end of the year. The move is part of Coinbase’s long-term plan to become a so-called “everything exchange,” aiming to bring custody and on-chain trading under one roof. Earlier this month, the company announced its acquisition of Vector, an on-chain trading platform natively built on Solana, which is expected to close by year-end and integrate Vector’s infrastructure into its DEX architecture.
Solana Becomes Core to Coinbase’s Vision
Solana’s trading environment has become a strategic focus for Coinbase, with data showing that Solana DEX volume has already exceeded $1 trillion in 2025. This highlights the acceleration of the chain, with a recent snapshot of the ecosystem showing 24-hour volume of more than $4 billion and nearly $94 billion in the last month. Platforms such as HumidiFi, Pump, Meteora, Raydium, Orca, and Tessera V now dominate the business, accounting for more than 88 percent of daily trading.
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Coinbase’s Decision to Deepen Solana Integration
Coinbase’s decision to deepen its Solana integration comes just days after the company faced criticism in the Solana community for launching a new cross-chain bridge between Base and Solana. The bridge, secured by Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, went live on December 5 and is designed to allow users to move SPL assets to Base environments and use them in Base-native applications. However, Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko rejected this formulation, arguing that bridges function as value creation mechanisms rather than neutral infrastructure.
Coinbase is doubling down on its international expansion, with the DEX expansion coming as the company looks to recover from declining trading volumes and increasing competition from US rivals such as Robinhood and Kraken. By allowing users to hold their own assets and execute trades on-chain, the company seeks to meet the demand for self-custody and reduce reliance on traditional exchange infrastructure. For more information, visit https://cryptonews.com/news/coinbase-expands-solana-support-in-app-dex-trading/
