Coinbase announced it will list Diem (DIEM) for spot trading, with the DIEM-USD pair expected to launch on or after 9:00 AM Pacific Time on April 22, 2026, provided liquidity conditions are met.
"Spot trading for Diem will begin on April 22, 2026, with the DIEM-USD pair opening after 9:00 AM Pacific in supported regions," Coinbase confirmed in a statement, making it one of the most anticipated listings of the quarter.
The introduction to one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges is expected to significantly increase Diem's trading volume and market access. The global crypto market cap stood at $2.65 trillion with a 24-hour volume of $100.2 billion as of the announcement, according to CoinGecko data. The move comes as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index sits at 32, indicating a market sentiment of "Fear" despite a recent stabilization from "Extreme Fear" last month.
This listing provides Diem with broader legitimacy and liquidity while Coinbase continues to expand its product offerings. The decision comes even as the company, along with competitor Gemini, faces a lawsuit from New York Attorney General Letitia James over its separate prediction market services. The expansion into new trading pairs shows Coinbase's focus on its core exchange business as prediction market platforms like Kalshi also signal intentions to enter the crypto derivatives space.
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