Coinbase has officially added support for Solana-based DEX swaps directly inside its app, allowing users to perform on-chain trades without relying on custodial infrastructure. According to the company, users can now swap SOL-based tokens and settle transactions using USDC, cash, bank accounts, or debit cards. The rollout marks a major step in Coinbase’s broader push toward decentralized trading.
Solana community member Vibhu highlighted that this new feature removes the need for last week’s Base–Solana bridge, as users can now access SOL tokens natively through Coinbase.
Coinbase Expands Solana Integration With In-App DEX Support
Protocol Specialist Andrew confirmed that native Solana DEX support has gone live. If the feature functions as expected, users will be able to swap tokens directly on-chain inside the app. This upgrade builds on Coinbase’s earlier DEX expansion in August, which initially focused on Base-network assets. The addition of Solana arrives earlier than planned.
Coinbase also noted it will continue to add more DEX-supported tokens gradually, including batches of new Base-native assets. The expansion comes as the exchange faces declining trading volumes and rising competition from platforms like Robinhood and Kraken. In its Q2 earnings report, Coinbase acknowledged losing market share in the U.S.
With this update, Coinbase aims to meet the growing demand for self-custody and decentralized execution. DEX trading allows users to retain control of their assets instead of relying on centralized custodians.
The company has not provided a timeline for global expansion but stated that new regions and networks will be added over time. Recently, Coinbase also announced its intention to acquire Vector.fun, a Solana-based platform focused on memecoins and social trading.
New Products Recently Added to the Platform
Last month, Coinbase introduced futures contracts for Dogecoin and several altcoins. Additionally, Coinbase Prime partnered with Figment to expand institutional staking options, including Solana staking.
In September, the exchange revealed that the Base network is considering launching its own token to support decentralization and community governance. Coinbase also explored acquiring BVNK, though talks stalled after issues surfaced during due diligence.
Solana Community Suggests Base–Solana Bridge Is No Longer Necessary
Vibhu, a Solana community member, explained on X that Coinbase’s new DEX integration makes the Base–Solana bridge largely obsolete. The bridge was initially intended to help SOL tokens reach new liquidity and users on Base through Coinbase’s distribution.
However, with native Solana trading now available directly inside the Coinbase app, users can buy SOL more easily—and often with better prices and execution—on Solana rather than routing through Base.
