Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Sells Off Shares of Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN)

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently sold shares of Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN). In a filing disclosed on January 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Coinbase Global stock on December 24th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Schneider Electric S.E. (OTCMKTS:SBGSF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Hermès International Société en commandite par actions (OTCMKTS:HESAF) on 12/30/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Campbell’s (NASDAQ:CPB) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tencent (OTC:TCTZF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 12/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chevron (NYSE:CVX) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) on 12/24/2025.

Coinbase Global Price Performance

Shares of COIN stock opened at $255.86 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $68.99 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.13 and a beta of 3.70. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $259.25 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $312.87. Coinbase Global, Inc. has a one year low of $142.58 and a one year high of $444.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 2.40 and a quick ratio of 2.40.

Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The cryptocurrency exchange reported $1.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.04 by $0.40. Coinbase Global had a net margin of 41.99% and a return on equity of 15.70%. The firm had revenue of $1.87 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.77 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.28 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 55.1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Coinbase Global, Inc. will post 7.22 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, COO Emilie Choi sold 100,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $310.88, for a total value of $31,088,000.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 187,802 shares in the company, valued at $58,383,885.76. This represents a 34.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Frederick Ernest Ehrsam III sold 277,074 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $309.92, for a total transaction of $85,870,774.08. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 808,412 shares of company stock valued at $237,645,711. 16.56% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Trending Headlines about Coinbase Global

Here are the key news stories impacting Coinbase Global this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bitcoin rally lifts exchange volumes and trading activity, supporting Coinbase’s revenue outlook as BTC climbs above $97,000 — a key near-term driver for COIN. Bitcoin Is on the Rise Again. Why Some Experts Think This Might Last a While
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary notes COIN moved higher even as the broader market dipped, reflecting crypto-led upside and investor interest. Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
• Positive Sentiment: Product/partnership development: Sharps Technology will use Coinbase to launch a Solana validator, showing ongoing product uptake and ecosystem expansion. Sharps Technology Taps Coinbase to Launch Solana Validator
• Neutral Sentiment: Senate markup is imminent (vote in ~72 hours) and odds of a clean bill are seen as low, keeping regulatory outcomes highly uncertain — this is a catalyst but outcome remains unclear. Senate Crypto Vote In 72 Hours: What Are The Chances Of The Bill Passing?
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative analyst pieces (e.g., CRCL vs COIN) emphasize that different business models (stablecoin/platform vs trading-led) affect resilience — useful context for relative valuation decisions. CRCL vs. COIN: Which Crypto-Infrastructure Stock Has an Edge Now?
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory setback: CEO Brian Armstrong announced Coinbase cannot support the Senate’s Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in its current form, saying it would be “materially worse” than the status quo — this raises the chance of prolonged uncertainty and political friction. Coinbase cannot support crypto bill in current form, CEO Armstrong says
• Negative Sentiment: Coinbase publicly withdrew support for the Clarity/Market Structure bill, arguing a “no bill” outcome is preferable to a bad bill — this could complicate industry lobbying dynamics and pressure near-term sentiment. Coinbase pulls support for crypto bill: ‘no bill’ better than ‘bad bill’
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst/price-target pressure: Bernstein cut its price target and Oppenheimer issued a pessimistic forecast, which could temper investor upside despite strong underlying volumes. Bernstein Lowers PT on Coinbase Global (COIN) Stock Oppenheimer Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) Stock Price

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Coinbase Global

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in COIN. REAP Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in Coinbase Global during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd lifted its holdings in shares of Coinbase Global by 92.3% during the second quarter. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd now owns 75 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares during the period. Palisade Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Coinbase Global during the third quarter worth about $29,000. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. purchased a new stake in Coinbase Global in the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC boosted its position in Coinbase Global by 4,400.0% in the third quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 90 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 88 shares during the last quarter. 68.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

COIN has been the subject of several recent research reports. Wall Street Zen downgraded Coinbase Global from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, November 22nd. Cantor Fitzgerald lowered their target price on shares of Coinbase Global from $459.00 to $320.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Coinbase Global in a report on Friday, January 9th. Bank of America raised Coinbase Global from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $340.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Argus restated a “hold” rating on shares of Coinbase Global in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $372.51.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

Coinbase Global Company Profile

Coinbase Global, Inc is a U.S.-based company that operates one of the largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms. Founded in 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam and headquartered in San Francisco, Coinbase provides technology and infrastructure to buy, sell, store and use a broad range of digital assets. The company became a public company through a direct listing on the NASDAQ in April 2021 and offers services tailored to both retail and institutional customers.

Coinbase’s product portfolio includes its consumer trading platform, a self-custody mobile wallet, and institutional services such as custody, prime brokerage and execution tools.