Aragon Global Management LP purchased a new stake in shares of Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN – Free Report) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 7,700 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock, valued at approximately $2,599,000. Coinbase Global accounts for 0.8% of Aragon Global Management LP’s portfolio, making the stock its 22nd largest holding.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in Coinbase Global by 8.3% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 26,216,793 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock valued at $8,847,905,000 after purchasing an additional 2,007,930 shares during the period. AEGON ASSET MANAGEMENT UK Plc purchased a new stake in shares of Coinbase Global in the third quarter worth about $14,491,000. FengHe Fund Management Pte. Ltd. boosted its position in shares of Coinbase Global by 119.1% in the third quarter. FengHe Fund Management Pte. Ltd. now owns 69,900 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock worth $23,591,000 after buying an additional 38,000 shares during the period. Liontrust Investment Partners LLP grew its stake in shares of Coinbase Global by 73.1% in the second quarter. Liontrust Investment Partners LLP now owns 83,058 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock valued at $29,111,000 after buying an additional 35,068 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Czech National Bank raised its holdings in shares of Coinbase Global by 11.0% during the 3rd quarter. Czech National Bank now owns 57,439 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock valued at $19,385,000 after buying an additional 5,707 shares during the period. 68.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Coinbase Global news, Director Frederick Ernest Ehrsam III sold 2,750 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $260.09, for a total transaction of $715,247.50. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CFO Alesia J. Haas sold 364,600 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $154.95, for a total transaction of $56,494,770.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 402,165 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $62,315,466.75. This represents a 47.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 476,920 shares of company stock valued at $84,194,452. 16.56% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Coinbase Global Stock Performance
Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The cryptocurrency exchange reported $0.66 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.83 by ($0.17). Coinbase Global had a return on equity of 8.68% and a net margin of 17.55%.The company had revenue of $1.78 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.86 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $4.68 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 21.6% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts predict that Coinbase Global, Inc. will post 7.22 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Argus restated a “hold” rating on shares of Coinbase Global in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. President Capital dropped their price objective on shares of Coinbase Global from $472.00 to $236.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. UBS Group set a $264.00 target price on shares of Coinbase Global in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Rothschild & Co Redburn lowered their price target on shares of Coinbase Global from $288.00 to $277.00 in a report on Monday, March 9th. Finally, Benchmark dropped their price target on shares of Coinbase Global from $421.00 to $267.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $270.51.
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Coinbase Global News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Coinbase Global this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Bitcoin’s rally and stronger spot/ETF flows are driving trading activity and a Coinbase price premium, which should help COIN’s transaction revenue. Key Bitcoin price levels to watch as BTC nears new monthly highs
- Positive Sentiment: Short interest in COIN has reportedly doubled this year, raising the potential for a short squeeze if bullish flows continue — a technical/positioning tailwind for the stock. Coinbase Short Interest Doubles In 2026: S3 Data Shows Elevated Potential For Short Squeeze
- Positive Sentiment: Product expansion: Coinbase launched regulated crypto and index futures across 26 European countries, widening its addressable market and revenue opportunities outside the U.S. COIN Broadens Reach With Europe Futures: Is it Making a Global Push?
- Neutral Sentiment: Stablecoin adoption and TradFi pilots (Aon’s pilot) are expanding the payments use case; Coinbase is participating in some pilots, which could broaden non-trading revenue but also elevates competition from stablecoin issuers like Circle. Crypto Biz: Circle stock defies Wall Street and digital asset selloff
- Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory clarity moves: the CFTC’s new prediction market rules affect Coinbase’s product set and open a 45‑day comment period — could increase compliance costs but also reduce legal uncertainty if finalized. CFTC Unveils Prediction Market Regulations Impacting Kalshi, Polymarket, and Coinbase
- Neutral Sentiment: Company messaging: Coinbase executives publicly denied allegations they lobbied against a Bitcoin de minimis tax exemption — reduces rumor-driven regulatory uncertainty but leaves the broader policy debate unresolved. Coinbase execs deny lobbying against Bitcoin de minimis tax exemption
- Negative Sentiment: Negative headlines and positioning risks: media coverage highlights insider share sales and commentary (e.g., Jim Cramer recommending Bitcoin over COIN), which can weigh on sentiment and valuation multiples. Coinbase (COIN) Stock Faces Mounting Pressure as Cramer Recommends Bitcoin Over Shares
- Negative Sentiment: Ongoing controversy about alleged lobbying around BTC tax rules (despite denials) keeps regulatory and reputational risk on investors’ radars. Is Coinbase Sabotaging Bitcoin De Minimis Tax Exemption In Favor Of Stablecoins?
About Coinbase Global
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.
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