Cantor Fitzgerald Has Lowered Expectations for Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) Stock Price

Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) had its price objective decreased by analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald from $277.00 to $221.00 in a research note issued to investors on Monday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “overweight” rating on the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock. Cantor Fitzgerald’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 35.45% from the stock’s previous close.

COIN has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Compass Point lowered their target price on Coinbase Global from $230.00 to $190.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Bank of America raised shares of Coinbase Global from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $340.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. UBS Group set a $340.00 target price on shares of Coinbase Global in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. B. Riley Financial raised their price target on shares of Coinbase Global from $185.00 to $243.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft began coverage on Coinbase Global in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $340.00 price target for the company. Twenty research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $346.22.

Coinbase Global Stock Down 1.2%

NASDAQ:COIN opened at $163.16 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $43.99 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.14 and a beta of 3.70. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $235.59 and its 200-day moving average price is $291.49. Coinbase Global has a 1-year low of $142.58 and a 1-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.

Insider Transactions at Coinbase Global

In related news, insider Paul Grewal sold 11,955 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $246.18, for a total transaction of $2,943,081.90. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 75,811 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $18,663,151.98. This represents a 13.62% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Lawrence J. Brock sold 5,902 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $250.58, for a total transaction of $1,478,923.16. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 497 shares in the company, valued at $124,538.26. This trade represents a 92.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 407,898 shares of company stock worth $111,702,931 in the last quarter. 16.56% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Coinbase Global

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Coinbase Global by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 26,400,836 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock worth $5,970,285,000 after acquiring an additional 184,043 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its stake in Coinbase Global by 46.1% during the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 5,559,513 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock worth $1,940,805,000 after purchasing an additional 1,755,146 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Coinbase Global in the 2nd quarter valued at about $1,044,354,000. Northern Trust Corp grew its stake in shares of Coinbase Global by 5.9% in the 3rd quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 1,959,871 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock valued at $661,437,000 after buying an additional 108,751 shares during the period. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Coinbase Global by 53.0% during the 2nd quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,455,916 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock worth $510,284,000 after buying an additional 504,068 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.84% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Coinbase Global

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

• Positive Sentiment: Technical momentum and new derivatives flow: COIN rallied ~19% last Friday on a technical bounce from 52-week lows, and market commentary points to Binance launching COINUSDT perpetual futures (Feb. 9), which likely boosted speculative interest and liquidity in Coinbase-related exposure. Coinbase (COIN) Stock: What Friday’s 19% Surge Means for Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Brand visibility from Super Bowl ad — attention over conversion: Coinbase’s Backstreet Boys karaoke-style Super Bowl spot generated heavy social conversation and broad reach, which can help user activation and brand awareness even though the creative was polarizing. Coinbase bets on Backstreet Boys nostalgia in return to Super Bowl
• Neutral Sentiment: Company messaging vs. industry signal: Coverage highlights that Coinbase was effectively the only major crypto advertiser at the Super Bowl, reflecting a sector shift from consumer advertising to infrastructure and compliance — this may change investor framing from retail growth to platform & regulatory resilience. Only Coinbase Featured During This Year’s Super Bowl, as LiquidChain’s Presale Turns Heads
• Neutral Sentiment: Company narrative: Coinbase’s PR emphasized the ad was meant to spark community conversation rather than product marketing — useful for brand-building but not a direct revenue signal. Everybody: Coinbase Is Back Again, with a Karaoke Ode to Crypto in Sunday’s Big Game
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts trimming targets ahead of prints: Citigroup cut its price target to $400 (still a Buy) and BTIG lowered its PT to $340, citing expected weakness in transaction volumes — these cuts reduce bullish analyst backing and signal caution on near-term top-line recovery. Citigroup Cuts Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) Price Target to $400.00 BTIG Lowers Coinbase (COIN ) PT to $340
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term fundamental and legal risks: Coinbase reports earnings this week with expectations of falling revenue; additionally, a lawsuit seeks to block its prediction markets product — both items add downside risk to sentiment and could cap rallies if results or legal updates are unfavorable. Should You Buy Coinbase Global Before Feb. 12? Coinbase lawsuit over prediction markets

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.