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

Posted by Micah Haroldson on Jan 15th, 2026

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 19th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

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Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) on 12/24/2025.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) on 12/24/2025.
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Coinbase Global Trading Up 1.3%

Shares of NASDAQ:COIN opened at $255.86 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.40, a current ratio of 2.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. Coinbase Global, Inc. has a 52-week low of $142.58 and a 52-week high of $444.64. The stock has a market cap of $68.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.13 and a beta of 3.70. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $259.25 and a 200-day moving average price of $312.87.

Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The cryptocurrency exchange reported $1.44 earnings per share for the quarter, topping 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 company had revenue of $1.87 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.77 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.28 EPS. Coinbase Global’s quarterly revenue was up 55.1% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts predict that Coinbase Global, Inc. will post 7.22 EPS for the current year.

Coinbase Global News Summary

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

Positive Sentiment: Crypto rally could boost volumes — Bitcoin moved higher, which typically lifts trading volume and fee revenue for centralized exchanges like Coinbase. Bitcoin Rally
Positive Sentiment: Product/service win: Coinbase selected by Sharps Technology to launch a Solana validator — a modest business development that signals ongoing product expansion and network services revenue potential. Sharps Technology
Neutral Sentiment: Senate markup paused — The Senate Banking Committee pulled a scheduled markup of the market-structure bill after a dispute involving Coinbase; pause increases short-term uncertainty about regulatory timing and content. Markup Paused
Neutral Sentiment: Insider/positioning note — A reported sale by Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros Jr. (reported in market feeds) can attract attention but is not definitive about company fundamentals. Insider Sale
Negative Sentiment: Coinbase withdraws support for the Senate CLARITY/market-structure bill — CEO Brian Armstrong said the draft would be “materially worse” than the status quo; the move increases regulatory risk and political friction. Coinbase Opposes Bill
Negative Sentiment: Withdrawal spurs industry split and clouded outlook — The public split among industry players increases lobbying and legislative uncertainty, which can depress sentiment for exchange operators. Industry Split
Negative Sentiment: Q4 profitability concerns and analyst headwinds — Analysts expect a high double‑digit decline in Q4 profitability and some firms (e.g., Oppenheimer) have issued cautious forecasts, which can pressure the multiple. Earnings Expectations
Negative Sentiment: Crypto slump weighed on major ETFs — ARK reported Coinbase as a top detractor in Q4, showing sensitivity of COIN to broader crypto volatility and ETF flows. ARK Detractor

Insider Activity at Coinbase Global

In related news, CFO Alesia J. Haas sold 5,633 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $266.49, for a total transaction of $1,501,138.17. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 78,714 shares in the company, valued at $20,976,493.86. This represents a 6.68% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Frederick Ernest Ehrsam III sold 1,375 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $250.03, for a total transaction of $343,791.25. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 808,412 shares of company stock worth $237,645,711 over the last three months. Company insiders own 16.56% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

COIN has been the subject of several recent research reports. Barclays reduced their target price on shares of Coinbase Global from $291.00 to $258.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, January 8th. UBS Group set a $340.00 price objective on Coinbase Global in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Erste Group Bank cut Coinbase Global from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, November 20th. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $420.00 target price on shares of Coinbase Global in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut Coinbase Global from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Coinbase Global presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $372.51.

Check Out Our Latest Analysis on Coinbase Global

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Coinbase Global

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. REAP Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Coinbase Global during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd increased its holdings in Coinbase Global by 92.3% in the 2nd quarter. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd now owns 75 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. Palisade Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in Coinbase Global during the third quarter worth $29,000. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. purchased a new position in Coinbase Global during the second quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC lifted its holdings in Coinbase Global by 4,400.0% during the third quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 90 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 88 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.84% of the company’s stock.

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.

About Coinbase Global

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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.