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

Posted by Sarita Garza on Jan 14th, 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 24th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

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Coinbase Global Trading Up 0.5%

Shares of NASDAQ:COIN traded up $1.30 on Wednesday, hitting $253.99. 7,842,719 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 8,445,141. Coinbase Global, Inc. has a 12 month low of $142.58 and a 12 month high of $444.64. The stock has a market capitalization of $68.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.93 and a beta of 3.70. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $260.52 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $313.27. 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 – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The cryptocurrency exchange reported $1.44 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.04 by $0.40. The firm had revenue of $1.87 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.77 billion. Coinbase Global had a net margin of 41.99% and a return on equity of 15.70%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 55.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.28 earnings per share. Analysts anticipate that Coinbase Global, Inc. will post 7.22 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Coinbase Global

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

Positive Sentiment: Senate draft crypto framework reduces regulatory uncertainty, which traders are treating as a net positive for Coinbase because clearer rules could boost institutional and retail adoption. Coinbase Stock Jumps: What’s Behind This Surge?
Positive Sentiment: Several analysts and outlets argue the pullback in COIN (down ~45% from highs) represents a buy-the-dip opportunity as product expansion and easing crypto pressures support longer-term upside. That likely supports investor buying today. Down 45% From Its Highs, This Analyst Thinks You Should Buy the Dip in Coinbase Stock
Positive Sentiment: Product/partnership wins: Sharps Technology is using Coinbase to launch a Solana validator — a sign of demand for Coinbase’s infrastructure and staking/validator services. These commercial wins support revenue diversification beyond pure trading. Sharps Technology Taps Coinbase to Launch Solana Validator
Positive Sentiment: CEO commentary remains bullish on new growth avenues (tokenized stocks, “everything expansion”), reinforcing investor expectations for product-led revenue expansion over time. Coinbase CEO says tokenized stocks will be a huge
Positive Sentiment: Opinion pieces arguing for long-term “everything expansion” at Coinbase are supporting constructive sentiment among growth-oriented investors. Coinbase: Ride The Everything Expansion
Neutral Sentiment: Comparative research notes (CRCL vs COIN) highlight that platform-driven stablecoin models can offer steadier revenue vs. trading-led exchanges — useful context but not an immediate catalyst for COIN’s price action. CRCL vs. COIN: Which Crypto-Infrastructure Stock Has an Edge Now?
Neutral Sentiment: Analyst-coverage roundups note broad optimism from some sell-side firms but mixed views overall; these stories influence flows but reflect already-public analyst moves rather than new fundamentals. Is Coinbase Global (COIN) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
Negative Sentiment: Regulatory friction: Coinbase is publicly threatening to withdraw support for the CLARITY Act over restrictions on stablecoin rewards; ongoing Senate review and lobbying create uncertainty about whether Coinbase can offer incentives that drive customer engagement. Coinbase Threatens to Pull Support for Crypto Bill Over Stablecoin Rewards
Negative Sentiment: Sell-side caution: Oppenheimer issued a pessimistic near-term forecast for COIN (and Bernstein lowered its price target), which can pressure shares even if ratings remain mixed. Oppenheimer Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Coinbase Global
Negative Sentiment: Critical takes on the CLARITY Act argue the bill could be “bad for business” for exchanges — a legal/regulatory headline that could weigh on sentiment if it spurs restrictive policy outcomes. Coinbase: Clarity Act Is Bad For Business

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Mizuho set a $280.00 price target on shares of Coinbase Global in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Coinbase Global in a report on Friday, October 31st. Argus restated a “hold” rating on shares of Coinbase Global in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Barclays decreased their price objective on Coinbase Global from $291.00 to $258.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of Coinbase Global from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $303.00 target price on the stock in a report on Monday, January 5th. 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. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $372.51.

Read Our Latest Stock Report on COIN

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in Coinbase Global by 25.5% in the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 24,208,863 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock worth $8,484,964,000 after purchasing an additional 4,914,407 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Coinbase Global during the 2nd quarter worth $1,044,354,000. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in Coinbase Global by 46.1% during the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 5,559,513 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock valued at $1,940,805,000 after buying an additional 1,755,146 shares in the last quarter. Artisan Partners Limited Partnership purchased a new stake in Coinbase Global in the third quarter valued at about $224,663,000. Finally, Baillie Gifford & Co. purchased a new stake in shares of Coinbase Global during the third quarter worth about $198,249,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.84% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Coinbase Global

In other Coinbase Global news, COO Emilie Choi sold 100,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $310.88, for a total transaction of $31,088,000.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 187,802 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $58,383,885.76. The trade was a 34.75% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, CEO Brian Armstrong sold 40,000 shares of Coinbase Global stock in a transaction on Monday, November 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $271.87, for a total transaction of $10,874,800.00. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 808,412 shares of company stock valued at $237,645,711 in the last three months. 16.56% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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.