Compass Point Cuts Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) Price Target to $190.00

Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) had its price target cut by equities researchers at Compass Point from $230.00 to $190.00 in a research report issued on Friday,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has a “sell” rating on the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock. Compass Point’s price objective would suggest a potential downside of 12.42% from the company’s current price.

A number of other research firms have also weighed in on COIN. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their target price on shares of Coinbase Global from $367.00 to $268.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 12th. Benchmark reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Coinbase Global in a research report on Friday, October 31st. Rothschild & Co Redburn reduced their target price on Coinbase Global from $404.00 to $403.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 16th. Rothschild Redb raised Coinbase Global from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, October 3rd. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald cut their target price on Coinbase Global from $459.00 to $320.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. One research 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 given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $361.58.

Coinbase Global Stock Performance

COIN stock opened at $216.95 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $249.62 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $307.28. Coinbase Global has a 1-year low of $142.58 and a 1-year high of $444.64. The firm has a market cap of $58.50 billion, a PE ratio of 18.77 and a beta of 3.70. The company has a current ratio of 2.40, a quick ratio of 2.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37.

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

Insider Activity at Coinbase Global

In other Coinbase Global news, CFO Alesia J. Haas sold 8,050 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $250.00, for a total value of $2,012,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 70,664 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $17,666,000. This trade represents a 10.23% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, CEO Brian Armstrong sold 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $248.96, for a total transaction of $9,958,400.00. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 820,587 shares of company stock valued at $240,717,580. 16.56% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Coinbase Global

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. REAP Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Coinbase Global in the third quarter worth $25,000. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd grew its stake in shares of 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 valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares during the period. Palisade Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Coinbase Global in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Coinbase Global in the 2nd quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC raised its position in Coinbase Global by 4,400.0% in the 3rd quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 90 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 88 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 68.84% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Coinbase Global

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

• Positive Sentiment: Launched an independent expert board to assess quantum‑computing threats and publish guidance — a proactive security move that reduces long-term systemic risk for Coinbase and crypto infrastructure. Coinbase forms board to assess quantum computing risks to blockchain
• Positive Sentiment: Coinbase says crypto entered 2026 with a healthier market structure — a messaging point that could support higher trading volumes and investor confidence if market conditions hold. Coinbase Says Crypto Enters 2026 With Healthier Market Structure
• Positive Sentiment: Announced support with Circle to create an on‑chain economy in Bermuda — a business development that could expand product reach and regulatory experimentation outside the U.S. Coinbase, Circle Announce Support To Create World’s First ‘On-Chain Economy’ For Bermuda
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Brian Armstrong publicly debated central‑bank vs. Bitcoin roles at Davos — high profile but more reputational than immediately financial. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong spars with France’s Central Bank chief at Davos over yield and ‘bitcoin standard’
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage comparing shorting mechanics across Binance, Coinbase and Robinhood — informative for traders but not a direct company catalyst. Shorting Crypto on Binance, Coinbase, and Robinhood Compared
• Neutral Sentiment: Coinbase exec clarified Bitcoin’s structural differences versus central banks — supports narrative positioning but limited immediate market impact. Coinbase Exec Points Out The Big Difference Between Bitcoin And Central Banks
• Negative Sentiment: Delay in a key crypto market‑structure bill triggered White House pushback after Coinbase’s intervention — prolongs regulatory uncertainty, which investors view as a near‑term headwind for U.S. crypto revenues and product rollout. Crypto Bill Delay Sparks White House Pushback After Coinbase Intervention
• Negative Sentiment: Analysis flags COIN’s recent share weakness (10.2% decline over five sessions) and questions resilience if markets fall — amplifies short‑term selling pressure amid geopolitical/regulatory concerns. If Markets Fall, How Resilient Is Coinbase Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: Senate committee delays the crypto market‑structure bill (competing priorities cited) — another sign regulatory clarity could be slower than investors hoped. Senate Banking Committee Delays Crypto Market Structure Bill Due to Housing Priorities

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.