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Coinbase's Weak Q2 Is a Blip, Not a Breakdown, Says Benchmark
Weakness in Coinbase stock is a buying opportunity, according to the broker.
Updated Aug 4, 2025, 1:28 p.m. Published Aug 4, 2025, 12:07 p.m.
What to know:
- Weakness in Coinbase stock is a buying opportunity, according to broker Benchmark.
- Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer reiterated his Coinbase buy rating and $421 price target.
- Coinbase shares were 1.8% higher in early trading.
Coinbase’s (COIN) softer-than-expected second quarter results triggered a sharp Friday sell-off, but Wall Street broker Benchmark says the drop is a buying opportunity, not a red flag.
Analyst Mark Palmer reiterated his buy rating and $421 price target. He argued that the exchange's long-term investment case remains intact as the company continues to build foundational crypto infrastructure.
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The shares are 1.8% higher in early trading Monday, after having closed 16.7% lower on Friday.
Benchmark highlights five catalysts supporting its thesis. First, Coinbase's revenue-sharing agreement with Circle on USDC reserves positions it to benefit from stablecoin adoption, especially after the U.S. passed the GENIUS Act.
Second, its institutional offerings, including prime brokerage, crypto-as-a-service and derivatives, are well-timed because the CLARITY Act may spur further adoption.
Third, the firm is developing a crypto “super app” integrating trading, payments, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), decentralized finance (DeFi) and developer tools, a unique product in the U.S. market.
Fourth, the integration of decentralized exchanges expands token access beyond centralized listings.
Finally, Coinbase’s estimated $360 million in July transaction revenue, a 44% jump from its monthly average during the second quarter, signals a potential recovery in crypto activity.
Benchmark concludes the quarter's miss is short-term noise. Coinbase’s evolving platform, underpinned by regulation tailwinds and increasing institutional demand, points to long-term growth.
Read more: Coinbase Slides Nearly 20% in Worst Weekly Performance Since September 2024
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