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Coinbase stock drops over 5% in after‑hours as Q2 revenue falls to $1.22 bn, below $1.29 bn consensus, raising doubts on trading‑driven growth.
Coinbase (COIN) stock slid 5.44% to $154.68 in extended trading on Thursday, erasing a modest 2.18% gain from the regular session after the exchange reported second‑quarter revenue of $1.22 bn, short of the $1.29 bn Wall Street forecast [1].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Stock price | $154.68 (‑5.44% after‑hours) |
| Q2 revenue | $1.22 bn (‑5% YoY, ‑$70 m vs. consensus) |
| Net loss | $359.5 m, $1.36 per share |
| Catalyst | Revenue miss and continued crypto‑market weakness |
Coinbase posted a net loss of $359.5 million, or $1.36 per share, widening the gap from analysts’ expected $0.17 loss per share [2]. Transaction revenue fell to $599 million and subscription revenue to $555 million, both below prior‑year levels and consensus estimates, underscoring the impact of a muted crypto trading environment despite a record 10.3% market‑share in Q2 [1]. The broader market backdrop featured flat‑lined Bitcoin prices and sustained outflows from Bitcoin ETFs, while elevated interest rates and volatility dampened risk appetite [2].
While trading revenue contracted, the composition of Coinbase’s earnings shifted: 88% of net revenue now stems from sources other than Bitcoin spot trading, up from 71% a year earlier [1]. Stablecoin activity surged, with average USDC held on Coinbase’s platform hitting a record $20 billion—about 30% of total USDC supply at quarter‑end [1]. Prediction‑market contracts more than doubled quarter‑over‑quarter, contributing to a $100 million annualized revenue milestone, yet this growth was insufficient to offset the overall revenue decline [1].
The share decline highlights that even record trading market share cannot fully shield Coinbase from a shrinking crypto market, leaving investors to watch whether diversified revenue streams and stablecoin growth can sustain earnings as trading volumes recover.
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Coinbase reported a loss of $1.36 per share, compared with an expected loss of $0.17 per share.
Subscription revenue was $555 million, a 12% decline year‑over‑year and below analyst expectations.
Yes, Coinbase generated its 14th consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA, amounting to $207.8 million, though this was below expectations.
Coinbase captured a record 10.3% share of total crypto trading volume, up from 9.1% in the prior quarter.
Coinbase is urging Congress to pass the Clarity Act, which would clarify the regulatory authority between the SEC and CFTC over digital assets.