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Coinbase stock falls ~5% in after‑hours trading as Q2 revenue misses $1.29 bn consensus, despite record 10.3% crypto trading share and $20 bn USDC holdings.
Coinbase (COIN) stock slid roughly 5% in after‑hours trading on Tuesday following the release of its second‑quarter results, which showed a $1.36 loss per share and revenue of $1.22 billion—below Wall Street’s $1.29 billion expectation. The drop comes despite the exchange capturing a record 10.3% of global crypto trading volume.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Stock move | –5% after‑hours |
| Revenue | $1.22 bn (vs. $1.29 bn consensus) |
| Loss per share | $1.36 (vs. $5.14 profit a year ago) |
| Catalyst | Quarterly loss and revenue miss |
Coinbase reported Q2 revenue of approximately $1.2 billion, down from $1.5 billion a year earlier and short of analysts’ $1.29 billion consensus [2]. The company posted a GAAP loss of $1.36 per share, a stark reversal from the $5.14 earnings per share recorded in the same quarter last year [1]. Adjusted EBITDA remained positive at $207.8 million, marking the 14th consecutive quarter of profitability, though it fell from $303.3 million three months prior [2].
Even as revenue slipped, Coinbase’s share of global crypto trading volume rose to a record 10.3%, up from 9.1% in Q1 [1][2]. Derivatives trading stayed near its prior‑quarter peak, and event‑contract revenue more than doubled quarter‑over‑quarter, surpassing a $100 million annualized rate [1][2]. Stablecoin activity also surged: average USDC held on Coinbase platforms hit $20 billion, representing over 30% of the stablecoin’s circulating supply at quarter‑end [1][2].
The earnings release highlighted that 88% of net revenue now comes from sources other than Bitcoin spot trading, reflecting a broader diversification into stablecoins, derivatives, subscriptions, and payments [1][2]. Subscription and services revenue climbed to $555 million, accounting for 48% of net revenue—up from 29% in the fourth quarter of 2024 [1][2].
The juxtaposition of a record trading share with a revenue shortfall underscores the challenge of growing earnings in a contracting crypto market. Investors will be watching whether Coinbase’s diversified revenue mix can sustain profitability once broader market volumes recover.
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The loss stemmed from a 25% decline in spot trading volume, lower transaction revenue, and accounting revaluations of its crypto holdings.
Yes, its share of global crypto trading volume increased to 10.3%, up from 9.1% in the previous quarter.
Coinbase reported positive adjusted EBITDA of about $208 million, indicating ongoing cash generation despite the net loss.