Trump crypto boost \u2013 Coinbase earnings were reported as the strongest quarterly earnings in a year, triggering a Coinbase stock and crypto stock surge.<\/p>\n
Coinbase has reported its <\/span>strongest<\/span> quarterly earnings in over a year, fueled by a surge in crypto trading activity following the election of U.S. President Donald Trump. <\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>company\u2019s<\/span> Q4 2024 financial results<\/span><\/a>, released on Feb. 13, revealed a total revenue of $2.3 billion, an 88% increase quarter-over-quarter, far surpassing analyst expectations. Net income also saw significant growth, reaching $1.3 billion.<\/span><\/p>\n The crypto <\/span>exchange\u2019s<\/span> trading volume soared to $439 billion, exceeding previous forecasts of $404 billion. <\/span><\/p>\n Retail and institutional investors <\/span>contributed to the growth, with consumer transaction revenue surging 178% quarter-over-quarter to $1.35 billion and institutional revenue increasing by 155% to $141.3 million.<\/span><\/p>\n EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span>Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n In a shareholder letter, Coinbase attributed its revenue increase to heightened crypto market volatility and rising digital asset prices, particularly in Q1 and Q4 of 2024. <\/span><\/p>\n Revenue from stablecoins and blockchain rewards also contributed to the strong performance, with Coinbase recording $225.9 million from stablecoins and $214.9 million from blockchain rewards, marking a 38.8% quarterly growth in the latter category.<\/span><\/p>\n Analysts point to renewed investor optimism following <\/span>Trump\u2019s<\/span> election victory as a key driver behind the market resurgence. The president has promised to make the U.S. a global leader in crypto innovation and has nominated pro-crypto officials to lead key regulatory agencies. <\/span><\/p>\n Research firm <\/span>Coin Metrics projected<\/span><\/a> Coinbase\u2019s<\/span> revenue to grow over 100% year-over-year, citing increased trading activity fueled by regulatory optimism and institutional participation.<\/span><\/p>\n Despite its strong performance, Coinbase faces challenges in attracting retail traders, who have historically paid<\/span>\u00a0higher transaction fees.<\/span> According to research firm Kaiko, retail participation accounted for only 18% of total trading volume in 2021, a sharp decline from 40% in 2021.<\/p>\n Growth of Coinbase’s $COIN<\/a> “Subscription & Services Revenue” is\u2026INSANE! (and I don’t use CAPS or “insane” lightly). $45 million in 2020, $2.31 billion in 2024. pic.twitter.com\/g85rJYHOOu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jevgenijs Kazanins (@jevgenijs) February 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n Following the earnings report, Coinbase shares rose 8.44% to $298.1 but experienced slight after-hours volatility, dipping 0.88% to $295.01, according to Google Finance data.<\/span><\/p>\n The strong performance comes just a day after online brokerage firm Robinhood reported a 700% year-over-year jump in crypto revenue, underscoring the growing demand for digital assets.<\/span><\/p>\n Coinbase has also been expanding its subscriptions and services, though trading remains its core business, <\/span>still<\/span> accounting for over 50% of total revenue. <\/span><\/p>\n One of its key revenue streams, Ethereum staking, has faced challenges, with a net outflow of 1.3 million ETH in Q4. However, analysts believe a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment under Trump could support <\/span>Ethereum\u2019s<\/span> staking growth in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span>15 New & Upcoming Coinbase Listings to Watch in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Looking ahead, Coinbase is focusing on international expansion. The company <\/span>is reportedly in<\/span> talks with Indian regulators about re-entering the market after halting operations in 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n Equities researcher Michael Miller of Morningstar noted that <\/span>Trump\u2019s<\/span> election could ease regulatory pressure from the SEC, benefiting firms like Coinbase that have struggled under the previous <\/span>administration\u2019s<\/span> scrutiny.<\/span><\/p>\n EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span>10 Coins with High Returns: Crypto Forecast 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Coinbase reported its strongest quarter <\/span>in<\/span> over a year, with revenue surging 88% to $2.3 billion and net income reaching $1.3 billion.<\/span> <\/p>\n Market volatility and <\/span>Trump\u2019s<\/span> pro-crypto stance fueled trading activity, driving institutional and retail transaction revenue <\/span>growth<\/span>.<\/span> <\/p>\n Despite strong performance, retail trading remains weak, while Coinbase focuses on international expansion.<\/span> <\/p><\/div>\n The post Coinbase Reports Best Quarter in Over a Year as Crypto Surges Post-Trump Election<\/a> appeared first on 99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Trump crypto boost \u2013 Coinbase earnings were reported as the strongest quarterly earnings in a year, triggering a Coinbase stock and crypto stock surge. Coinbase has reported its strongest quarterly earnings in over a year, fueled by a surge in crypto trading activity following the election of U.S. President Donald Trump. 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International Expansion and Regulatory Outlook For Coinbase<\/span><\/h2>\n
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