Summary

• Coinbase (COIN) remains a Buy despite a 32% stock decline, as my long-term bullish thesis is intact.
• COIN's earnings and stock performance closely mirror overall crypto sentiment, which I believe is nearing the end of 'crypto winter.'
• Strong capital structure, high margins, and potential for significant top- and bottom-line growth support the premium valuation.
• Risks include prolonged crypto winter, higher-for-longer rates, and margin pressure from increased competition, but I see no structural issues undermining the thesis.

Sure enough, 2026 has been a challenging year for the cryptocurrency landscape. And Coinbase (COIN) remains a great example of this.

I was wrong, so far. Coinbase stock is down 32% since my last

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