Coinbase stock forecast: Third-party COIN price target

Discover the Coinbase (COIN) share price outlook for 2025 and beyond, with analyst targets and more.

By Dan Mitchell08:41 (UTC), 4 September 2025 Updated

COIN stock has fallen more than 80% year-on-year – Photo: Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

As of 27 August 2025, Coinbase (COIN) shares closed at $308.48 – above the $256.48 recorded at the start of the year and higher than the $204 level seen a year earlier.

Where could COIN go next? In this guide, we look at third-party Coinbase stock forecasts for 2025-2050, alongside the factors that could affect the share price in the years ahead.

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Current Coinbase price and market position

Coinbase Global (COIN) is a US-based cryptocurrency exchange and infrastructure provider. Through its platform, users can buy, sell, stake, and store digital assets, while institutions access custody and liquidity services. The firm also supports developers with tools to build decentralised applications and blockchain-based products.

The company is the largest listed crypto exchange in the US, known for its regulated and compliance-driven model. Alongside its retail operations, Coinbase acts as custodian for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds and provides market infrastructure for stablecoins, particularly USDC. Its international footprint extends to over 100 countries and is supported by more than 4,000 employees.

Trading volumes and assets on the platform have remained significant in 2025, with $237bn in quarterly trading activity and $425bn in client assets. These figures highlight Coinbase’s role as a central participant in the evolving cryptoeconomy, balancing transaction revenue with expanding income from subscriptions and services.

Coinbase share price history

Coinbase (COIN) closed on 26 August 2025 at $308.48, up from $256.48 at the beginning of the year and above the $204.00 level on the same date in 2024. Over the past 12 months, the stock has traded within a 52-week range of $142.58 to $444.65, with a market capitalisation of $79.26bn

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

COIN stock forecast for 2025 and beyond

As of 27 August 2025, third-party analysts held a mixed outlook for the Coinbase stock forecast. Trading Economics projected that COIN would close the quarter at $315.60, slipping to $303.17 over the following 12 months.

Consensus COIN price targets

Broker forecasts remained divided. TipRanks, compiling the views of 30 analysts, reported a ‘moderate buy’ consensus, with 14 rating the stock a ‘buy’, 14 a ‘hold’, and two a ‘sell’. The average 12-month Coinbase share price forecast stood at $368.33, with estimates ranging from $185 to $510.00.

Technical analysis on COIN stock

TradingView’s one-month technical summary, based on 22 indicators, showed a bias towards ‘buy’. Ten indicators pointed to ‘buy’, nine to ‘neutral’ and three to ‘sell’.

Algorithmic Coinbase stock predictions

Benzinga’s Coinbase stock forecast for 2025 placed the average at $313.01, with estimates between $289.79 and $350.71. CoinCodex models suggested that in 2025 the COIN stock price could move between $292.53 and $356.40, with an average of $316.49. Looking further ahead, the model signalled potential volatility, with projected averages of $230.79 in 2026, $218.05 in 2027, and $287.12 in 2028. Its long-range projections indicated a possible recovery by 2040, with an estimated average of $393.33, before easing to $289.39 by 2050.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Analyst and algorithmic forecasts are subject to change and should not replace independent research. Always conduct due diligence before trading, and never risk more than you can afford to lose.

COIN stock price predictions: Analyst outlook

As of 27 August 2025, analysts presented a mixed view on the Coinbase stock forecast.

Bernstein: reiterated a ‘buy’ rating with a $510 target.
Barclays: raised its price target from $352 to $365, maintaining a ‘hold’.
Benchmark: maintained a ‘buy’ rating at $421.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods: cut its target from $355 to $335, assigning a ‘market perform’ rating.

Morningstar kept its fair value estimate at $205 and rated the shares two stars. Analyst Michael Miller noted: ‘Despite recently increasing our fair value estimate, we see the shares as significantly overvalued. We believe that the market is projecting too much future growth for the firm.’ Morningstar also highlighted weaker Q2 volumes but pointed to stablecoin revenue as a more resilient income stream.

Meanwhile, analysts at The Motley Fool suggested that Coinbase could benefit from industry developments and innovation, including its role in USDC and its growing institutional business. They projected that the stock could more than triple over the next five years, citing growth in blockchain adoption and stablecoin use. The Motley Fool stated that: ‘Coinbase stock could triple over the next five years … as this leading blockchain company rides the tailwinds of the industry and its ability to innovate into the future.’

Coinbase’s share price is affected by a mix of company-specific and wider market forces. Here are some of the factors traders may monitor:

Cryptocurrency market conditions

As Coinbase’s revenues are tied to both trading activity and services income, shifts in crypto sentiment can influence the COIN stock price. Periods of higher bitcoin and ether volumes may support results, while downturns in digital assets can weigh on earnings and valuations.

Quarterly earnings and financial health

Earnings reports remain a key driver. Revenue growth, profitability, and comparisons with analyst expectations may influence views of the Coinbase share price. Missed targets or weaker trading volumes could put downward pressure on the stock.

Regulatory developments

The sector continues to face scrutiny in the US and abroad. Clearer frameworks or approvals could improve investor confidence, while restrictive rules or legal challenges may create uncertainty for the Coinbase stock outlook.

Competition and innovation

Rivals such as Binance, Kraken, and newer fintech entrants compete for market share. Successful product launches, institutional partnerships or stablecoin initiatives may support growth prospects, while stronger competition could limit expansion.

Analyst outlooks and price targets

Changes in analyst ratings and COIN stock forecasts may affect investor sentiment. Upgrades or higher targets can attract buyers, while downgrades may add pressure.

Insider and institutional activity

Insider sales or purchases, along with shifts in institutional holdings, are watched closely. High ownership levels are sometimes seen as a sign of confidence, while large insider disposals may prompt caution.

Market liquidity and trading volumes

Day-to-day volumes also matter. Lower turnover may be linked with greater volatility, while strong participation is often associated with increased price stability.

When you trade COIN shares with us, you’re using contracts for difference (CFDs). CFDs are derivatives that let you speculate on price movements in either direction, without owning the underlying asset. CFDs are traded on margin, meaning leverage above 1:1 can amplify both profits and losses, making leveraged trading risky.

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COIN shares trading strategies to consider

Trading Coinbase CFDs provides flexibility to adopt different approaches, depending on market conditions and your preferred style. While strategies vary in scope, applying risk management and making use of platform tools – such as stop-loss* and take-profit orders – may help to manage risk and exposure when trading COIN shares.

Here are some common COIN shares trading strategies:

Day trading: day traders look to profit from short-term moves within a single session, often reacting to crypto market swings, news, or technical patterns.
Swing trading: swing traders aim to capture momentum over several days, taking advantage of changing sentiment or price retracements.
Trend trading: trend traders follow the broader market direction, basing decisions on longer-term charts and technical indicators.
Position trading: position traders hold for weeks or months, focusing on major developments such as regulation, earnings, or wider adoption of digital assets.

*Please note that stop-loss orders aren’t guaranteed. A guaranteed stop-loss incurs a fee if triggered.

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FAQ

Where can I buy Coinbase stock?

You can buy Coinbase shares, listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange under the ticker COIN, via a licensed broker. For those who prefer derivatives, COIN can also be traded as a contract for difference (CFD), which allows speculation on price movements without owning the underlying shares.

Is COIN a good stock to buy?

Whether COIN is suitable depends on your financial goals and risk profile. Analysts remain divided: some see long-term growth potential from crypto adoption and Coinbase’s involvement with USDC, while others highlight regulatory risk, revenue volatility, and competition from rival exchanges.

Could COIN rise or fall?

COIN’s future direction remains uncertain. The share price could rise if trading volumes increase, regulation becomes clearer, or stablecoin revenues expand. Conversely, lower crypto activity, stricter oversight, or weaker earnings could exert downward pressure. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Should I trade or invest in Coinbase?

The decision between trading or investing in COIN depends on your strategy. Traders may seek to capture short-term swings linked to crypto volatility or earnings releases, while investors may look at Coinbase’s longer-term role in the digital asset economy. In either case, apply appropriate risk management and never risk more than you can afford to lose.