Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Sells Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) Stock

Posted by Dante Gardener on Jan 15th, 2026

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently sold shares of Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN). In a filing disclosed on January 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Coinbase Global stock on December 19th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

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Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Campbell’s (NASDAQ:CPB) on 12/30/2025.
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Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 12/26/2025.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) on 12/24/2025.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) on 12/24/2025.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) on 12/24/2025.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chevron (NYSE:CVX) on 12/24/2025.

Coinbase Global Price Performance

COIN stock traded down $10.80 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $245.06. 3,693,803 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 8,235,577. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $259.25 and its 200-day moving average price is $312.87. The stock has a market cap of $66.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.21 and a beta of 3.70. Coinbase Global, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $142.58 and a fifty-two week high of $444.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 2.40 and a current ratio of 2.40.

Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The cryptocurrency exchange reported $1.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.04 by $0.40. Coinbase Global had a net margin of 41.99% and a return on equity of 15.70%. The firm had revenue of $1.87 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.77 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.28 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 55.1% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts predict that Coinbase Global, Inc. will post 7.22 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Coinbase Global

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. REAP Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Coinbase Global during the third quarter worth $25,000. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd lifted its position in Coinbase Global by 92.3% during the 2nd quarter. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Europe Ltd now owns 75 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares during the period. Palisade Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Coinbase Global during the third quarter worth approximately $29,000. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. acquired a new position in Coinbase Global in the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC grew its holdings in Coinbase Global by 4,400.0% during the 3rd quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 90 shares of the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 88 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 68.84% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have issued reports on COIN. The Goldman Sachs Group raised shares of Coinbase Global from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $303.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Monday, January 5th. HC Wainwright upgraded Coinbase Global from a “sell” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price target for the stock from $300.00 to $425.00 in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $440.00 target price on shares of Coinbase Global in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. President Capital raised their target price on Coinbase Global from $401.00 to $472.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. Finally, BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $420.00 target price on shares of Coinbase Global in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $372.51.

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Insider Transactions at Coinbase Global

In other Coinbase Global news, COO Emilie Choi sold 100,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $310.88, for a total transaction of $31,088,000.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 187,802 shares in the company, valued at approximately $58,383,885.76. This trade represents a 34.75% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Frederick Ernest Ehrsam III sold 277,074 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $309.92, for a total value of $85,870,774.08. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 808,412 shares of company stock worth $237,645,711 in the last three months. Insiders own 16.56% of the company’s stock.

Coinbase Global News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Coinbase Global this week:

Positive Sentiment: Coinbase publicly pulled support for the bill to avoid provisions it says would harm tokenized equities and stablecoin rewards — a defensive move that could protect long‑term business lines if the law is rewritten. Coinbase and the Crypto Revolt Against a Crypto Bill
Positive Sentiment: Macro tailwind: Bitcoin and major crypto prices have moved higher recently, which typically boosts Coinbase’s trading volumes and revenue potential. Bitcoin Is on the Rise Again. Why Some Experts Think This Might Last a While
Neutral Sentiment: The Senate Banking Committee paused the planned markup after the flare-up with Coinbase, delaying near‑term regulatory action; delay reduces immediate policy risk but prolongs uncertainty. Crypto Market Structure Bill Paused: Senate Banking Cancels Markup
Neutral Sentiment: Reported insider/share sales by a public official were filed, a typical disclosure that can draw short‑term attention but is usually not material to fundamentals. Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) Stock Unloaded Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.
Negative Sentiment: Regulatory outlook is clouded: Coinbase’s opposition split the crypto industry and raises the chance of a more contentious/uncertain legislative path — negative for sentiment and planning. Coinbase cannot support crypto bill in current form, CEO Armstrong says
Negative Sentiment: Analysts expect a high double‑digit decline in Q4 profitability and falling spot trading volumes could pressure results; upcoming earnings are a key near‑term risk. What to Expect From Coinbase Global’s Next Quarterly Earnings Report
Negative Sentiment: Q4 crypto pullback made Coinbase one of the top detractors in major ETFs (ARK), highlighting sensitivity to crypto market swings and volume declines. Crypto slump hits ARK ETFs in Q4, Coinbase becomes top detractor

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Coinbase Global

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Coinbase Global, Inc is a U.S.-based company that operates one of the largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms. Founded in 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam and headquartered in San Francisco, Coinbase provides technology and infrastructure to buy, sell, store and use a broad range of digital assets. The company became a public company through a direct listing on the NASDAQ in April 2021 and offers services tailored to both retail and institutional customers.

Coinbase’s product portfolio includes its consumer trading platform, a self-custody mobile wallet, and institutional services such as custody, prime brokerage and execution tools.