Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal Makes Significant Stock Sales

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal reported significant stock sales on November 20, 2024.

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal made some significant stock sales on November 20, 2024, as per a recent SEC Form 4 filing. Grewal sold shares of Class A Common Stock for a total value of around $3.78 million. These shares were sold at varying prices, ranging from $304.41 to $338.50 each.

The sales were carried out to cover federal and state tax withholding obligations. These obligations arose from the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) that were previously granted to Grewal. Following these transactions, Grewal's direct ownership now amounts to 86,511 shares.

In other recent news, Coinbase experienced a noticeable decline in its revenue during the third quarter of 2024. This decrease was primarily attributed to a reduction in cryptocurrency prices and market volatility. Despite this, the company managed to achieve a slight beat on EBITDA, which surpassed consensus estimates.

Both H.C. Wainwright and Monness, Crespi, Hardt took note of this performance and maintained their Buy ratings on the stock. Additionally, Coinbase announced a $1 billion share buyback program, further highlighting the company's strategic positioning in the cryptocurrency sector.

This move also reflects confidence in Coinbase's future prospects. It's also projecting over $2 billion in revenue from subscriptions and services in 2024, marking a successful shift away from transaction fee revenue.

In the broader cryptocurrency market, the recent U.S. elections saw pro-crypto candidates making significant gains. This could potentially pave the way for a more crypto-friendly legislative environment.

The shift in political dynamics also coincides with a surge in Bitcoin's value, leading to substantial losses for short sellers in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors.

Furthermore, cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed substantial inflows ahead of the U.S. election. BlackRock's (NYSE:BLK) iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, in particular, attracted $872 million in net flows. These developments suggest a growing optimism and resilience in the cryptocurrency market.

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