Sristi Suman Jayaswal

Fri, Jun 20, 2025, 1:47 PM5 min read

The crypto tide is surging again. Bitcoin (BTCUSD) vaulted past $110,000 in June, edging near its all-time high, fueled by heavy institutional and exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows. President Donald Trump’s renewed support and pro-crypto policy winds have only intensified this momentum. Now, Ethereum (ETHUSD) is eyeing predictions as high as $15,000 while Bitcoin bulls whisper targets near $250,000 before year's end. Meanwhile, altcoins and artificial intelligence-powered blockchain projects are also gaining serious traction, hinting at a potential full-blown bull run in 2025.

Amid this resurgence stands Coinbase (COIN), the premier U.S. crypto exchange. As digital assets turned mainstream, Coinbase became the go-to gateway for retail and institutional investors diving into Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the broader crypto universe. With the crypto titans gaining steam and interest broadening across the ecosystem, Coinbase stands perfectly positioned to ride this rally’s every twist, turn, and breakout.

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One Rosenblatt analyst thinks the crypto rally is “just getting started.” With expectations of lighter regulations and Coinbase’s push into crypto payments and lending, some see COIN stock as a wise buy for investors while it’s still in the runway phase.

Founded in 2012, Coinbase is a Delaware-based crypto exchange with a $75 billion market capitalization. As the world’s third-largest crypto exchange, it caters to retail and institutional investors, driving revenue through trading and services. Coinbase expands through global licensing, acquisition, and innovation, diving into stablecoin payments, crypto cards, and subscriptions while shaping policy and redefining modern digital finance.

Coinbase’s meteoric rise to a 52-week high of $349.75 last December felt like a coronation. Bitcoin was booming, and Trump’s pro-crypto stance added fuel to the fire. But the rally fizzled. Regulatory overhangs, market tremors, and the snub from the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) bruised sentiment. COIN stock’s glow dimmed, slipping steadily as investor euphoria gave way to caution.

Now, the tide’s turning. Shares of Coinbase have rocketed 60% in just three months, fueled by Bitcoin’s resurgence and strategic bets like the Deribit acquisition. But a recent jolt came, with a more than 16% jump in just the last trading session, sparked by the Senate’s GENIUS Act win bringing clarity to stablecoin rules. The surge of Circle, USD Coin (USDCUST) issuer and Coinbase partner, as well as an American Express (AXP) powered credit card push shows that Coinbase is rewiring its playbook — and Wall Street is listening.