Coinbase under bearish momentum — Brian Armstrong comments focus on future revenue potential

Coinbase under bearish momentum — Brian Armstrong comments focus on future revenue potential
Coinbase Falls 2.05% Today to $165.71

Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) is currently trading at $165.71, down $3.47 or 2.05% from the previous close. Since the market opened, COIN has hovered near the session’s low, showing a $2.67 drop (about 1.6%) intraday amid moderate volatility and continued selling pressure. This decline is driven by persistent bearish momentum reflected in several momentum indicators, with regulatory concerns further intensifying seller dominance.

COIN price prediction
24H -0.6%
$143.98
48H -0.82%
$143.66
7D 1.13%
$146.48
1M -16.63%
$120.76
3M -40.34%
$86.42
6M -56.35%
$63.22
12M -52.24%
$69.18
Current price: $144.85 -15.7400 9.80%
Closed 10/30
Daily range 136.95 Arrow from to Icon 143.43
Weekly range 136.95 Arrow from to Icon 163.54
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Highlights

  • Shares of COIN fell 2.05% today and closed near the low of the daily trading range at $165.71.
  • The stock trades below key moving averages across all timeframes, confirming strong and persistent seller pressure.
  • Technical indicators signal downside momentum, with a near-term expected price range of $163 to $172 and less than 20% probability of a rebound.

Stablecoin optimism offset by fresh compliance headwinds for Coinbase

Brian Armstrong stressed his bullish outlook on stablecoins, highlighting their potential to power as much as $5 trillion in commerce by 2030 and touting their suitability for automated, global, real-time payments. This matters for COIN as strong adoption of stablecoins — for which Coinbase provides critical infrastructure — could drive future revenue and boost user engagement. However, despite this positive outlook, the market remains focused on recent regulatory risks, particularly the Irish Central Bank’s €3.25 million ($3.6 million) fine against Coinbase for deficiencies in client fund safeguarding and governance, highlighting ongoing compliance headwinds for the company.

Downtrend confirmed as COIN fails to breach key technical resistance

COIN is trading below its MA-20 ($180.85), MA-50 ($179.33), and MA-200 ($180.90), indicating sustained downward pressure across all major timeframes. The nearest dynamic support stands at the Ichimoku Kijun level of $187.18, with resistance located just above this mark. Momentum metrics, notably the MACD and RSI, signal ongoing weakness and a strong bias toward further declines. The tweet's positive signal has not been confirmed by price action, adding caution to the five-day forecast range of $163–$172.

Coinbase asset chart
Coinbase price dynamics. Source: TradingView.
Parshwa Turakhiya, analyst, views Brian Armstrong’s bullish stablecoin remarks with measured interest but urges caution given the prevailing sentiment and regulatory headlines. He believes market enthusiasm is muted due to the recent €3.25 million Irish Central Bank fine, which further tests investor confidence in COIN despite the theoretical promise of stablecoins. "Recent news flow reinforces a defensive stance — prudent investors should prioritize capital protection until evidence of a stronger risk appetite emerges," Turakhiya advises.

Previously it was reported that Coinbase expanded its suite of offerings to include futures and swaps through Coinbase Financial Markets, a CFTC/NFA member. This article adds a new dimension by examining the implications of recent developments for Coinbase's overall platform growth, with investors advised to monitor how regulatory changes may impact access to new trading products.

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