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Coinbase CEO Dumps $5.3M COIN Stock Ahead Major Shareholders Meeting

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has reportedly offloaded over $5 million worth of the company's stock ahead of a stockholders meeting scheduled next week.
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Coinbase CEO Dumps $5.3M COIN Stock Ahead Major Shareholders Meeting

Highlights

  • Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has divested a major stake in the company.
  • The CEO has reportedly sold nearly $5.3 million worth of COIN stock.
  • The COIN stock closed above $250 on Wednesday, registering substantial gains.

Coinbase Global, Inc. CEO Brian Armstrong has recently made headlines with his decision to sell a portion of his holdings in the company. The Coinbase CEO has reportedly offloaded $5.3 million worth of COIN stock lately. Moreover, this move comes ahead of a major shareholders meeting scheduled on Friday, June 14, 2024.

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Coinbase CEO Offloads Company Shares

According to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Armstrong executed transactions on June 3, 2024. These transactions involved the sale of shares of Coinbase’s Class A Common Stock for a total value of approximately $5.3 million.

Moreover, the sales were conducted at prices ranging from $226.7231 to $238.7523 per share. These transactions, conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in August 2023, come on the heels of a shareholders meet this week. The move raises questions about its potential impact on investor sentiment.

The filings also revealed a conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock, held by the Brian Armstrong Living Trust, at a rate of one-to-one, as per the company’s dual-class stock structure. However, this conversion did not involve any monetary transaction, and the price per share was listed as $0.0.

While the total number of shares sold by Armstrong was not disclosed, the weighted average prices for the sales ranged from $226.26 to $238.875. Detailed information about the number of shares sold at each price point within the range is available upon request. It’s important to note that despite these transactions, Armstrong still retains a significant share of the Coinbase stock.

However, the stake is held indirectly through The Brian Armstrong Living Trust. Investors often closely monitor the buying and selling activities of company executives as they may provide insights into insiders’ confidence in the company’s future performance.

Nonetheless, it’s crucial to consider that such transactions can be part of a broader financial planning strategy. Moreover, it may not necessarily reflect the company’s operational performance. The company has not released any official statement regarding these transactions at the time of this report.

Also Read: Binance Fights to Reduce Size of $13 Billion UK Lawsuit Over BSV Delisting

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About COIN Stock

Coinbase, a significant player in the crypto exchange space, holde a market capitalization of $61.73 billion. Whilst, the company’s Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 44.12. This value suggests that investors are willing to pay a higher price for its earnings compared to other companies in the industry.

Hence, it could indicate high expectations for future earnings growth, supported by anticipated net income growth for the year. Despite regulatory challenges and increased scrutiny from lawmakers, the crypto industry, led by companies like Coinbase and Ripple, continues to exert influence in the political arena. Recent reports indicate that the industry has raised over $102 million through super PACs to support pro-crypto candidates upcoming U.S. presidential elections.

In related developments, Oppenheimer has maintained its Outperform rating on Coinbase. It also cited recent engagements between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and exchanges regarding updates to filings for spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This signals an increased likelihood of approval, further bolstering investor confidence in Coinbase’s future prospects.

Moreover, Coinbase registered impressive revenue growth, with a substantial increase of 38.87% over the last twelve months as of Q1 2024. This coupled with a high gross profit margin of 85.66%, underscores its ability to maintain profitability amidst evolving market dynamics.

On Friday, June 5, Coinbase stock gained 2.95% and closed at $251.40, reattaining the $250 mark. However, the pre-market trading session today witnessed a slight slump in value for the COIN stock. At press time, Coinbase stock was down 0.97% to 248.95 in the pre-market trading session on Thursday.

Also Read: Coinbase Rolls Out Smart Wallet, Targets Wider Adoption

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