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Coinbase is falling after revenue miss, but Citigroup says a rebound is coming. Here's why
Coinbase posted a surprise first-quarter loss on Thursday, but Citi is optimistic on the stock's long-term growth potential.
TL;DR
- Coinbase shares fell after a surprise first-quarter loss, with trading activity and subscription revenue underperforming.
- Citigroup sees the CLARITY Act as a significant catalyst for Coinbase's growth, particularly in stablecoins, payments, and institutional adoption.
- The Coinbase Developer Platform is also viewed as a potential catalyst for the stock.
- A compromise has been reached on CLARITY Act language regarding interest on stablecoin balances, restricting direct interest payments but allowing usage-driven incentives.
- Key legislative milestones include a committee vote before May 21 and a full congressional vote around July 4.