Coinbase Global Option Alert: Jul 18 $240 Calls Sweep (4) near the midpoint: 44 vs 2352 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Jul 18 $240 Calls Sweep (4) near the midpoint: 44 @ $116.55 vs 2352 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$355.7905

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Aug 15 $350 Calls Sweep (18) near the Bid: 175 vs 4616 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Aug 15 $350 Calls Sweep (18) near the Bid: 175 @ $34.706 vs 4616 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$356.2699

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Thu $255 Calls at the Bid: 70 vs 557 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Thu $255 Calls at the Bid: 70 @ $98.22 vs 557 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$353.8

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Jan 16 $340 Puts at the Bid: 100 vs 633 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Jan 16 $340 Puts at the Bid: 100 @ $51.75 vs 633 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$354.07

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Sep 19 $340 Puts at the Ask: 750 vs 275 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Sep 19 $340 Puts at the Ask: 750 @ $32.5 vs 275 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$354.82

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Thu $340 Calls at the Bid: 400 vs 1414 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Thu $340 Calls at the Bid: 400 @ $13.8 vs 1414 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$349.87

Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) Stock

COINBASE GLOBAL INC -CLASS A

Coinbase Global

Coinbase Glb

Founded in 2012, Coinbase is the leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. The company intends to be the safe and regulation-compliant point of entry for retail investors and institutions into the cryptocurrency economy. Users can establish an account directly with the firm, instead of using an intermediary, and many choose to allow Coinbase to act as a custodian for their cryptocurrency, giving the company breadth beyond that of a traditional financial exchange. While the company still generates the majority of its revenue from transaction fees charged to its retail customers, Coinbase uses internal investment and acquisitions to expand into adjacent businesses, such as prime brokerage and data analytics.

Coinbase Global, Inc. - Class A Common Stock

Coinbase Global Inc

Coin Citadel

Coin98 - United States Dollar

CoinEx Token

CoinLoan

CoinMerge (BEP-20)

CoinPoker

COINSHARES INTL LTD by Coinshares International Limited

CoinShares International Ltd

CoinShares Valkyrie Bitcoin Futures Leveraged Strategy ETF

CoinShares Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF

CoinShares Valkyrie Bitcoin and Ether Strategy ETF

CoinSmart Financial Inc

Coinbase Wrapped Staked ETH - United States Dollar

Coincheck Group NV

Coinshares Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund

COINSILIUM GROUP LTD ORD by Coinsilium Group Ltd.

Coinsilium Group Ltd

BlackRock Inc.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>) has surpassed Strategy Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) holdings, accumulating nearly 700,000 BTC worth approximately $75.8 billion and capturing 3.32% of Bitcoin&#8217;s total supply, according to Bitcoin Treasuries data.
What Happened: The milestone marks a significant shift in corporate Bitcoin ownership after just 18 months of trading. ETF Institute Co-Founder Nate Geraci called the achievement &#8220;ridiculous&#8221; in a Monday X post, highlighting IBIT&#8217;s rapid accumulation pace.
<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"> 
<div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">New milestone… iShares Bitcoin ETF now holds over 700,000 btc. &#x2A;700,000&#x2A; Did this in 18 months. Ridiculous.
&mdash; Nate Geraci (@NateGeraci) <a href="https://twitter.com/NateGeraci/status/1942402697388294356?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
</figure>
MicroStrategy, led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, holds 597,325 BTC valued at $64.8 billion with an average cost basis of $70,982 per coin. The business intelligence firm pioneered the corporate Bitcoin treasury strategy and maintains $22.6 billion in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46281239/strategy-launches-4-2-billion-offering-to-fuel-further-bitcoin-accumulation">unrealized profits from its $42.4 billion investment</a>.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46291389/us-stocks-likely-to-open-mixed-as-trump-issues-tariff-letters-experts-peg-ai-investments-as-durable-drivers-of-returns">US Stocks Likely To Open Mixed As Trump Issues Tariff Letters: Experts Peg AI Investments As &#8216;Durable Drivers Of Returns&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: IBIT now generates an estimated $187.2 million in annual fees, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46228970/blackrocks-bitcoin-etf-surpasses-sp-500-etf-in-revenue-as-xrp-dogecoin-etf-approval-predicted-to-follow-soon">surpassing revenue from BlackRock&#8217;s Core S&amp;P 500 ETF</a>, according to VanEck&#8216;s Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel. The Bitcoin ETF commands 55% of the Bitcoin ETF market share with over $52 billion in cumulative inflows.
MicroStrategy announced Monday a $4.2 billion at-the-market offering of Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock to fund additional Bitcoin purchases. The move is part of the company&#8217;s expanded &#8220;42/42&#8221; capital plan targeting $84 billion in Bitcoin acquisitions by 2027, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46281239/strategy-launches-4-2-billion-offering-to-fuel-further-bitcoin-accumulation">which is 38% complete</a>.
The corporate Bitcoin landscape continues evolving as Japanese tech company Metaplanet recently surpassed Coinbase Global Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) holdings with 10,000 BTC, demonstrating growing institutional adoption <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45957733/metaplanet-surpasses-coinbase-in-bitcoin-holdings-with-117-million-purchase-japans-crypto-giant-now-targets-1-of-btc-supply-by-2027">beyond traditional treasury strategies</a>.
Read Next: 
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/07/46290263/is-china-dodging-us-tariffs-direct-exports-to-america-plunge-43-as-vietnam-and-indonesia-see-big-spurts-report">Is China Dodging US Tariffs? Direct Exports To America Plunge 43% As Vietnam And Indonesia See Big Spurts: Report</a></li>
</ul>
Disclaimer:&nbsp;This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
Photo courtesy: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com

Coverage of Bitcoin, Etherum, Ripple and all the latest digital currencies.

Cryptocurrency

Equities

News

Markets

ETFs

$BTC

COIN

Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund

FBTC

IBIT

MSTR

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Just Overtook Michael Saylor's MSTR — Now Holds Nearly 700,000 BTC

Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management has filed plans to launch four new exchange-traded funds designed to offer downside protection for investors in its flagship ARK Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#BATS">ARKK</a>), while placing a cap on potential gains.
Check out the current price of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ARKK" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ARKK stock here.</a>
What Happened: Last week, Ark filed <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1579982/000121390025061181/ea0247921-01_485apos.htm">with</a> the SEC for four new funds, the ARK Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 Defined Innovation ETFs, which will each operate on a rolling 12-month cycle beginning in January, April, July, and October, respectively.
Referred to as &#8220;buffer ETFs,&#8221; they are mostly aimed at limiting potential losses at the firm&#8217;s Ark Innovation ETF to 50%, over their respective timeframes. However, they will only participate in ARKK's gains if the underlying fund rises more than about 5% over that same period, according to a report by Reuters.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/07/46211529/cathie-wood-doubles-down-on-tesla-amid-elon-musks-feud-with-trump-sells-3-million-worth-of-coinbase-stock">Cathie Wood Doubles Down On Tesla Amid Elon Musk&#8217;s Feud With Trump, Sells $3 Million Worth Of Coinbase Stock</a>
This marks Ark&#8217;s entry into the growing buffer ETF market, which has been gaining traction in recent years as investors seek a more measured approach to equity market volatility.
<figure class="wp-block-table"> 
<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Newly Launched Buffer ETF Name (Ticker)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">ARK Q1 Defined Innovation ETF (ARKI)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">ARK Q2 Defined Innovation ETF (ARKJ)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">ARK Q3 Defined Innovation ETF (ARKL)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">ARK Q4 Defined Innovation ETF (ARKM)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
With this, the Ark joins the ranks of BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), Allianz SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALIZF#OTC">ALIZF</a>) and Innovator ETFs by Capital Management LLC, which have several such products in the market.
According to Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, &#8220;These are like Diet Ark. Investors are probably telling them, &#8216;we like the taste and the kick but would like to trim the caffeine and sugar.'&#8221;
&#8220;So maybe they would like to give up a touch of upside for some sleep at night for the downside,&#8221; Balchunas says, as reported <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-07/cathie-wood-targets-investor-jitters-with-diet-ark-buffer-etfs">by</a> Bloomberg.
<figure class="wp-block-table"> 
<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<thead>
<tr>
<th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Company</th>
<th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Portfolio Weight</th>
<th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025 YTD Return</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">9.89%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-22.50%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">8.48%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+38.84%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">7.65%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+18.22%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Roblox Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6.41%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+83.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">CRISPR Therapeutics AG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRSP#NASDAQ">CRSP</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">5.41%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+23.53%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">5.40%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+136.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Circle Internet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">4.80%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+149.26%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NASDAQ">SHOP</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">4.71%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+8.49%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tempus AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">4.63%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+69.37%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">4.15%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+85.02%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Why It Matters: Last week, Proshares <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/new-etfs/25/07/46208362/proshares-launches-etfs-that-reset-daily-so-you-dont-have-to-panic-when-markets-are-choppy">launched buffer ETFs</a> that reset daily, without lock-in periods that last for an entire year. The fund house employs a patent-pending methodology that protects investors from daily drawdowns, while still providing exposure to potential gains.
Ark&#8217;s funds have been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/25/06/45804512/trump-musk-feud-gets-ugly-etfs-exposed-with-tesla-caught-in-the-crossfire">caught in the crossfire</a> in recent months, particularly due to its exposure to Tesla, which witnessed sharp drawdowns in response to the ongoing feud between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. The buffer ETFs are aimed at protecting investors from such volatility.
This kind of protection is particularly suited for the Ark Innovation ETF, given its exposure to speculative and disruptive technologies. In 2022, the fund witnessed a steep 66.9% pullback owing to the same. 
Price Action: The Ark Innovation ETF was down 0.91% on Monday, trading at $70.44 and is up 0.06% after hours.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="193" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/08013955/Screenshot-2025-07-08-at-11.09.37-AM-1024x193.png" alt="" class="wp-image-975787" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/08013955/Screenshot-2025-07-08-at-11.09.37-AM-1024x193.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/08013955/Screenshot-2025-07-08-at-11.09.37-AM-300x57.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/08013955/Screenshot-2025-07-08-at-11.09.37-AM-768x145.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/08013955/Screenshot-2025-07-08-at-11.09.37-AM.png 1176w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>
According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, the Ark Innovation ETF has an unfavorable price trend in the short, medium and long terms, but how does it compare with other related ETFs? Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> to find out more.
Photo courtesy: ChrisStock82 / Shutterstock.com
Read More: 
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/07/46267760/cathie-wood-questions-big-movement-in-old-bitcoin-part-of-a-government-settlement-deal">Cathie Wood Questions Big Movement In Old Bitcoin: &#8216;Part Of A Government Settlement Deal?&#8217;</a></li>
</ul>

Specialty ETFs

Options

Allianz Ag Muenchen Namen-Akt Vinkuliert Shares

ALIZF

ARKK

CRCL

CRSP

HOOD

PLTR

RBLX

ROKU

SHOP

TSLA

Cathie Wood-Led Ark Launches Buffer ETFs For Its Flagship ARKK, Analyst Says It's Like Diet Soda — 50% Loss Protection, But There's A Catch

Throughout the last three months, 27 analysts have evaluated Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $288.46, with a high estimate of $510.00 and a low estimate of $180.00. Marking an increase of 4.93%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $274.92. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751925651_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A clear picture of Coinbase Global's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>James Yaro</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
<td>$239.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owen Lau</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$293.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Ryan</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gautam Chhugani</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$510.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Palmer</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$421.00</td>
<td>$301.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cindy Wang</td>
<td>China Renaissance</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$353.30</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Brendler</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Williams</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Palmer</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$301.00</td>
<td>$252.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Yaro</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$239.00</td>
<td>$209.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Brendler</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owen Lau</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$293.00</td>
<td>$269.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Yaro</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$209.00</td>
<td>$189.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Brendler</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Todaro</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$276.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owen Lau</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$269.00</td>
<td>$279.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Moley</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Vafi</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Christiansen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$276.00</td>
<td>$344.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Brendler</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ed Engel</td>
<td>Compass Point</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Palmer</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$252.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Brendler</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Coinbase Global. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Coinbase Global compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Coinbase Global's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Coinbase Global's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COIN/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Coinbase Global analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Coinbase Global</h2>
Founded in 2012, Coinbase is the leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. The company intends to be the safe and regulation-compliant point of entry for retail investors and institutions into the cryptocurrency economy. Users can establish an account directly with the firm, instead of using an intermediary, and many choose to allow Coinbase to act as a custodian for their cryptocurrency, giving the company breadth beyond that of a traditional financial exchange. While the company still generates the majority of its revenue from transaction fees charged to its retail customers, Coinbase uses internal investment and acquisitions to expand into adjacent businesses, such as prime brokerage and data analytics.
<h3>Coinbase Global: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Coinbase Global's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 24.23%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Coinbase Global's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 3.23%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Coinbase Global's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 0.63%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Coinbase Global's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.3%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Coinbase Global's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.41, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now?
Benzinga Edge gives you instant access to all major analyst upgrades, downgrades, and price targets. Sort by accuracy, upside potential, and more. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=be8be9arja3be22bz21&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Click here to stay ahead of the market</a>.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Analyst Ratings

Demystifying Coinbase Global: Insights From 27 Analyst Reviews

Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro maintains Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $239 to $268.

Price Target

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Coinbase Global, Raises Price Target to $268

Forget apple pie and fireworks—Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) just pulled off the most explosive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46257412/is-the-market-open-on-july-4th-everything-you-need-to-know">Fourth of July</a> in history, hitting $109,433 during the day. That's not just a milestone, it's a monument.
Back in 2012, a Bitcoin cost you seven bucks and some hope, noted a <a href="https://x.com/DocumentingBTC/status/1941085985472954766">post</a> on X. In 2016, it was cheaper than a tank of gas. 
Now? It could buy you a Tesla Model 3 (costs around $44k to $56K in the U.S.) and still leave enough for a long weekend in Miami.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46260174/this-bitcoin-collector-turned-500-into-over-10-million-by-selling-100-physical-bitcoin">This Bitcoin Collector Turned $500 Into Over $10 Million By Selling 100 &#8216;Physical&#8217; Bitcoin</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The American Dream, Digitized</h2>
Here's a red-white-and-blue reality check:
<figure class="wp-block-table"> 
<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Year</th>
<th>July 4 Price</th>
<th>YoY Gain</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>2025</td>
<td>$109,433</td>
<td>+86%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2024</td>
<td>$58,659</td>
<td>+89%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2023</td>
<td>$31,051</td>
<td>+57%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2022</td>
<td>$19,750</td>
<td>-44%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2021</td>
<td>$34,973</td>
<td>+285% from 2020</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Data Source: <a href="https://x.com/DocumentingBTC/status/1941085985472954766">X</a>
Bitcoin didn't just beat inflation—it obliterated every traditional asset class over a decade. The 10-year CAGR from 2015 to 2025? Over 100% annually. Show us another Fourth of July tradition with returns like that.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Investor Angle: Is This Still The Beginning?</h2>
With talk of a U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve heating up and ETF flows keeping crypto flush, Bitcoin's legitimacy is no longer in question. What is up for debate is valuation—can the rally continue from here?
Crypto-native plays like Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and miners like MARA Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) are already riding the fireworks. But even conservative investors are quietly allocating to Bitcoin via regulated ETFs, betting this Fourth of July trend still has legs.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BTC: Earnings Every Year</h2>
America celebrates independence once a year. Bitcoin's been earning it every year. From $0.01 in 2010 to over $100K in 2025, it's become the most relentless freedom trade of our time.
This Fourth of July, Bitcoin didn't just party—it planted a flag.
Read Next: 
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46259948/bitcoin-etfs-just-pulled-in-600-million-in-a-day-is-a-major-price-breakout-coming-next">Bitcoin ETFs Just Pulled In $600 Million In A Day—Is A Major Price Breakout Coming Next?</a></li>
</ul>
Image: Shutterstock

MARA

Bitcoin's 4th Of July Boom: Enough For A Tesla And A Tan

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$86.9K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$91.3K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
<td>$206.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>636</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$357.50</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>171</td>
<td>345</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$51.0K</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>257</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BULL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>236</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$36.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>195</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$585.00</td>
<td>$94.0K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$100.4K</td>
<td>678</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>16</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on July 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.9K, with a price of $435.0 per contract. There were 12759 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4928 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 42 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 54 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.3K, with a price of $1692.0 per contract. There were 8492 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2187 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on July 25, 2025. Parties traded 507 contract(s) at a $14.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $206.8K, with a price of $408.0 per contract. There were 1196 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 636 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 68 contract(s) at a $357.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $442.5 per contract. There were 171 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 345 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 77 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 65 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.0K, with a price of $785.0 per contract. There were 16 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 257 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BULL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BULL#NASDAQ">BULL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 77 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.5K, with a price of $445.0 per contract. There were 2769 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 236 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.9K, with a price of $840.0 per contract. There were 1142 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 195 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 77 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 33 contract(s) at a $585.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $94.0K, with a price of $2850.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 137 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 196 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $100.4K, with a price of $1255.0 per contract. There were 678 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 80 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 896 day(s) on December 17, 2027. Parties traded 16 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $1937.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

AFRM

BULL

SOFI

10 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

The stock market's buzzing with euphoria, with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cnn-business-fear-greed-index">CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index</a> at 78—"<a href="https://edition.cnn.com/markets/fear-and-greed">Extreme Greed</a>" for the first time since March 2024.
Investors are all-in, and this frothy market is ripe for bold moves in growth stocks. Here are five long trades to surf this wave. Buckle up—this market's fizzier than a shaken soda can.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Bitcoin Miners (MARA, RIOT): Crypto Reserve Rocket</h2>
The U.S. government's push for a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) strategic reserve has crypto miners like MARA Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) and Riot Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) in the spotlight. X posts are <a href="https://x.com/search?q=%24BTC%20and%20bullish&amp;src=typed_query&amp;f=top">hyping</a> a Bitcoin bull run. 
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0704"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="629" height="484" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04070308/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-4.31.29-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-973107" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04070308/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-4.31.29-PM.png 629w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04070308/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-4.31.29-PM-300x231.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px" /></a></figure>
Both stocks are breaking above their eight, 20-day, 50-day and 200-day moving averages. 
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0704"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="629" height="484" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04070320/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-4.31.39-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-973108" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04070320/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-4.31.39-PM.png 629w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04070320/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-4.31.39-PM-300x231.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px" /></a></figure>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0704">Chart created using Benzinga Pro</a>
With both stocks soaring on the Bitcoin reserve sentiment, any dips might be opportunities for a leveraged bet on the crypto mania.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/25/07/46253926/tesla-nvidia-palantir-etfs-dominate-as-traders-pile-into-high-risk-bets-in-june">Tesla, Nvidia, Palantir ETFs Dominate As Traders Pile Into High-Risk Bets In June</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): AI's Unstoppable Beast</h2>
Nvidia remains the greed poster child, courtesy the tech world&#8217;s promising insatiable AI chip demand. The company has maintained its AI dominance and continues to be a top pick for growth-oriented investors, specially those looking to profit from a greed-oriented market.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0704"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="629" height="484" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04071809/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-4.32.19-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-973111" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04071809/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-4.32.19-PM.png 629w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04071809/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-4.32.19-PM-300x231.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px" /></a></figure>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0704">Chart created using Benzinga Pro</a>
The stock trades comfortably above all moving averages, and has made a Golden Cross recently, indicating the rally still has room. The MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) indicator at 6.56 continues to trend bullish while the RSI (relative strength index) flirts with the overbought territory.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>): Data's Darling</h2>
Palantir has been riding the data and AI wave too, with its stock roaring over 390% in the past year, 78%+ YTD. Meanwhile, Wall Street has been touting its AI-driven government and commercial contracts. Recent <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44305045/archer-taps-palantirs-ai-to-supercharge-electric-aircraft-production-and-flight-tech">partnerships</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46080274/palantir-just-boarded-a-flying-startup-and-this-nano-cap-stock-just-took-off">investments</a> also indicate that Palantir has been foraying beyond defense and into aviation. 
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0704"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="629" height="484" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04101759/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-4.32.35-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-973162" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04101759/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-4.32.35-PM.png 629w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04101759/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-4.32.35-PM-300x231.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px" /></a></figure>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0704">Chart created using Benzinga Pro</a>
The stock's been treading north, broadly, with occasional dips offering buying opportunities to Palantir bulls.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">4. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): Robotaxi Rocket Fuel</h2>
Tesla is electric with its Robotaxi becoming the talk of the town. Recently, the stock&#8217;s hit a few speed bumps, akin to its latest tech launch. While Tesla&#8217;s robotaxi rollout in Austin has fueled stock momentum, but safety concerns and NHTSA scrutiny signal caution ahead. Widespread traffic <a href="https://opentools.ai/news/teslas-robotaxi-rollout-excitement-meets-safety-concerns">violations</a> by Tesla's self-driving cars are drawing regulatory attention—investors may want to temper the hype.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0704"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="629" height="484" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04102512/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-4.32.45-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-973163" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04102512/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-4.32.45-PM.png 629w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04102512/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-4.32.45-PM-300x231.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px" /></a></figure>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0704">Chart created using Benzinga Pro</a>
Technicals side with caution too, as the stock has dipped below most moving averages, finding support in the 200-day SMA (simple moving average). The RSI is neutral at 47.59 but a negative MACD again speaks caution. Overall, the growth-oriented Tesla bulls may see this as a buy-the-dip opportunity. Though investors must be warned, that Tesla stock, being driven a lot by sentiment, doesn&#8217;t some without speed bumps.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">5. Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>): Crypto's Comeback Kid</h2>
Coinbase is another stock riding the Bitcoin reserve wave, with Wall Street noting its role in custody and trading.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0704"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="629" height="484" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04103307/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-4.46.46-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-973164" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04103307/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-4.46.46-PM.png 629w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/04103307/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-4.46.46-PM-300x231.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px" /></a></figure>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0704">Chart created using Benzinga Pro</a>
The stock has seen and uptick in and strong trading volume recently, driven by the Bitcoin reserve momentum. With an RSI of 68.09 and a healthy MACD at 30.30, COIN stock trades above moving averages &#8211; both short and long-term. For those seeking to profit from a greedy market, COIN is definitely a play on crypto greed.
Extreme greed can make heroes &#8211; or bagholders. These five trades ride the current wave, but frothy markets demand sharp entries, tighter stops, and zero complacency. Ride the trend, but don't forget: euphoria always overstays its welcome… until it doesn't.
Read Next: 
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46259795/everyone-talked-about-nvidia-apple-and-tesla-but-this-one-tech-stock-has-left-them-all-behind-in-2025">Everyone Talked About Nvidia, Apple And Tesla, But This One Tech Stock Has Left Them All Behind In 2025</a></li>
</ul>

Long Ideas

Tech

Trading Ideas

NVDA

RIOT

Greed Mode On: Why Tesla, Nvidia, Palantir And Bitcoin Plays Could Rip

Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) continues to consolidate on Thursday. This comes after the stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46248538/bitcoin-ethereum-solana-treasury-companies-need-to-manage-market-volatility-franklin-templeton-report-warns">gained about 35% in just two weeks</a>.
A flag pattern formed on the chart and could be a bullish dynamic. It is why Coinbase is the Stock of the Day.
Some people think technical analysis is like astrology or reading tea leaves. And for many analysts, it is. They look for patterns on charts without understanding the price action and trading dynamics that make them form.
If understood and applied correctly, technical analysis is the study of the supply and demand and psychology in a market.
For example, when the leadership of the market is changing, from bulls to bears or bears to bulls, a reversal pattern may appear on a chart. This can be a rounded pattern, a reversal day, a V pattern, or a double or triple top or bottom.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="587" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/03144915/CoinbasGlobal.one_-1024x587.png" alt="" class="wp-image-972565" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/03144915/CoinbasGlobal.one_-1024x587.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/03144915/CoinbasGlobal.one_-300x172.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/03144915/CoinbasGlobal.one_-768x440.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/03144915/CoinbasGlobal.one_.png 1426w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46240607/microsoft-slashes-9000-jobs-while-mark-zuckerbergs-meta-poaches-20-million-worth-of-ai-talent-from-openai-investor-warns-of-jealousy-envy-and-helplessness-among-tech-workers-in-silic">Microsoft Slashes 9,000 Jobs While Mark Zuckerberg&#8217;s Meta Poaches $20 Million Worth Of AI Talent From OpenAI: Investor Warns Of &#8216;Jealousy, Envy, And Helplessness&#8217; Among Tech Workers In Silicon Valley</a>
If the leadership changes slowly over an extended period of time the rounded pattern may form. If the change takes place in one day, a reversal day pattern may form. If a stock tests and fails at resistance or support before reversing, it could be a double or triple top or bottom.
A flag pattern is different. It is a continuation pattern. It indicates a break in a trend that will soon get back into gear.
As you can see on the chart, Coinbase made a large and rapid move higher. This resulted in large amounts of volume trading.
Some of the traders who were doing the buying decided that the stock had gotten ahead of itself. They left the market in hopes that the price would go back down so they could finish their buying at lower prices.
As a result of this, the stock traded sideways and the volume diminished. The key to the flag pattern is the lower volume. It is a characteristic of a break in a trend.
There is a good chance Coinbase breaks out of the upside of this pattern and starts to move higher again.
Read Next: • <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/short-ideas/25/07/46251589/sp500-technical-analysis-rsi-july-2025">The S&amp;P 500 Sank 10% The Last Time This Warning Flashed</a>

Photo: Shutterstock

Technicals

Stock Of The Day: Classic Flag Pattern In Coinbase?

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$86.9K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$91.3K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
<td>$206.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>636</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$357.50</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>171</td>
<td>345</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$51.0K</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>257</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BULL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>236</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$36.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>195</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$585.00</td>
<td>$94.0K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$100.4K</td>
<td>678</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>16</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.9K, with a price of $435.0 per contract. There were 12759 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4928 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 43 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 54 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.3K, with a price of $1692.0 per contract. There were 8492 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2187 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on July 25, 2025. Parties traded 507 contract(s) at a $14.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $206.8K, with a price of $408.0 per contract. There were 1196 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 636 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 8 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 68 contract(s) at a $357.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $442.5 per contract. There were 171 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 345 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 78 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 65 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.0K, with a price of $785.0 per contract. There were 16 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 257 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BULL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BULL#NASDAQ">BULL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 78 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.5K, with a price of $445.0 per contract. There were 2769 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 236 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 15 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 44 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.9K, with a price of $840.0 per contract. There were 1142 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 195 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 78 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 33 contract(s) at a $585.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $94.0K, with a price of $2850.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 137 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 197 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $100.4K, with a price of $1255.0 per contract. There were 678 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 80 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 897 day(s) on December 17, 2027. This event was a transfer of 16 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $1937.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

10 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

I just wrapped up a deep dive into what I'm calling the "real report card" for 2025 so far…and the results might surprise you.
Some tech names are ripping, while others are getting absolutely crushed. I'm talking over 100% rebounds on stocks like Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and nearly 50% haircuts on household names like Lululemon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>).
So today, I want to break down exactly what's leading and what&#8217;s lagging as we enter the second half of the year, how I'm trading both sides of the tape using simple, strategic spreads and why I think the biggest opportunities right now lie in playing both ends of the market.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">60% Off Benzinga Pro &#8211; July 4th Week Only</h2>
Stop drowning in noise from scattered trading sources that don't work together. Get our exclusive Benzinga Wire stories, filtering that actually works with everything integrated in one platform. Cut through the noise <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/4th-of-july-sale/?utm_campaign=bzpro-4th&amp;el=ResearchDaily&amp;he={{email}}&amp;adt_ei={{email}}&amp;utm_adType=SponsorAd&amp;utm_ad=RD070425">HERE</a> (60% Off).
Let&#8217;s start with what&#8217;s working.
I ran my latest scans across the top 425 most liquid optionable stocks (out of tens of thousands) to see who is sitting at their year-to-date highs and who is sitting at the lows.
The winners? They're almost all in tech and exchanges.
Micron (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), Cisco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), Robinhood (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), Paramount (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>) and Coinbase are all trading at or near their 25-week highs, and they're telling a clear story about where strength is showing up in this market.
We've got semiconductors, legacy tech, disruptive fintech, crypto infrastructure and streaming media all making the list.
That's not random.
MU and CSCO represent two ends of the tech spectrum—one a chipmaker riding the AI and memory boom, the other a networking heavyweight benefiting from increased infrastructure spend. Both are showing signs of quiet accumulation.
HOOD and COIN are riding the same tailwind: a resurgence in retail interest and the rebound in crypto. COIN, in particular, has been a standout. It's already doubled since bottoming out in early April, making it one of the biggest comeback stories in the market right now. That kind of V-shaped move tells me institutional money is quietly stepping back in.
And then there's Paramount. With ongoing rumors and a push toward streaming consolidation, PARA has become a speculative favorite in certain corners of the market.
Now, when you zoom out and look at this group as a whole, there's a clear theme: Capital is flowing back into high-leverage, high-beta names—but it's doing so selectively. This isn't a broad-based rally. It's precise. And it's rotating into names with clear catalysts, strong relative strength and just enough volatility to make the options worth trading.
That's exactly the type of setup I look for.
It's the kind of strength that doesn't happen by accident, the kind that has real momentum behind the crypto comeback. And COIN is acting as a high-beta proxy for Bitcoin itself.
So, let's talk strategy.
When I pulled this data, COIN was trading around $309. The August 310 calls were going for about $31, roughly 10% of the stock price. That&#8217;s a bit rich for a single-leg call.
So, how do we lower cost and risk?
By structuring a call spread. For example, buying the 310 and selling the 320 call could be done for around $5. That cuts your risk nearly in half and sets up a clean 1:1 reward-to-risk ratio if COIN climbs another 10 points. And if you prefer something more aggressive? Using the 330 and 340 calls in this spread instead could cost you as little as $3 and up to $7 in potential upside (although you&#8217;d need a bigger move to get there).
That's how we use the market's pricing inefficiencies to our advantage. But what about the losers?
Tilray (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLRY#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>), JD.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), Lululemon and Luminar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAZR#NASDAQ">LAZR</a>) are sitting at the bottom of the pile, each trading at or near their 25-week lows. And while names like Tilray are already so beaten down that further downside may be limited, LULU caught my eye.
This is still an expensive stock, with real room to fall.
After a rough series of earnings, LULU has slipped from over $420 earlier this year to around $227. Even with better-than-expected numbers, the stock has struggled to recover, and that's not a good sign.
So, how do we position ourselves for further weakness?
The 225 puts are going for about $8. But opening a 225/220 put spread would only cost a little over $2. That caps risk, improves breakeven, and still leaves the door open for a potential double.
We'll soon take a deeper dive into the best trading strategies of the year. But first, I wanted to give you an example of the power in blocking out the noise of the 24/7 news cycle – and understanding what the market is really doing beneath the surface.
Whether it's a tech breakout like Coinbase or a weak rebound like Lululemon, the opportunities are there—you just need to know where to look and how to trade them smartly.
Editorial content from our expert contributors is intended to be information for the general public and not individualized investment advice. Editors/contributors are presenting their individual opinions and strategies, which are neither expressly nor impliedly approved or endorsed by Benzinga.
Photo: Shutterstock

Opinion

CSCO

LAZR

LULU

PARA

TLRY

How I'm Trading 2025's Biggest Winners And Losers

Corporate crypto treasury strategies offer substantial opportunities but also carry the risk of a damaging feedback loop, according to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/46148645/bitcoin-heavyweight-strategy-faces-multiple-securities-fraud-lawsuits-over-btc-treasury-disclosures-report">Franklin Templeton Digital Assets report.</a>
What Happened: The firm <a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/360913/franklin-templeton-flags-uncertain-outlook-for-crypto-treasury-firms-citing-dangerous-feedback-loop-risk?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss">noted</a> in its report published on Wednesday the growing number of publicly traded companies adopting crypto treasury models, where businesses raise capital to purchase and hold crypto assets like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) on their balance sheets.
According to Bitcoin Treasuries data, around 135 public companies are now following this approach with Bitcoin alone.
Inspired by Michael Saylor's playbook at Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), these companies have collectively raised billions of dollars since early 2024 through instruments such as equity offerings, convertible notes, preferred shares, private placements, and in some cases, SPACs or reverse mergers.
Beyond Strategy's leadership in Bitcoin, other key players include Metaplanet (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTPLF#OTC">MTPLF</a>), Twenty One, SharpLink, Upexi, and Sol Strategies, each focusing on specific crypto assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Solana.
Franklin Templeton analysts highlighted the key advantage of this model: companies can raise capital at a premium to their net asset value (NAV), meaning they can issue shares at a price higher than the value of the crypto they hold. 
This dynamic, they noted, is supported by crypto's inherent price volatility, which increases the value of embedded options in instruments like convertible notes.
Rising crypto prices can also create a positive feedback loop where higher valuations attract new investors, reinforcing stock price gains and enabling further capital raises. 
For firms holding Proof-of-Stake assets like Ethereum and Solana, staking provides an additional revenue stream that compounds potential returns.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46228386/inside-the-trump-familys-620-million-crypto-empire">Anthony Scaramucci Predicts Bitcoin Treasury Frenzy &#8216;Will Fade&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: Franklin Templeton warned that the strategy is not without significant risks.
If a company's stock price falls below its NAV, issuing new shares would dilute existing investors and could halt capital inflows, disrupting the growth cycle. 
Falling crypto prices could spark a negative spiral, where companies are forced to sell assets to stabilize their stock price, which would further depress crypto markets and erode investor confidence.
&#8220;The corporate crypto treasury model is a new phase of institutional adoption, but managing the premium to NAV and navigating market volatility will be critical to the model's survival,&#8221; the analysts concluded. 
A sustained market drawdown or an extended bear market could quickly make these companies highly risky bets.
Analysts at Presto Research have also flagged that the risks of liquidation or collapse within the crypto treasury sector are real, though they argue these risks are more nuanced than previous crises like Terra (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">LUNC</a>) or Three Arrows Capital. 
Meanwhile, Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) Institutional's David Duong has warned that aggressive, leveraged corporate crypto buying could eventually pose systemic risks, though near-term pressures remain contained.
Read Next: 
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46227149/every-new-trillion-of-debt-in-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-is-free-adertising-for-bitcoin-expert-states">Every New Trillion Of Debt In Trump&#8217;s &#8216;Big Beautiful Bill&#8217; Is &#8216;Free Adertising For Bitcoin,&#8217; Expert States</a></li>
</ul>
Image: Shutterstock

$ETH

$LUNC

$SOL

MTPLF

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Treasury Companies Need To Manage Market Volatility, Franklin Templeton Report Warns

Each trading day features hundreds of headlines and press releases on Benzinga Pro, a source for traders to see the latest news on the overall market<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0702" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;and individual tickers.</a>
The 2025 year is half over with July now here, which is likely hard for many to believe. Here is a look at the most searched stocks on Benzinga Pro for the first half of 2025. Current prices and year-to-date performance are based on June 30 market close prices and do not include dividends.
1. SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $617.85</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $481.81 to $619.22</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +5.7%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 3rd</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45171636/exclusive-aprils-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-tesla-apple-palantir-nvidia-stocks-rank">April</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/06/45750724/exclusive-mays-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-apple-palantir-coreweave-nvidia-rank">May</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/07/46205646/exclusive-june-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-coreweave-nvidia-apple-stock-rank">June </a>2025 Search Rank: 1st/1st/1st</li>
</ul>
2. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $317.66</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $182 to $488.54</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -16.3%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 2nd &nbsp;</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 3rd/4th/2nd</li>
</ul>
3. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $157.99</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $86.63 to $158.71</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +14.2%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 1st</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 2nd/2nd/3rd</li>
</ul>
4. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $136.32</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $21.23 to $148.22</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +81.3%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 7th</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 7th/3rd/4th</li>
</ul>
5. Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $49.85</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $13.47 to $72.98</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +97.8%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 8th/9th/8th</li>
</ul>
6. UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $311.97</li>
<li>52-Week Range: 248.88 to $630.73</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -38.2%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/5th/Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
7. CoreWeave Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $163.06</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $33.52 to $187</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +307.8%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not Public</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/11th/6th</li>
</ul>
8. Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $49.01</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $17.25 to $96.33</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +63.1%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 4th</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 9th/Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
9. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $141.90</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $76.48 to $187.28</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +17.6%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 6th</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 18th/14th/9th</li>
</ul>
10. Oklo Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $55.99</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $5.35 to $73.55</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +156.3%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/12th/10th</li>
</ul>
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/07/46198021/nvidia-vs-microsoft-vs-apple-which-stock-reaches-4-trillion-first">Nvidia Vs. Microsoft Vs. Apple: Which Stock Reaches $4 Trillion First?</a>
Honorable Mentions:&nbsp;The following stocks were the 11th&nbsp;to 20th&nbsp;most-searched tickers on&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;for the first six months of 2025.
11. Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)
12. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
13. Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)
14. Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)
15. Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)
16. SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>)
17. D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>)
18. Asset Entities (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASST#NASDAQ">ASST</a>)
19. Circle Internet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>)
20. Pony AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>)
Why It's Important: The top 10 list for the first six months of 2025 looked similar to the month of June, with eight of the companies the same.
UnitedHealth Group, which has appeared in only one top 20 over the past three months, ranked sixth thanks to the strong interest in the ticker at the start of the year.
Super Micro Computer similarly ranked eighth for the first half of 2025 despite only a ninth place rank in April and not being in the top 20 in May or June. The stock was particularly popular during the first three months of the year.
If the top 10 holds steady for the rest of the year, the top three stocks would match the 2024 year, but in a different order. In 2024, it was Nvidia ranked first, followed by Tesla and the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust. The three stocks now rank in opposite order through the first six months of the year.
Outside of the top 10 there weren't many huge surprises with themes such as cryptocurrency, AI and quantum computing being strong in the first six months of 2025.
Apple ended the first half of the year ranked 12th, despite previously ranking in the top 10 in several months to start the year. Other Mag 7 stocks such as Amazon and Meta also ranked in the 11 to 20. Alphabet ranked just outside of the top 20 for the first half of the year at 22nd place. Nowhere to be found in the top 25 was Microsoft, a member of the Mag 7 and the second most valuable company in the world.
Stay tuned <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0702" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to Benzinga Pro </a>for more market-moving news and to track the top tickers.
Read Next: 
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/07/46200141/dow-jones-2025-first-half-scoreboard-top-10-winners-losers-where-do-nvidia-apple-stock-rank">Dow Jones 2025 First Half Scoreboard: Top 10 Winners, Losers — Where Do Nvidia, Apple Stock Rank?</a></li>
</ul>

Exclusives

AAPL

AMZN

ASST

CRWV

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. Class A Common Stock

HIMS

OKLO

PONY

QBTS

SBET

SMCI

EXCLUSIVE: 2025's First Half Most-Searched Tickers On Benzinga Pro — Where Do Nvidia, Tesla, Apple Stock Rank?

Design company Figma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIG#NYSE">FIG</a>) has filed for an IPO and, along with sharing impressive revenue figures and year-over-year growth, the company's investments in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) are making headlines.
What Happened: Figma is set to go public on the NYSE under the ticker FIG and will come to the market after a $20 billion buyout from Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) was<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38893439/figma-sets-12-5b-valuation-in-new-equity-offering-falling-short-of-adobes-acquisition-offer"> blocked by regulators.</a>
The Figma IPO <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1579878/000162828025033742/figma-sx1.htm">filing</a> was filled with details about the company's financials and also included 21 mentions of the word &#8220;Bitcoin.&#8221;
In the filing, Figma revealed that its Board of Directors approved an investment in Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, and the company currently owns approximately $69.5 million, held in the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BITB#NYSE">BITB</a>), as of March 31, 2025.
The company holds the Bitcoin ETF assets at fair value.
What may be even more surprising ahead of the IPO is that Figma is planning to invest further in Bitcoin in the future. 
The company recently purchased $30 million in USD Coin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>), which will be used as part of Figma's board approving a $30 million investment in Bitcoin.
"The company intends to reinvest its stablecoin holdings into Bitcoin at a later date," the filing reads.
Figma's IPO filing caught the attention of cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>).
"Holding Bitcoin and using USDC. We should be friends," Coinbase <a href="https://x.com/coinbase/status/1940159396954481149">tweeted</a>.
The filing revealing Figma's bets on Bitcoin comes as an increasing number of public companies are adding Bitcoin to their balance sheet, including video game retailer GameStop.
Figma lists volatility related to an investment in Bitcoin ETFs as a risk factor and the wording suggests continued investment in Bitcoin in the future.
"From time to time, we have also invested excess cash reserves in alternative assets, such as the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, and may do so in the future,&#8221; the filing reads. &#8220;The investments in our portfolio are subject to our corporate investment policy, which focuses on the preservation of capital, fulfillment of our liquidity needs, and maximization of investment performance within the parameters set forth in our corporate investment policy and subject to market conditions."
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/06/45823339/exclusive-bitcoin-etf-experts-on-past-present-and-future-of-sector-why-us-buying-btc-could-be-monumental-moment">EXCLUSIVE: Bitcoin ETF Experts On Past, Present And Future Of Sector — Why US Buying BTC Could Be &#8216;Monumental Moment&#8217;</a>
Why It's Important: Those familiar with Figma CEO and co-founder Dylan Field may not be surprised to see his preference for investing in Bitcoin.
Field previously <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/alexkonrad/2021/03/18/figma-ceo-dylan-field-talks-cryptopunks-nft-beeple-metaverse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sold </a>one of the most expensive non-fungible tokens ever, a rare alien CryptoPunk, for $7.5 million in Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>). Field's NFT <a href="https://opensea.io/0x8e7644918b3e280fb3b599ca381a4efcb7ade201?searchQuery=cryptopunk">portfolio </a>still holds 14 CryptoPunks, including one rare alien.
The Figma IPO reveals the company had revenue of $749.0 million in 2024, up 48% year-over-year. The company reported revenue of $228.2 million in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 46% year-over-year increase. Figma shows an 18% non-GAAP operating margin in its filing.
Another highlight in the IPO filing is Figma's customer base, which includes 95% of the Fortune 500 companies and 78% of the Forbes 2000 companies.
Figma's growth and its belief in Bitcoin on the balance sheet could be attractive items to get investors excited about the company's upcoming IPO.
Read Next: 
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44194484/congressman-on-digital-assets-subcommittee-buys-bitcoin-etf-before-trumps-strategic-reserve-announcement">Congressman On Digital Assets Subcommittee Buys Bitcoin ETF Before Trump&#8217;s Strategic Reserve Announcement</a></li>
</ul>

IPOs

$USDC

ADBE

Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

BITB

Figma's Crypto Playbook Revealed Ahead Of IPO: $69 Million In Bitcoin ETFs, $30 Million More Coming Soon

WIIM

APLD

BITF

BTBT

BTCS

BTDR

CLSK

CNCK

FUFU

HIVE

MAWSON INFRSTRUCTURE GRP by Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc.

MIGI

WULF

Shares of crypto-linked stocks are trading higher amid a rise in the price of Bitcoin.

Bit Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBT#NASDAQ">BTBT</a>) has successfully raised approximately $163 million through an underwritten share offering, with the full exercise of underwriters' option enabling the company to launch an Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/46177905/inside-tom-lees-plan-to-build-microstrategy-of-ethereum-at-bitmine">treasury initiative.</a>
What Happened: The Nasdaq-listed firm <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bit-digital-inc-announces-full-exercise-of-underwriters-option-to-purchase-additional-ordinary-shares-302495965.html">issued</a> 86.25 million ordinary shares, securing net proceeds of $162.9 million to acquire and stake ETH as part of its corporate treasury strategy.
This move reflects a growing trend among public companies adopting crypto treasury strategies. 
BitMine Immersion Technologies (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMNR#AMEX">BMNR</a>) recently completed a $250 million private placement to establish an ETH treasury, signaling its transition from Bitcoin-only holdings.
Similarly, SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>), a Nasdaq-listed entity, became the largest public ETH holder, expanding its treasury to 198,167 ETH by acquiring an additional 9,468 ETH between June 23–27, funded through a $24.4 million at-the-market equity facility.
In contrast, Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) (formerly MicroStrategy) remains the dominant Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) treasury leader, recently acquiring nearly 5,000 BTC for $532 million. 
The firm now holds over 597,000 BTC, valued at more than $64 billion, financed via its ATM equity program.
Also Read: <a href="http://emaillink.benzinga.com/ls/click?upn=u001.3FxiOxu2VJzSK929J2kTqSeIlFyNpbkS-2F48k9OFOcnYB5gUtiGekn0NWMAC4OoQmp5r-2FwP5MV39J7dl7ewm97TgdtYGtKMPcIgNsOoJME6SkjNCm93MtTRqrI24IvOuNcEai-2Fd2qx77jeEJV-2FWu9jNFcK-2FI4qZMhckVPT7-2FFcctjUk0GJlfotMZ-2FoDH6RYf-2FFsHGK5WFaNIc1mwzW3F2lmWV8ve6fMxIy2cTK9IIJSi8MEtN9XNWvKzd97BjIDHa2D-2FaU-2BO1pk2NsCaOEkI6wC46IyXUmjR2C1uAmDYbUiY-3DNyZf_z0mLPVvoyUidHSq58a39bet-2B3V2yxkpIWIMGgCuPr7BPBFSJnhquYzKea4v1pZEEOLAp098QAlFTIKzXuqO8-2BkhNIdcfQkf5CFZNVdjz4eu5G7OEXA8JfskLc7zxT2Saa7i1Cm5fKlbRIwIU1yY2-2BjfFIujDhJtDcuHnmpwhZtWfgJORtIrQSk19ODVVufT2g14MhBNOqqSKafeoxqFCigXNV1TxZ9blQE7ySVbn7AWL3JwZvbburhcLiE8N1Nx3T5qDsHEXJJSs9chmJUhfsA-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin&#8217;s Halving Cycle Is &#8216;Over&#8217;, Standard Chartered Affirms: What That Means For You</a>
Why It Matters: The rising institutional interest in Ethereum as a treasury asset highlights the broader appeal of staking yields and decentralized finance utility.
Bit Digital, which launched its ETH staking platform in 2022, now operates one of the largest Ethereum validator and custody infrastructures among public firms.
Meanwhile, corporate interest in Bitcoin treasuries continues to expand. More than 140 publicly traded firms globally, including Marathon Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>), and Coinbase Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), have added BTC to their balance sheets.
These entities follow a playbook popularized by Strategy's aggressive Bitcoin accumulation model.
Industry analysts warn that companies leveraging debt or equity to fund crypto acquisitions may face heightened volatility risk. 
Still, the strategy has attracted significant capital, automated market makers and institutional inflows, that support large-scale crypto treasury initiatives.
Bit Digital's Ethereum treasury raise, alongside similar corporate moves, signals a clear shift in how publicly traded firms are applying digital assets within their treasury portfolios. 
The strategy appears aimed at achieving both on-chain yield and broader token exposure, reflecting evolving corporate finance models.
Read Next: 
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/07/46211683/circle-stock-is-a-must-hold-says-bernstein-heres-why">Circle Stock Is A &#8216;Must Hold,&#8217; Says Bernstein: Here&#8217;s Why</a></li>
</ul>
Image: Shutterstock

BMNR

'MicroStrategy Of Ethereum' Approach Gains Popularity As BitDigital Raises $163 Million

On Tuesday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades involving Tesla Inc. and Coinbase Global Inc. . These trades reflect Ark&#8217;s strategic positioning amid ongoing market developments. The transactions occurred as Tesla faced a dip in share price due to external factors, while Coinbase dealt with legal challenges.
The Tesla Trade
Ark Invest&#8217;s flagship fund, ARK Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#BATS">ARKK</a>), acquired 43,126 shares of the Elon Musk-led company, while ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#BATS">ARKW</a>) added 13,242 shares to its portfolio. The total value of these purchases, based on the latest closing price, amounts to $16.95 million. Tesla shares ended the day at $300.71.
Despite a recent decline in Tesla&#8217;s stock, driven by Musk&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46206369/whats-going-on-with-tesla-shares-today-2">public disagreement</a> with former President Donald Trump over a federal spending bill, Ark remains bullish on Tesla&#8217;s long-term potential.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="443" height="284" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/01210925/Screenshot-2025-07-02-at-10.08.56.png" alt="" class="wp-image-969435" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/01210925/Screenshot-2025-07-02-at-10.08.56.png 443w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/01210925/Screenshot-2025-07-02-at-10.08.56-300x192.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px" /></a></figure>
Meanwhile, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives has reiterated his optimistic outlook on Tesla, highlighting it as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46192638/tesla-is-one-of-the-two-best-physical-ai-plays-says-dan-ives-as-he-expects-2-trillion-in-valuation-were-not-even-factoring-optimus">leading player in the physical AI sector</a>. Ives projects a $2 trillion valuation for the company, excluding potential earnings from its humanoid robot, Optimus. Tesla is Ark Invest&#8217;s largest holding, making up 9.7% of its portfolio by weight. The market value of Ark&#8217;s Tesla shares stands at $664.7 million.
The Coinbase Trade
In contrast, Ark Invest reduced its stake in Coinbase by selling 9,116 shares through ARKW. This decision comes as Coinbase faces legal hurdles, with the Supreme Court denying an appeal to prevent the IRS from accessing user data. On Tuesday, Coinbase shares closed at $335.33. The Ark transaction was valued at $3.06 million.
The legal head of Coinbase, a platform that allows trade in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), has vowed to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46187838/coinbase-legal-head-vows-to-continue-the-fight-after-supreme-court-rejects-appeal-to-block-irs-from-accessing-user-data">continue the fight</a>, underscoring the ongoing challenges the company faces in navigating regulatory landscapes.
Other Key Trades:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>ATAI Life Sciences NV &#8211; Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKG fund bought 949,630 shares.</li>
<li>Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp &#8211; ARKG sold 153,324 shares.</li>
<li>Compass Pathways PLC &#8211; ARKG acquired 153,647 shares.</li>
<li>Roblox Corp &#8211; ARKK reduced its position by selling 26,877 shares.</li>
</ul>
Read Next: 
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46192736/ibm-just-tackled-one-of-techs-most-annoying-bottlenecks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IBM Just Tackled One Of Tech&#8217;s Most Annoying Bottlenecks</a></li>
</ul>
Photo Courtesy: Ira Lichi On Shutterstock.com
This story was generated using <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro">Benzinga Neuro</a> and edited by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/shivdeep-dhaliwal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shivdeep Dhaliwal</a>

ARKW

Cathie Wood Doubles Down On Tesla Amid Elon Musk's Feud With Trump, Sells $3 Million Worth Of Coinbase Stock

Each trading day features hundreds of headlines and press releases on Benzinga Pro, a source for traders to see the latest news on the overall market<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0701" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;and individual tickers.</a>
Here is a look at the most searched stocks on Benzinga Pro for June 2025. Current prices and year-to-date performance are based on June 30 market close prices and do not include dividends.
1 SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $617.85</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $481.81 to $619.22</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +5.7%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank">2024 Benzinga Pro </a>Search Rank: 3rd</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/04/44597684/exclusive-marchs-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-tesla-nvidia-apple-applovin-stock-rank">March</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45171636/exclusive-aprils-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-tesla-apple-palantir-nvidia-stocks-rank">April</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/06/45750724/exclusive-mays-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-apple-palantir-coreweave-nvidia-rank">May 2025</a> Search Rank: 2nd/1st/2nd</li>
</ul>
2. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $301.74</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $182 to $488.54</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -25.24%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 2nd &nbsp;</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: 1st/3rd/4th</li>
</ul>
3. NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $154.42</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $86.63 to $158.71</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +14.2%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 1st</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: 3rd/2nd/2nd</li>
</ul>
4. Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $129.96</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $21.23 to $148.22</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +71.94%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 7th</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: 6th/7th/3rd &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
5. Circle Internet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $185.76</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $64 to $298.99</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +117.8%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not Public</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: Not Public/Not Public/Not Public</li>
</ul>
6. CoreWeave Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $157.53</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $33.52 to $187</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +123.19%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not Public</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/11th</li>
</ul>
7. Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $10.07</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $3.01 to $15.42</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +29.1%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
8. Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $49.85</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $13.47 to $72.98</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +97.8%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: 8th/8th/9th</li>
</ul>
9. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $137.20</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $76.48 to $187.28</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +13.57%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 6th</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/18th/14th &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
10. Oklo Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $52.48</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $5.35 to $73.55</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +147.34%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/12th</li>
</ul>
Did You Know?
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Congress Is Making Huge Investments.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent070125" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get Tips On What They Bought And Sold With Our Easy-to-Use Tool</a></li>
</ul>
Honorable Mentions:&nbsp;The following stocks were the 11th&nbsp;to 20th&nbsp;most-searched tickers on&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;in June.
11. Klotho Neurosciences Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLTO#NASDAQ">KLTO</a>)
12. Cyngn Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYN#NASDAQ">CYN</a>)
13. SharpLink Gaming Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>)
14. Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)
15. Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)
16. Eyenovia Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EYEN#NASDAQ">EYEN</a>)
17. Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>)
18. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)
19. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
20. SRM Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRM#NASDAQ">SRM</a>)
Why It&#8217;s Important:&nbsp;The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust remained the most-searched ticker for a third straight month. Tesla moved back to second place for top searches after ranking fourth and third in the last two months, respectively.
Nvidia fell from second place to third, but kept a streak going of being one of the top three most-searched tickers each month in 2025.
New to the top 10 for June were Circle, CoreWeave, Applied Digital and Oklo. Circle was a new IPO in June and started its first month in fifth place. CoreWeave went public in March and after placing in 11th place in May, jumped to sixth place.
New IPOs have a history of being trending stocks for the first month or two and then dropping out of the top 20.
Advanced Micro Devices climbed back into the top 10 after ranking in the 11 to 20 range for several months.
Apple declined a lot in June, going from 10th to 19th place. This marks the first time Apple has been out of the top 10 since February.
Dropping out of the top 10 in June were UnitedHealth Group, Asset Entities, Super Micro Computer and D-Wave Quantum.  
Cryptocurrency continued to be a popular trend with Coinbase and Robinhood ranking in the top 20 and several companies that have bought cryptocurrency or established a crypto asset reserve ranking in the top 20.
Stay tuned <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0701" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to Benzinga Pro </a>for more market-moving news and to track the top tickers.
Read Next: 
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/07/46198021/nvidia-vs-microsoft-vs-apple-which-stock-reaches-4-trillion-first">Nvidia Vs. Microsoft Vs. Apple: Which Stock Reaches $4 Trillion First?</a></li>
</ul>
Photo: Shutterstock

Entertainment

Education

EYEN

KLTO

EXCLUSIVE: June's 20 Most-Searched Tickers On Benzinga Pro — Where Do CoreWeave, Nvidia, Apple Stock Rank?

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) price may continue to stay within its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bitcoin-price-prediction">current trading range</a> despite rising institutional interest and significant ETF inflows, according to Michael Bucella, managing partner at Neoclassic Capital.
In an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j09LmitdAL4">interview</a> with CNBC on Tuesday, Bucella explained that although demand for Bitcoin is strong, structural factors are preventing further price movement.
&#8220;ETF inflows have been enormous, I think $4 billion in June alone,&#8221; Bucella said, highlighting the surge of institutional capital entering Bitcoin through regulated products. 
However, he pointed out that this demand is not directly translating into higher prices.
Bucella said that some investors are rotating out of Bitcoin spot positions and into crypto-related equities like Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), Circle (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>), and Bitcoin treasury companies, shifting how they gain exposure to the asset class. 
&#8220;There&#8217;s people replacing Bitcoin spot risk with Circle or Coinbase or treasury companies,&#8221; he noted.
One of the key supply-side pressures, according to Bucella, comes from Bitcoin miners who are now operating on increasingly narrow margins. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/46174956/solana-etf-approval-imminent-as-odds-skyrocket-to-97">Solana ETF Approval Imminent As Odds Skyrocket To 97%</a>
&#8220;If you don&#8217;t have highly credible, high top assets with great operating teams to pivot to at least attempt to get an AI contract or a hyperscaler contract, you have to sort of run these sometimes loss operating models,&#8221; Bucella said. 
He added that this is leading some miners to sell Bitcoin to sustain their operations.
Despite Bitcoin&#8217;s year-to-date gains of approximately 15%, Bucella noted that the asset's performance has not aligned with the strength seen in broader equity markets. 
&#8220;It is a bit surprising to have seen the price of Bitcoin stay stuck in this sort of range,&#8221; he said.
Why It Matters: Bucella also commented on Bitcoin's behavior during recent geopolitical tensions.
During the Israel-Iran conflict escalation, Bitcoin sold off, showing that it continues to behave like a risk asset rather than acting as a defensive hedge. 
&#8220;If it&#8217;s not going to [act like digital gold], to me, its most valuable kind of selling point is when it acts like digital gold,&#8221; Bucella said.
Looking at the broader market, Bucella observed that demand remains strong for Bitcoin treasury companies, but smaller firms may need to develop more diversified models beyond simply holding Bitcoin to remain attractive to investors.
He also commented on Circle's valuation surge following its IPO, suggesting that the company's potential to reshape payment systems, rather than simply its stablecoin issuance, may be what investors are focusing on. 
&#8220;What Circle represents is potentially destabilizing the traditional payments and traditional capital markets rails,&#8221; Bucella said.
Read Next: 
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/46173137/the-investment-rule-ric-edelman-just-threw-out-and-what-he-replaced-it-with">The Investment Rule Ric Edelman Just Threw Out—And What He Replaced It With</a></li>
</ul>
Image: Shutterstock

Why Bitcoin Is Trapped In A Range Despite Record ETF, Treasury Company Flows

Bitwise Asset Management says Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) are expected to reach new all-time highs in 2025, with Bitcoin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bitcoin-price-prediction">projected to trade above $200,000</a>.
The prediction, <a href="https://experts.bitwiseinvestments.com/cio-memos/mid-year-scorecard-bitwises-2025-predictions">shared</a> in Bitwise's mid-year forecast review, reflects the firm's continued confidence in rising institutional demand and favorable market conditions for the second half of the year.
Bitcoin has already set a new record this year, briefly hitting $112,000 in May, driven by strong flows into spot Bitcoin ETFs, the establishment of a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve and corporate treasury demand.
However, Ethereum and Solana have declined year-to-date, with macroeconomic uncertainty limiting broader crypto market momentum so far.
Bitwise said it remains committed to its call that Bitcoin will exceed $200,000 by year-end, citing surging institutional interest, improved policy signals from Washington, and strengthening stablecoin demand as key drivers. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/46178713/new-bitcoin-backed-stablecoin-vaults-offer-yield-strategies-without-requiring-btc-sales">New Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin Vaults Offer Yield Strategies Without Requiring BTC Sales</a>
The firm said it is less certain about Ethereum and Solana reaching new highs but acknowledged potential catalysts in the growing use of crypto treasury solutions and expected ETF approvals.
The forecast is part of a set of ten predictions Bitwise made for 2025, which also included expectations for increased Bitcoin ETF inflows, more crypto IPOs, and rising adoption of tokenized real-world assets.
While some predictions remain uncertain, Bitwise confirmed that Coinbase's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) entry into the S&amp;P 500 and Strategy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 have already materialized, signaling deeper crypto integration into mainstream financial indices.
Bitwise said it expects the pace of crypto ETF inflows to accelerate in the second half of the year as major wealth management platforms in the U.S. begin offering Bitcoin ETF access to a broader range of clients.
Read Next: 
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/46174956/solana-etf-approval-imminent-as-odds-skyrocket-to-97">Solana ETF Approval Imminent As Odds Skyrocket To 97%</a></li>
</ul>
Image created using artificial intelligence with Midjourney.

Bitcoin To Hit $200,000 In 2025, But New ETH, SOL Highs Remain In Doubt, Bitwise Says

Coinbase Global shares are trading lower on possible continued weakness amid the Supreme Court's decision to block the company's appeal to block the IRS from accessing its user data.

Comments

Coinbase Global

Unusual Options Activity for

Notizie

PARTENAIRE / CONTRIBUTEUR

BENZINGA MONDIAL

Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
03:26 PMJul 07, 2025	CALL	$240.00	Jul 18, 2025	9	123	44	5	2352	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
12:44 PMJul 07, 2025	CALL	$350.00	Aug 15, 2025	37	667	175	14	4616	SWEEP	BEARISH
10:58 AMJul 03, 2025	CALL	$255.00	Jul 03, 2025	-6	383	70	69	557	TRADE	NEUTRAL
10:39 AMJul 03, 2025	PUT	$340.00	Jan 16, 2026	191	100	100	16	633	TRADE	BULLISH
10:17 AMJul 03, 2025	PUT	$340.00	Sep 19, 2025	72	757	750	275	275	TRADE	BEARISH
09:53 AMJul 01, 2025	CALL	$340.00	Jul 03, 2025	-6	1715	400	121	1414	TRADE	BEARISH