Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) shares experienced a significant boost following a major investment by Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest, which purchased $16.5 million worth of stock on November 26, 2025. The purchase comes as COIN rebounded from a 30% drawdown over the previous month, with the stock closing at $264.97, up 4.27% during that trading session.
This marks Ark Invest’s largest acquisition of Coinbase shares since August 1, signaling strong confidence in the cryptocurrency exchange platform’s prospects as market conditions appear poised for improvement. As of November 28, 2025, COIN was trading at $276.39, up $11.42 or 4.31%, reflecting continued momentum following Wood’s strategic investment.
Wood Targets COIN Rebound With Timely $16.5M Purchase
Ark Invest distributed the $16.5 million investment across three exchange-traded funds: the Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK), the Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), and the Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF). The timing appears strategically calculated, as COIN had bounced off high-timeframe support around $250 when the purchase was made.
This represents a departure from Ark’s typical strategy of accumulating positions during market pullbacks, suggesting Wood sees immediate upside potential rather than waiting for further declines.
In a recent webinar, Cathie Wood expressed optimism about improving market conditions, noting an expected end to liquidity tightening that has pressured AI and crypto sectors over the past two months. Ark Invest’s recent report highlighted that quantitative tightening (QT) is ending December 1st, with monetary policy turning supportive.
The firm estimates $70 billion has already flowed back into markets since the end of the U.S. government shutdown, with an additional $300 billion expected to return over the next five to six weeks as the Treasury General Account normalizes.
COIN Trades Higher With Strong Margins and $9.7B Cash Reserve
As of 10:02 AM EST on November 28, 2025, Coinbase stock was trading at $276.39, representing a 4.31% gain with a market capitalization of $74.058 billion. The stock has shown resilience despite recent volatility, with a 52-week range of $142.58 to $444.65.
Key financial metrics reveal a trailing P/E ratio of 22.90, a forward P/E of 39.84, and an impressive profit margin of 43.66%. The company’s most recent quarterly revenue reached $1.87 billion with earnings of $432.55 million, beating analyst estimates.
Coinbase’s financial strength is evident in its balance sheet, with total cash holdings of $9.77 billion and a relatively modest debt-to-equity ratio of 48.56%. The company generated $3.22 billion in net income over the trailing twelve months, with diluted earnings per share of $11.58.
Analyst sentiment remains mixed, with price targets ranging from $205 to $510 and an average target of $383.94, suggesting potential upside from current levels. However, the most recent rating from Argus Research on November 25 downgraded the stock to Hold, reflecting caution about the current valuation amid crypto market volatility.
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