Coinbase stock to $1,700? This crypto investor thinks so

As an experienced financial analyst, I believe that Will Clemente’s prediction of a $400 billion market cap for Coinbase is quite ambitious, given the current regulatory environment and the company’s stock performance since its initial public offering. However, if there is a significant shift in U.S. crypto regulations, Coinbase could indeed see a dramatic increase in value due to its strategic position as America’s leading centralized crypto exchange and its ties to government patronage.


Crypto analyst Will Clemente anticipates that the market value of Coinbase’s stock could potentially reach $400 billion, representing a significant increase of approximately sevenfold from its current worth.

Among the major players in the crypto exchange market, Coinbase holds a significant position alongside Binance, Bybit, and Kraken.

Although Coinbase’s stock (COIN) has shown a rise since January 2023, its shares are still over 30% lower than their post-initial public offering prices. Currently, COIN is valued at approximately $222. However, according to Clemente’s analysis, the shares have the potential to reach as high as $1,700 by the conclusion of the crypto market cycle.

As a crypto investor, I’ve set my price target for Coinbase during this market cycle at a $400 billion market cap, which translates to around $1,700 per share. However, I plan on exiting my call options before reaching that mark due to theta decay. In the long run, if Coinbase continues to execute effectively in my opinion, it has the potential to grow into a trillion-dollar business.

— Will (@WClementeIII) July 5, 2024

What could bolster Coinbase’s stock price? 

Based on Clemente’s perspective, the significant increase in COIN’s value hinges upon a substantial adjustment in US regulations. In the absence of such a shift, a price range of $750 to $1,000 appears more plausible. Nevertheless, Clemente firmly believes this regulatory modification will transpire at Capitol Hill.

If Coinbase were to become the foremost cryptocurrency exchange in America, its strategic position would be reinforced. This notion is bolstered by the fact that the US government has chosen Coinbase as its go-to platform for digital asset transactions.

As a researcher studying the cryptocurrency industry, I’ve come across an intriguing development: The company in question is not only known for its Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution named Base, but it’s also the first publicly traded corporation to manage its own blockchain network. Given the significant relationship between Base, Coinbase Wallet, and Circle’s USDC stablecoin, this organization could potentially occupy a pivotal position during any future stablecoin policy shifts, possibly accelerating the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies.

The outcome of the crypto market’s future direction could hinge on which party holds the White House by 2025. Presently, we have Democratic President Joe Biden in office, known for his cautious stance towards cryptocurrencies. Conversely, leading Republican presidential contender Donald Trump has positioned himself as a supporter of the crypto industry.

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2024-07-05 21:32