• September 6, 2024

Coinbase Upgraded As Both Presidential Candidates Show Crypto Support; Analyst Sees Resilience Amid Regulatory Changes

Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish upgraded Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) from Underweight to Equal-Weight, lowering the price forecast from $206 to $169. The analyst notes that the regulatory landscape is improving, with presidential candidates showing greater support for crypto and the approval of several spot crypto ETFs. This favorable environment has helped Coinbase’s revenues remain resilient. The analyst acknowledges ongoing risks for Coinbase, such as fee compression in retail and pr

  • September 6, 2024

MicroStrategy Poised for Growth With Strong Bitcoin Exposure and Software Expansion: Analyst

Barclays analyst Ramsey El-Assal initiated coverage on MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) with an Overweight rating and a price target of $146. El-Assal flagged the company’s unique differentiated vehicle that allows public company investors to gain exposure to bitcoin, resilient capital deployment model offering a long runway for continued bitcoin accumulation and protection from black swan liquidity events, software performance backed by a fast-growing TAM and demand for next-gen technology, the