Coinbase bulls cite legislation, stablecoins amid earnings miss

Coinbase's recent earnings miss has divided Wall Street analysts, with bulls pointing to potential growth drivers beyond trading activity. Optimists highlight the expansion of stablecoin and derivatives businesses, alongside the "Everything Exchange" strategy, as key to long-term growth. They also anticipate positive impacts from pending U.S. crypto legislation, such as the CLARITY Act, which could clarify regulatory frameworks. Skeptics, however, remain concerned about Coinbase's continued dependence on volatile crypto cycles and weakening user activity. Despite mixed analyst views, the company's focus on new products like prediction markets and its role in stablecoin infrastructure are seen as potential catalysts.