American Express Option Alert: Oct 17 $350 Calls at the Bid: 1500 vs 243 OI; Earnings 7/18 Before Open 

American Express Option Alert: Oct 17 $350 Calls at the Bid: 1500 @ $10.15 vs 243 OI; Earnings 7/18 Before Open Ref=$326.26

American Express Option Alert: Oct 17 $330 Calls at the Bid: 750 vs 478 OI; Earnings 7/18 Before Open 

American Express Option Alert: Oct 17 $330 Calls at the Bid: 750 @ $16.85 vs 478 OI; Earnings 7/18 Before Open Ref=$323.26

American Express Option Alert: Jan 16 $310 Puts at the Bid: 500 vs 662 OI; Earnings 7/18 Before Open 

American Express Option Alert: Jan 16 $310 Puts at the Bid: 500 @ $19.2 vs 662 OI; Earnings 7/18 Before Open Ref=$319.855

American Express Option Alert: Jan 16 $310 Puts at the Ask: 1000 vs 662 OI; Earnings 7/18 Before Open 

American Express Option Alert: Jan 16 $310 Puts at the Ask: 1000 @ $19.9 vs 662 OI; Earnings 7/18 Before Open Ref=$319.615

American Express Option Alert: Jan 16 $350 Calls at the Bid: 1000 vs 892 OI; Earnings 7/18 Before Open 

American Express Option Alert: Jan 16 $350 Calls at the Bid: 1000 @ $14.45 vs 892 OI; Earnings 7/18 Before Open Ref=$318.55

American Express Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $480 Calls at the Ask: 39944 vs 72 OI; Earnings 7/18 Before Open 

American Express Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $480 Calls at the Ask: 39944 @ $7.9 vs 72 OI; Earnings 7/18 Before Open Ref=$318.46

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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.

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10 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

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

American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 13.76% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 28.32%. Currently, American Express has a market capitalization of $226.70 billion. 
Buying $100 In AXP: If an investor had bought $100 of AXP stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $335.04 today based on a price of $323.58 for AXP at the time of writing.
<h3>American Express's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751474888_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Trading Ideas

$100 Invested In American Express 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Citigroup analyst Keith Horowitz maintains American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $300 to $327.

Price Target

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on American Express, Raises Price Target to $327

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Amazon's 11th Prime Day event will commence on July 8 and run for four days, concluding on July 11. This marks a significant expansion, doubling the duration of last year's two-day event. As in previous years, early access promotions will be available.
Joseph M. Terranova, senior managing director for Virtus Investment Partners, named American Express Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) as his final trade.
On the earnings front, American Express will host a live audio webcast of its earnings conference call on Friday, July 18, to discuss the company&#8217;s second-quarter financial results.
Don't forget to check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/">premarket coverage here</a> 
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Lending support to his choice, B of A Securities analyst Ebrahim Poonawala, on June 26, maintained Citigroup with a Buy and raised the price target from $89 to $100.
Stephanie Link, chief investment strategist and portfolio manager at Hightower, named Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) as her final trade.
Supporting her view, Barclays analyst Jeffrey Bernstein raised the price target from $52 to $54 on June 26.
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American Express Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) today announced that the Federal Reserve set the company's preliminary Stress Capital Buffer ("SCB") requirement at 2.5 percent, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, based on the results of the 2025 Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process. This is the minimum SCB requirement under the applicable regulations and is consistent with American Express' previously disclosed SCB in effect through September 30, 2025.

American Express's Preliminary Stress Capital Buffer Set At 2.5%

Bank of America Securities analyst Mihir Bhatia noted on Monday that&nbsp;American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) and Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stress-test" rel="noreferrer noopener">both passed the</a> Federal Reserve Board&#8217;s 2025 Dodd-Frank Supervisory Stress Test (DFAST), the results of which were released after market close on Friday.
The Federal Reserve&#8217;s annual stress test evaluates if banks can withstand severe economic downturns, like a recession, and still operate normally. 
It checks their financial strength by estimating potential losses, revenues, and expenses under hypothetical bad conditions. The test results help the Fed set a Stress Capital Buffer (SCB), a key requirement that ensures banks have enough capital to absorb losses and continue lending.
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While not seeing the recent stress test results as a major catalyst, Bhatia views them as an &#8220;incremental positive&#8221; for Capital One. This is particularly relevant given Bhatia&#8217;s capital return bull thesis for the financial giant.
Bhatia notes that while the successful stress test outcome for Capital One was largely expected, it nonetheless &#8220;clears a bar.&#8221; Crucially, the lower SCB for Capital One is highlighted as a significant positive for the company&#8217;s prospective capital returns to shareholders.
Bhatia reiterated Buy ratings on both American Express and Capital One following the stress test results.
The analyst said Capital One&#8217;s SCB was down to 4.5% from 5.5% last year, and American Express&#8217;s was unchanged at 2.5% (the minimum).
Capital One&#8217;s results did not surprise him, given a less severe downturn in the 2025 scenario compared to 2024. Bhatia said better results were driven by better revenue performance in the 2025 test.
According to the analyst, under the severely adverse scenario, which assumes a 10% unemployment rate, American Express still produces positive earnings before taxes over the stress test period. Capital One would have negative earnings, he noted.
Bhatia noted that the Federal Reserve estimates that American Express and Capital One&#8217;s company-wide loss rates would be 11.8% and 16.4%, respectively, above last year&#8217;s results of 12.3% and 16.5%.
As per the analyst, the pure-play card issuers have first-quarter 2025 CET1 (Common equity tier 1) ratios +350bps above their minimum regulatory requirements and strong capital positions.
It&#8217;s important to note that these stress test results do not include Discover Financial Services. Capital One recently completed its acquisition of Discover Financial Services on May 18, 2025.
The company is in the process of completing internal stress tests to form its view of its medium-term capital targets, previously around 11%, Bhatia said.
With the closing of this acquisition, Capital One is no longer required to obtain prior approval for its capital choices. The company expects to complete internal stress testing in the second half of 2025, after which Bhatia anticipates a ramp-up in capital returns.
He suggests that Capital One will likely operate with a buffer to its new target during the integration process, implying elevated capital returns for some time rather than a single substantial payout.
For American Express (AXP), currently priced at $317.9, Bhatia forecasts a target price of $353. This projection is based on a 20.5x price-to-earnings (PE) multiple applied to the company&#8217;s anticipated 2026 earnings per share (EPS).
Bhatia justifies this multiple by stating it aligns with the broader market&#8217;s valuation and is further supported by AXP&#8217;s historical valuation trends and a growing confidence in the stability and resilience of its earnings.
Regarding Capital One (COF), which is currently trading at $211.01, Bhatia has set a price forecast of $233. This forecast is calculated using a 10x PE multiple applied to its 2027 EPS forecast, with the valuation then discounted back by one year.
While acknowledging that this 10x PE multiple sits at the higher end of Capital One&#8217;s historical range (which typically fluctuates between 7x and 12x), Bhatia believes it is appropriate.
The justification for this higher multiple stems from anticipated synergy realization from recent acquisitions, an optimistic outlook on credit quality, and the strength of Capital One&#8217;s cardholder base.
Price Actions: AXP stock is up 0.37% at $318.48 at last check Monday. COF is up 1.15%.
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Reiteration

American Express, Capital One Pass Fed's Stress Test

Trevor Wells, growth marketing manager at cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, highlighted on Thursday various rewards the firm&#8217;s Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) credit card offers, which co-founder Cameron Winklevoss described as &#8220;insane.&#8221;
What Happened: Wells shared his calculations on X, breaking down the potential returns from a Bitcoin credit card offer. 
He stated that if one spends $3,000 within the first 90 days, they&#8217;ll get $200 in BTC back. If they sign up using a referral link (like from a friend), they get an extra $50, and they also earn 1% back on a minimum purchase of $30.
Adding it all up, it amounted to $280 back when a user spends $3,000, which is about 9.3% back in Bitcoin.
The numbers cheered Winklevoss, who stated, &#8220;insane in the membrane.&#8221; <a href="https://twitter.com/chev0r/status/1938384317341974901?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1938384762973847682%7Ctwgr%5Ef4a70ac8a813a51537b78fd7cbb9edce2377a42b%7Ctwcon%5Es3_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.benzinga.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D964242action%3Dedit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>
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&mdash; Cameron Winklevoss (@cameron) <a href="https://twitter.com/cameron/status/1938384762973847682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;Gemini launched the Mastercard Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45512252/want-a-tesla-cybertruck-geminis-new-bitcoin-credit-card-could-be-your-ticket">powered card last month</a>, offering no annual fees and no fees on foreign purchases. That said, selling or converting crypto rewards would entail fees.
The card is not without its drawbacks. The crypto rewards cannot be used to pay off the credit card balance, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/select/gemini-credit-card-review/">according </a>to a CNBC report.
Moreover, the card cannot be directly used to buy cryptocurrency on the Gemini exchange, <a href="https://www.bitdegree.org/crypto/gemini-credit-card-review#:~:text=Certain%20transactions%20are%20not%20eligible,on%20the%20Gemini%20exchange%20itself.">according </a>to a review done by the Web3 learning platform BitDegree.
The market has begun to heat up, with fellow cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) launching its own credit card earlier this month, which also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45919626/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-teases-crypto-credit-card-powered-by-american-express-bitcoin-cashbacks-offered-but-heres-the-catch">promised cashback rewards</a> in Bitcoin.
Earlier in March, Zebec Network, a payments protocol based on Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/44528207/solana-based-zebec-network-launches-crypto-debit-card-with-mastercard">launched its crypto debit card</a>, Zebec Carbon, in collaboration with Mastercard.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $107,460.21, down 0.34% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
As of this writing, the Coinbase stock ranked high on the Growth and Momentum metrics, but lagged in Value. To find similar details about the top cryptocurrency-related equities on Wall Street, head to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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Cameron Winklevoss Is Touting 'Insane In The Membrane' Gemini Card Offers, But The Bitcoin Rewards Game Is Still In Its Infancy

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/06/25/final-trades-taiwan-semi-american-express-and-advanced-micro.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Odyssey Capital Advisors&#8217; Chief Investment Officer Jason Snipe said he likes Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>). NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), he says, is not the only game in town.
The semiconductor giant, on Tuesday, announced a strategic alliance with HCLTech, a leading global technology company. The collaboration is set to accelerate enterprise digital transformation by leveraging AMD's high-performance computing and AI capabilities.
Melius Research analyst Ben Reitzes also upgraded AMD from Hold to Buy. He also raised the price target from $110 to $175.
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Stephen Weiss, managing partner of Short Hills Capital Partners, picked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), saying the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSM">&#8220;future is extremely bright.&#8221;</a>
As per the recent news, TSMC Global Ltd. is preparing to raise $10 billion by issuing new shares to manage currency volatility and maintain capital flexibility.
Kari Firestone, co-founder of Aureus Asset Management, said American Express Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) is breaking out above its 100-day moving average, with strength in consumer spending and travel.
On the earnings front, American Express will host a live audio webcast of its earnings conference call on Friday, July 18, to discuss the company&#8217;s second-quarter financial results. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at $3.86 per share, down from $4.15 per share in the year-ago period. The company projects to report quarterly revenue of $17.7 billion, compared to $16.33 billion a year earlier.
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<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing shares gained 1.2% to close at $222.74 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>American Express rose 0.1% to settle at $308.59 during the session.</li>
<li>AMD shares gained 3.6% to close at $143.40 on Wednesday.</li>
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AMD, Taiwan Semiconductor And A Financial Stock On CNBC's 'Final Trades'

CNBC Halftime Report Final Trades: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Advanced Micro Devices, American Express

In the current session, the stock is trading at $308.38, after a 2.92% increase. Over the past month, American Express Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) stock increased by 4.98%, and in the past year, by 33.68%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

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<h3>How Does American Express P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of 18.26 in the Consumer Finance industry, American Express Inc. has a higher P/E ratio of 20.92. Shareholders might be inclined to think that American Express Inc. might perform better than its industry group. It's also possible that the stock is overvalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

A Look Into American Express Inc's Price Over Earnings

Analysts are pointing out that the GENIUS Act, which was passed in the Senate on Tuesday, could increase the competition for the large payment networks like Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) and Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>).
What Happened: The act establishes a regulatory framework for dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies, also known as Stablecoins, in the U.S.
According to Mark Hines, the investment director and founder at Herrick Lake Investments, internet companies like Stripe and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) could quickly adopt stablecoin-based payments and bypass networks like Visa and Mastercard with lower fees.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24V&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$V</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24MA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$MA</a> will face big and growing competition from Internet companies that will use <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/stablecoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#stablecoin</a> to bypass them and with lower fees. &#x2A;(think <a href="https://twitter.com/stripe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@stripe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24AMZN&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$AMZN</a> and many more).
&mdash; Mark D. Hines (@hinesmarkd) <a href="https://twitter.com/hinesmarkd/status/1935434622256447995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In an earlier post, Hines added that &#8220;Dear $V and $MA, Stablecoin $COIN is coming for you. You will both grow slower. You may be forced to reduce fees. You&#8217;re both great businesses, but change is coming. Sincerely, Disruption.&#8221;
Donald Trump, in a Truth social post, called for the quick passage of the GENIUS Act. &#8220;The House will hopefully move LIGHNING FAST, and pass a &#8216;clean&#8217; GENIUS Act. Get it to my desk, ASAP &#8212; NO DELAYS, NO ADD ONS.&#8221;
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Meanwhile, Rebound Capital on <a href="https://substack.com/@reboundcapital/note/c-127282505">Substack</a> had a contrarian view as it said that &#8220;there is still a long way to go before stablecoins start hurting their bottom line.&#8221; 
Tether (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDT</a>) and USD Coin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>) are common cryptocurrencies that are pegged to the U.S. dollar. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the GENIUS Act might <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45989307/senate-passes-genius-act-coinbases-brian-armstrong-calls-it-big-milestone-scott-bessent-says-passage-could-drive-stablecoins-into-a-3-7-trillion-market">help stablecoins grow</a> into a $3.7 trillion market by the end of the decade. 
Former Bank of England economist Dan Davies warned that stablecoins could pose a &#8220;systemic risk&#8221; to U.S. banks and the dollar. He compared stablecoin issuers to banks that lack the oversight and safeguards of traditional institutions.
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Why It Matters: According to the data highlighted by Fiscal.ai (formerly FinChat), Visa, Mastercard, and American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) alone process ~$28 trillion in combined volume each year.
This has consistently grown since 2012, with Visa having the highest share of payment processing.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The 3 largest payment networks process ~$28 trillion in combined volume each year. That figure has grown at a 7.5% CAGR since 2013. What&#39;s stopping this from continuing?<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24V&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$V</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24MA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$MA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24AXP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$AXP</a> <a href="https://t.co/mXA9lIAPhX">pic.twitter.com/mXA9lIAPhX</a>
&mdash; Fiscal.ai (formerly FinChat) (@fiscal_ai) <a href="https://twitter.com/fiscal_ai/status/1934713868615602442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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As the bill <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/06/45972264/senate-advances-stablecoin-bill-a-defining-moment-for-crypto-market-regulation">heads to the House</a> in the U.S., debate is expected on several key issues: 
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<li>Should non-bank fintechs be allowed to issue stablecoins?</li>
<li>What counts as a valid reserve asset?</li>
<li>Who will enforce compliance — the Fed, OCC, or a new digital asset authority?</li>
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Price Action: Visa stock has advanced by 8.26% in 2025 and gained 22.96% over the year; on the other hand, Mastercard has returned 3.13%year-to-date and 19.05% over the year.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that Visa had a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was strong, and its value ranking was good at the 11.39th percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
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Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that MA had a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was strong, and its value ranking was poor at the 11.42nd percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, declined slightly on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.015% at $597.44, while the QQQ was 0.017% lower at $528.99, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"> Benzinga Pro</a> data.
During the market close on Thursday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones, and the Nasdaq 100 indices were trading lower.
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American Express's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 12.5% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.81 million shares sold short, which is 1.61% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.2 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>American Express Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Express has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Express's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Express's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.39%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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In a bid to attract&nbsp;more high-spending Millennials and Gen&nbsp;Z-ers,&nbsp;American Express&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) is set to roll out significant updates&nbsp;to its U.S. Consumer and&nbsp;Business Platinum Cards later this year.
What Happened:&nbsp;The company&#8217;s CEO,&nbsp;Steve Squeri, is eyeing a younger demographic for the company&#8217;s premium card offerings. The updates, which are the &#8220;largest investment ever in a card refresh&#8221; by the company, are expected to be implemented in late summer or early fall. 
Howard Grosfield, Group President for&nbsp;U.S. Consumer Services, revealed that the investment will be concentrated in two areas. &#8220;We&#8217;ll&nbsp;double down on all the&nbsp;things our cardmembers love now.&nbsp;And we&#8217;ll&nbsp;be adding lots of exciting&nbsp;new brands,&#8221; Grosfield said.
&nbsp;We're going to take these Cards to a new level, not only in what they offer in travel, dining and lifestyle benefits, but also in how they look and feel, to meet the evolving needs of our customers,&#8221; Grosfield elaborated.
Despite the Platinum card&#8217;s $695 annual fee, which is the highest in its class compared to Chase Sapphire&#8217;s $550, Grosfield is confident that the perceived value among Millennials and Gen Z users surpasses the cost.
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;Millennials and Gen Z now make up 75% of new Amex Platinum and Gold cardholders in 2024, up from 60% in 2019. Gen Z membership jumped 40% year-over-year in Q1 2025, with both groups showing stronger credit records than the industry average. 
Together, they drove 35% of U.S. consumer spending last quarter. Their growing adoption of the $695 premium card boosted Amex's net card fee revenue by 18% last year. Amex reports high loyalty among these younger users, with an overall retention rate of 98%.
The move by American Express to revamp its Platinum Cards comes amid a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/45891293/amex-still-king-of-premium-credit-cards-but-chase-capital-one-are-closing-in-fast-analyst">highly competitive</a> premium credit card market. The U.S. premium credit card market is lucrative and fiercely competitive, with companies like&nbsp;Chase&nbsp;and&nbsp;Capital One&nbsp;making significant strides.
By targeting the younger demographic, American Express is strategically positioning itself to maintain its position as the leader in the premium credit card market.
Benzinga's Edge Rankings place American Express in the 71st percentile for quality and the 85th percentile for growth, reflecting its strong performance in both areas. Check the detailed report <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a>.&nbsp;
Over the past year, the stock surged 28.89%.
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Cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) is set to benefit from new products and a new White House administration, according to a new investor note.
The Coinbase Analyst: Rosenblatt analyst Chris Brendler reiterated a Buy rating on Coinbase with a $300 price target.
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The Analyst Takeaways: The cryptocurrency sector and Coinbase are set for nice growth potential in the future, Brendler said in a new investor note.
The analyst said Coinbase's new product launches "are just the beginning."
"With such a significant change in the political landscape, we continue to believe the benefits will be far greater than expected and think the current rally in crypto prices is just getting started," Brendler said.
With reduced regulatory pressure, Brendler sees Coinbase accelerating its product expansion beyond trading.
The analyst said a recent drop in Coinbase's share price comes with questions on trading volumes in the second quarter.
"Given the strong macro backdrop and regulatory tailwinds, we see this lull as a buying opportunity."
Brendler said Coinbase's recent Annual State of Crypto Summit highlighted the growth of stablecoins and on-chain trading with deeper integrations of traditional finance due to new product launches and partnerships.
"Combined with the dramatic shift in the political environment, we came away optimistic about the future of crypto."
Brendler highlights Coinbase's partnerships with Shopify Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NASDAQ">SHOP</a>) for a USDC (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>) payments partnership and with American Express Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) for a cobranded credit card with 4% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rewards.
Coinbase also announced a new premium subscription tier called Coinbase One Basic.
"While we don't see a material impact from these initiatives soon, we expect COIN to accelerate new product development with the improving political landscape and with its leading scale/brand, we are optimistic about the longer run potential."
Brendler said Coinbase's trading volumes could rebound with improved regulatory clarity. The analyst also predicts that Coinbase will rely less on trading volume in the future with its product expansion.
"Despite the weaker near-term outlook, we're still bullish as COIN remains one of our favorite ideas."
COIN Price Action: Coinbase stock is up 6.27% to $257.85 on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $142.58 to $349.75. Coinbase stock is down 0.7% year-to-date in 2025.
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The past week has been a rollercoaster ride for the crypto industry, with Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) making headlines, the SEC appointing a crypto insider, and the Coinbase CEO predicting the end of the fiat era. Here&#8217;s a recap of the top stories:
Coinbase&#8217;s S&amp;P 500 Debut: Coinbase made history in May by becoming the first cryptocurrency exchange to be included in the S&amp;P 500 index. This significant milestone signals a growing acceptance of the crypto industry in mainstream markets and positions Coinbase among America&#8217;s largest and most influential companies.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/06/45932447/coinbase-sp-500-debut-new-products-offset-pressure">Read the full article here.</a>
SEC&#8217;s Crypto-Savvy Leadership: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Jamie Selway as its new Director of the Division of Trading and Markets. Selway, a recognized figure in market structure and digital assets, will assume his new position on June 17, 2025. This move signals a significant shift towards engaging crypto-savvy leadership at the regulatory helm.
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End of Fiat Era: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicted that Bitcoin may emerge as the world&#8217;s new reserve currency. He cited mounting global deficits and rising economic uncertainty as catalysts for a shift away from fiat systems.
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Warren&#8217;s Warning to Zuckerberg: Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal raised concerns over Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO Mark Zuckerberg&#8217;s potential stablecoin revival plans, citing them as a &#8220;national security threat&#8221;.
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Crypto Credit Card: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong unveiled a cryptocurrency credit card that offers cashback rewards in Bitcoin. The card, powered by American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), offers users up to 4% in Bitcoin rewards for every purchase.
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