Coinbase Global Option Alert: Fri $275 Calls at the Bid: 11080 vs 571 OI

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Fri $275 Calls at the Bid: 11080 @ $3.18 vs 571 OI; Ref=$258.33

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Fri $237.5 Calls Sweep (7) near the Bid: 2000 vs 11452 OI

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Fri $237.5 Calls Sweep (7) near the Bid: 2000 @ $9.438 vs 11452 OI; Ref=$242.14

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Fri $220 Calls Sweep (10) near the Ask: 445 vs 16015 OI

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Fri $220 Calls Sweep (10) near the Ask: 445 @ $14.225 vs 16015 OI; Ref=$232.61

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Fri $220 Calls Sweep (52) near the Bid: 432 vs 16015 OI

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Fri $220 Calls Sweep (52) near the Bid: 432 @ $14.115 vs 16015 OI; Ref=$232.55

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Fri $220 Calls Sweep (33) near the Bid: 370 vs 16015 OI

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Fri $220 Calls Sweep (33) near the Bid: 370 @ $14.142 vs 16015 OI; Ref=$233.47

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Jan 16 $350 Calls at the Ask: 500 vs 3039 OI

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Jan 16 $350 Calls at the Ask: 500 @ $12.85 vs 3039 OI; Ref=$207.995

Coinbase Global Option Alert: May 16 $210 Calls Sweep (32) near the Ask: 1032 vs 4057 OI

Coinbase Global Option Alert: May 16 $210 Calls Sweep (32) near the Ask: 1032 @ $9.491 vs 4057 OI; Ref=$213.4002

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Dec 19 $250 Puts at the Ask: 80 vs 1284 OI; Earnings 5/8 After Close 

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Dec 19 $250 Puts at the Ask: 80 @ $65.1 vs 1284 OI; Earnings 5/8 After Close Ref=$208.53

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Dec 19 $210 Puts at the Bid: 250 vs 865 OI; Earnings 5/8 After Close 

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Dec 19 $210 Puts at the Bid: 250 @ $41.45 vs 865 OI; Earnings 5/8 After Close Ref=$204.59

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Aug 15 $220 Calls at the Ask: 1000 vs 767 OI; Earnings 5/8 After Close 

Coinbase Global Option Alert: Aug 15 $220 Calls at the Ask: 1000 @ $20.0 vs 767 OI; Earnings 5/8 After Close Ref=$198.31

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Founded in 2012, Coinbase is the leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. The company intends to be the safe and regulation-compliant point of entry for retail investors and institutions into the cryptocurrency economy. Users can establish an account directly with the firm, instead of using an intermediary, and many choose to allow Coinbase to act as a custodian for their cryptocurrency, giving the company breadth beyond that of a traditional financial exchange. While the company still generates the majority of its revenue from transaction fees charged to its retail customers, Coinbase uses internal investment and acquisitions to expand into adjacent businesses, such as prime brokerage and data analytics.

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On Monday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made a notable move by selling shares of Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) across its ETFs. This decision comes as Coinbase has been riding a wave of optimism in the cryptocurrency market, fueled by Bitcoin&#8217;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) ascent and Coinbase&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/05/45416971/coinbase-becomes-first-pure-play-crypto-stock-in-sp-500-analyst-sees-major-institutional-upside">recent inclusion</a> in the S&amp;P 500.
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Ark Invest&#8217;s decision to sell Coinbase shares on Monday involved two of its ETFs: Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#BATS">ARKF</a>) and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#BATS">ARKW</a>). The ARKF fund offloaded 6,404 shares, while ARKW sold 730 shares. On Monday, COIN ended the day higher by 2.1% at $256.63. The Ark transactions were valued at $1.83 million.
This move comes in the wake of Coinbase&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45764843/coinbase-crushed-tesla-amazon-and-other-mag-7-peers-in-recent-rally-heres-what-drove-the-stunning-comeback">impressive performance</a>, which saw its stock soar nearly 30% in the past month. The surge was driven by the company&#8217;s historic inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 and renewed optimism in the cryptocurrency sector.
Coinbase&#8217;s recent rally has been fueled by Bitcoin&#8217;s impressive surge past the $100,000 mark. The cryptocurrency reached an all-time high of $111,970.17 on May 23. In the past 24 hours, BTC gained nearly 4% to trade at $109,908.99 — 1.9% below its record high.
This rally has sparked optimism among investors, leading to increased interest in companies like Coinbase, which have been riding the crypto wave. However, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45801402/bitcoins-moonshot-can-microstrategy-and-coinbase-keep-riding-the-crypto-wave">questions remain</a> about whether these companies can maintain their momentum in the face of potential market volatility.
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<li>Bought 25,034 shares of Veracyte Inc (VCYT) in ARKK.</li>
<li>Sold 28,569 shares of 3D Printing ETF (PRNT) in ARKX.</li>
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Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate Coinbase checks out on Short, Medium and Long Price Trends. Here is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">how the stock fares</a> on other metrics.
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Three of the most dynamic and forward-looking sectors in the investment landscape — electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aviation, cryptocurrency and quantum computing — have recently captured the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45788736/peter-thiels-flying-car-dream-nears-reality-with-joby-aviation-but-joe-lonsdale-warns-faa-must-move-fast-as-china-could-overtake-us-amid-regulatory-delays">attention of traders. </a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">eVTOL Stocks</h1>
Stocks in the eVTOL space, such as Archer Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>), Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>) and Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVTL#NYSE">EVTL</a>) are soaring following a series of<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45840638/archer-aviation-joby-shares-are-rising-monday-whats-driving-the-momentum"> executive orders signed</a> by President Donald Trump on Friday that aim to accelerate regulatory approval and bolster American leadership in advanced aviation and drone technology. 
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Crypto-related Stocks </h1>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is trading near all-time highs and crypto-related stocks are trending as well as heightened institutional interest and positive regulatory changes lift the sector. 
Bitcoin-miner stocks like MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) and Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) are closely watched as proxies for Bitcoin exposure and are popular among retail investors. 
Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) had a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/ipos/25/06/45819104/cathie-wood-calls-circles-ipo-an-amazing-debut">very successful </a>Wall Street debut last week and ended Monday's session at $115.25, up 270% since its IPO. 
Crypto platform Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) stock is up nearly 30% over the past month and was added to the S&amp;P 500 in May, giving the stock more visibility and attracting institutional investors. 
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Quantum computing stocks like IONQ, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>), D-Wave Quantum, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) and Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>) are experiencing notable volatility and upward momentum, fueled by technological breakthroughs and growing optimism about the sector's long-term potential. 
In late May, D-Wave unveiled its sixth-generation commercial-grade Advantage2<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45541780/d-wave-quantum-stock-extends-rally-as-momentum-builds-following-launch-of-new-quantum-system"> quantum computing system</a> designed for real-world applications in optimization, materials simulation and artificial intelligence. D-Wave Quantum shares are up more than 1,200% over the past year, leading the gains of pure-play quantum computing stocks.&nbsp;
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A sharp divide is emerging on Wall Street. Bank of America's strategist Michael Hartnett says that President Donald Trump&#8216;s economic policies are lifting capital-rich tech giants rather than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/michael-hartnett">domestically focused small caps.</a>
&#8220;It&#8217;s&nbsp;like&nbsp;the&nbsp;&#8217;80s deregulation boom and&nbsp;the&nbsp;&#8217;90s tech boom all at the same time,&#8221; the expert said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wall Street's New Divide: &#8220;Bro Billionaires&#8221; Vs. The Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Base&#8221;</h3>
In his latest &#8220;The Flow Show,&#8221; Hartnett introduced what he calls the "bro billionaire" stock basket, an equal-weighted group including Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>), Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>), Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>).
Since the 2024 U.S. election, this basket is up 45%.
By contrast, the Russell 2000 index — which Hartnett associates with Trump's electoral "base" — has fallen 7% over the same period.
&#8220;Tariffs, tax cuts, reshoring, deregulation, but no bid for the little guys,&#8221; Hartnett said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dollar Drops Despite 5% Yields</h3>
The U.S. dollar continues to slide, down 8.9% year to date, even as 30-year Treasury yields remain near 5%. Hartnett sees this as the product of fiscal disarray, not monetary misstep.
Hartnett indicated that Trump's approach combines aggressive tax cuts with high spending, a mix that resembles both Republican and Democratic fiscal strategies.
&#8220;U.S. dollar breaking down despite 5% Treasury yields as DOGE replaced by deficits &amp; tax cuts,&#8221; he said.
&#8220;DOGE was a bust, tariffs are a bust, so only way he gets the deficit down to 3% of GDP is via max pumping GDP and hoping Bessent can sweet talk the [bond] vigilantes,&#8221; he added.
According to Hartnett a weaker dollar is bullish for gold, emerging markets, and international equities. 
Hartnett continues to back his BIG allocation—bonds, International, and Gold—a theme he&#8217;s been pushing since early spring.
 "Profits and policy keep us long weak dollar plays, gold, EM, international," Hartnett stated.
Hartnett noted that gold-related funds have attracted $75 billion in inflows year-to-date, marking the largest influx on record.
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Michael Shaulov, CEO of digital asset infrastructure provider Fireblocks, asserted that cryptocurrency has crossed the &#8220;point of no return,&#8221; with increasing acceptance and impending regulation advancing its legitimacy.
What Happened:&nbsp;In an exclusive chat with Benzinga at the recently held Consensus 2025 event, Shaulov was optimistic of the cryptocurrency sector&#8217;s future, with more individuals and institutions jumping on the bandwagon.
&#8220;I think it&#8217;s pretty clear that it&#8217;s beyond the point of no return,&#8221; Shaulov stated. &#8220;The train left the station. I think more and more people are jumping on the train&#8221;
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He further said that the incoming regulation in the U.S., in whatever shape it takes, would only strengthen the reality of cryptocurrencies, offering ten times the properties, performance, speed and cost reduction compared to traditional financial systems.
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Shaulov also shared findings from a recent survey that Fireblocks conducted across&nbsp;banks and payment&nbsp;companies. 
&#8220;There&#8217;s no skeptism anymore. 90% of them are either already working with stable coins or in pilots of stable coins or contemplating how they&#8217;re going to enter the space,&#8221; Shaulov revealed.
Why It Matters:&nbsp;Shaulov has been a long-standing cryptocurrency advocate. He previously referred to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) as an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/10/35142263/exclusive-fireblocks-ceo-calls-bitcoin-an-insurance-policy-against-government-collapse">&#8220;insurance instrument&#8221;</a> against potential government system collapses.
His optimistic outlook on the sector, particularly on stablecoins, comes amid the advancement of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45510057/senate-crypto-bill-passes-key-vote-genius-act-moves-toward-final-passage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GENIUS Act</a>, a proposed legislation aiming to establish the first U.S. regulatory framework for issuers of stablecoins like 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>). Sen.&nbsp;Cynthia Lummis&nbsp;(R-Wyo.) expressed confidence that the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45763451/ja" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bill would become law</a>&nbsp;by this week.
Meanwhile, stablecoin issuing company Circle Internet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45821941/circle-crcl-stock-surges-after-successful-ipo-debut-whats-going-on">recorded a blockbuster debut</a> last week, popping 168% on its first day. The stock opened at $69, more than double its $31 IPO price, giving the company an initial valuation of $6.9 billion.
However, former Goldman Sachs executive and Web3 entrepreneur Dom Kwok <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45830632/ex-goldman-executive-on-circles-168-ipo-spike-dont-rush-to-buy-stock-as-bankers-engineer-a-pop-cites-facebook-example">advised investors</a> not to rush and wait for the lockup period to end.
Circle joined other cryptocurrency-related stocks like Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) on Wall Street. Check out Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings score to see <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">how these stocks rank</a> in various metrics like Momentum, Growth and Quality.
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Crypto At 'Point Of No Return,' Says Fireblocks CEO And Here's Why He Is Confident About It

According to several experts in the sector, Bitcoin ETFs and cryptocurrency-related ETFs have made significant progress since launching in January 2024 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/currency-etfs/25/01/42971053/bitcoin-etfs-enter-2025-after-massive-first-year">and setting inflow records</a>.
Here's what three Bitcoin-ETF experts had to say about the sector&#8217;s growth, why people are choosing Bitcoin ETFs, what the U.S. buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) could mean for demand and validation, and what comes next for cryptocurrency ETFs.
Beating Expectations: The launch of Bitcoin ETFs has been an &#8220;amazing journey&#8221; that could be &#8220;just beginning,&#8221; WisdomTree Global Head of Research Chris Gannatti said at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-tme4GtysQ">Benzinga's recent ETF event.</a>
"At WisdomTree, we've been amazed to watch the appetite, the adoption," Gannatti said.
Gannatti said it's clear there was pent-up demand for Bitcoin ETFs and everyone has now seen "incredible growth."
WisdomTree was one of the first companies with a Bitcoin ETF with the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTCW#BATS">BTCW</a>).
Bitwise Asset Management Head of Research Ryan Rasmussen echoed the early success of Bitcoin ETFs with his company behind the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BITB#NYSE">BITB</a>) and several other crypto-related ETFs.
"The adoption and performance of Bitcoin ETFs since they launched in the US since last January is just incredible," Rasmussen said.
Rasmussen said Bitcoin ETFs broke the one-year record for inflows and continue to see strong demand.
"We're extremely excited about it. Just getting started."
After the launch of the initial batch of Bitcoin ETFs came other funds like the Innovator Uncapped Bitcoin 20 Floor ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBF#BATS">QBF</a>), which offers limited downside for investors.
Innovator Director of Product Strategy Andrew Nelson said the initial growth of Bitcoin ETFs is what spurred the company launching a crypto ETF.
"There's room for everybody," Nelson said.
Nelson said Innovator's fund creates additional investment opportunities for investors and another tool in their tool kit when looking for exposure to Bitcoin.
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Why Bitcoin ETFs?: When asked why there's room for Bitcoin ETFs alongside investing directly in Bitcoin, the expert panel didn't flinch.
Nelson said Bitcoin ETFs like the one from Innovator provide "unique exposure" for investors.
Summarizing his company's ETF in three sentences, he said it's, "Bitcoin, 20% max loss, and no cap."
The Innovator fund offers an uncapped upside while providing a 20% max loss each quarter for investors. Nelson said this is not something you can engineer on your own just by holding Bitcoin.
Rasmussen echoed this sentiment saying there are different things ETFs can do like derivatives and options along with getting access to "institutional grade custody" of Bitcoin.
With Bitcoin ETFs, there's less risk for asset managers than worrying about self-custody and other aspects for clients, Rasmussen added.
Countries and Companies Adding Bitcoin: Another key growth topic for Bitcoin and Bitcoin ETFs could be the stockpiling of the leading cryptocurrency by countries and companies.
Gannatti said that some see the degree of success Michael Saylor has had with Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) buying Bitcoin and they want to follow it.
"People who have achieved great success get great attention," Gannatti said.
Gannatti also said the US being more crypto-friendly isn't a done deal, but things are changing.
"The current administration is pushing the ball down the field in a positive direction."
Without giving a price prediction, Gannatti said if the only goal is to get the price of Bitcoin to go up fast, the U.S. buying Bitcoin could be the quickest way.
Rasmussen highlighted the sector&#8217;s change. The fact that a person predicting some of the things that happened five years ago would have been laughed at and called crazy, he added.
"I think it's crazy that we're seeing corporations and governments buy Bitcoin, not in a bad way," Rasmussen said.
Rasmussen referenced how GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) recently bought Bitcoin. More companies are saying they're adding the cryptocurrency to hedge against national debt, inflation, and geopolitical concerns.
"I still think we're in the early stages of seeing mass adoption by governments and corporations."
Rasmussen added that, "no government wants to be the last mover when it comes to this."
Pension funds that have yet to invest in Bitcoin say they&#8217;d feel comfortable adding cryptocurrency to their portfolios if the U.S. purchases Bitcoin, the panelist added.
"I think that is one of those monumental moments,&#8221; he added.
More demand from countries and corporations could lead the price of Bitcoin higher, Nelson said.
Nelson said the idea is that high demand drives prices higher in a supply-constrained environment. The U.S. buying Bitcoin could be a positive action for the sector. Yet, Nelson added, it might not be the same initial demand that happened when Bitcoin ETFs launched.
"We think it's a positive for the space."
What's Next: Bitwise predicts Bitcoin will hit $200,000 by the end of 2025 and $1 million by 2029. Rasmussen said these are predictions and not investment advice but show confidence in the long term.
Going forward, the company is also launching more ETFs in the cryptocurrency space. This includes covered call income strategy funds around public crypto-companies like Strategy, MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) and Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>).
"We're spending a lot of time thinking about what products do investors want access to," Rasmussen said. 
Innovator has just one current cryptocurrency ETF — QBF. However, the company is closely monitoring the space and the options market to see where the demand is, Nelson said, adding, "We're looking at Ethereum of course, because of its already approved nature.&#8221;
Innvoator also monitors Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) and XRP CRYPTO:XRP). 
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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. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<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>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
<td>$346.3K</td>
<td>21.4K</td>
<td>43.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
<td>14.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$67.1K</td>
<td>15.7K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$262.50</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$102.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GLXY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>552</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETOR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$107.6K</td>
<td>72</td>
<td>103</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$42.7K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>66</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$129.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PNC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>372</td>
<td>37</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on June 13, 2025. Parties traded 14431 contract(s) at a $14.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $346.3K, with a price of $24.0 per contract. There were 21414 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43035 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on June 13, 2025. This event was a transfer of 199 contract(s) at a $80.00 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 $45.5K, with a price of $229.0 per contract. There were 8257 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14261 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 bullish sentiment. It expires in 224 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 658 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 37 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $67.1K, with a price of $102.0 per contract. There were 15795 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2526 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, is expiring today. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $262.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $305.0 per contract. There were 1560 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1545 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 270 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $102.6K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 1021 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1503 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GLXY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLXY#NASDAQ">GLXY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 232 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 4357 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 552 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ETOR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETOR#NASDAQ">ETOR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 133 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $107.6K, with a price of $1080.0 per contract. There were 72 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 103 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 70 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $67.50 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 $42.7K, with a price of $855.0 per contract. There were 1710 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 66 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 put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 70 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 38 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $129.4K, with a price of $3410.0 per contract. There were 1390 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 49 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PNC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 105 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 36 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $790.0 per contract. There were 372 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 37 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 news on 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

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest made a blockbuster purchase of Circle Internet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) shares on Thursday, marking a significant move in the evolving digital assets landscape. The bold acquisition came as Ark simultaneously reshuffled its cryptocurrency stock portfolio, reducing exposure to other industry names. This strategic pivot follows Circle's high-profile NYSE debut and may underscore Ark's conviction in the future of stablecoins.
The Circle Trade
On Thursday, Ark Invest purchased an eye-popping 4,486,560 shares of Circle, totaling approximately $373.42 million. The transactions were made through ARK Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#BATS">ARKK</a>), ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#BATS">ARKW</a>), and Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#BATS">ARKF</a>). For the day, Circle shares closed at $83.23, rising a whopping 168.48%. The shares rose another 5.4% in the after-hours trading to $87.71.
This move comes on the heels of Circle's impressive NYSE debut, where the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45800399/circle-surges-to-69-in-nyse-debut-raising-1-1b-as-investors-bet-on-stablecoins-going-mainstream">raised $1.1 billion</a>, signaling strong investor confidence in the mainstream adoption of stablecoins. The acquisition by Cathie Wood's team could highlight Ark's bullish outlook on the stablecoin sector, as Circle positions itself at the forefront of digital payments and blockchain innovation. The timing of the trade, closely following Circle's successful listing and capital raise, suggests Ark is betting on the company's ability to capitalize on the growing demand for regulated, transparent stablecoin solutions. 
The Palantir Trade
Ark sold 76,654 shares worth about $9.2 million of Palantir through its ARKK and ARKW funds. On Thursday, Palantir shares dropped 7.8% to $119.91. In the after-hours trading, the shares registered a 1.4% rise. The move came as Palantir CEO Alex Karp <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45800099/palantir-ceo-alex-karp-refutes-ridiculous-surveillance-reports-says-company-is-winning">addressed surveillance concerns</a> and emphasized the company's momentum in securing new contracts.
The Coinbase Trade
Ark trimmed its position by 161,304 shares in ARKK, ARKW and ARKF, a transaction valued at roughly $39.4 million.On Thursday, Coinbase shares closed at $244.20. This comes after Coinbase <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45764843/coinbase-crushed-tesla-amazon-and-other-mag-7-peers-in-recent-rally-heres-what-drove-the-stunning-comeback">outperformed major tech peers</a> in a recent rally, fueled by renewed optimism in the crypto sector.
The Robinhood Trade
Ark sold 255,327 Robinhood shares through ARKK and ARKW, amounting to $18.51 million. Robinhood shares closed at $72.51 for the day. The trade followed a period of gains for Robinhood stock, as the platform continues to evolve its offerings and attract retail investors. Robinhood shares rose Thursday after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45794817/robinhood-stock-is-rising-thursday-whats-going-on">record-high platform assets</a> and trading volumes for May, along with a 40% year-over-year increase in net deposits. The stock may also get a boost from a potential inclusion in the S&amp;P 500. 
Other Key Trades:
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<li>ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKB#NYSE">ARKB</a>): Ark reduced its stake by 168,675 shares, worth $17.14 million, continuing its recalibration of crypto-related holdings. The transaction was made through ARKW. For the day, ARKB shares closed at $101.62.</li>
<li>Among crypto-related stocks sold by Ark on Thursday was Jack Dorsey&#8217;s Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)-focused company Block Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>). Ark sold 163,380 shares via ARKK and AKRW. The transaction was worth $10.4 million as the company&#8217;s shares closed at $63.60 for the day.</li>
<li>Sold 2,829 shares of Meta Platforms Inc. through ARKW.</li>
<li>Purchased 115,834 shares of Veracyte Inc. (VCYT) through ARKK.</li>
<li>Purchased 38,424 shares of Guardant Health Inc. (GH) through ARKK.</li>
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Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings show that Coinbase has good Short, Medium and Long Price Trend.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound"> Find out</a> how other cryptocurrency stocks compare here.
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Cathie Wood Drops $373 Million On Circle's 168% Rally, Dumps Coinbase And Crypto Holdings — Is Ark Ditching Bitcoin for Stablecoins?

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rally in 2025 has been nothing short of stratospheric, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto">the flagship crypto</a> blowing past the $100,000 mark and dreams of $200,000 swirling in the digital air. 
While bulls are eyeing the moon, two publicly traded names &#8211; MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) and Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) &#8211; are catching serious wind from the crypto updraft. But can they stay aloft, or are they flying too close to the sun?
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MicroStrategy: Saylor's Billion-Dollar Crypto Binge</h2>
Michael Saylor has turned MicroStrategy from a business intelligence firm into a full-throttle Bitcoin proxy. With a stash of 580,250 BTC now worth $40.6 billion, the company's fate is fused to the price of Bitcoin. The latest move? 
A cool $427 million plowed into 4,020 more coins at $106,000 each. Forget quarterly reports &#8211; MSTR&#8217;s main KPI is BTC/USD.
The math is as wild as the strategy: if Bitcoin hits $150,000, MSTR could touch $2,000 per share. At $200,000? Expect targets of $3,500 and a Saylor victory lap. But there's turbulence too. 
When BTC dipped in late 2024, MSTR shed 30% in days. With short interest ballooning past $10 billion and critics warning the market cap now dwarfs Coinbase despite a fraction of its revenue, the stock looks less like a rocket and more like a loaded powder keg.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Coinbase: The Middleman Minting Money</h2>
Coinbase, on the other hand, is the infrastructure play &#8211; less glam, more grit. It isn't chasing Bitcoin highs with treasury funds, but instead cashing in on trading fees, ETF custodianship, and its expanding Base blockchain. It's the backstage pass to the crypto show.
When Trump's pro-crypto win sent BTC flying, COIN popped 36%. A modest January bump followed Bitcoin's 2% move. Analysts like the stability. With a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COIN/analyst-ratings">consensus Buy rating</a> and growing ETF ties &#8211; $15 billion AUM inflows and counting &#8211; Coinbase is well-positioned for the long haul. Its $1 billion buyback announced last year is a cherry on top.
Still, Coinbase&#8217;s minimal Bitcoin holdings draw jabs from purists. But while MicroStrategy swings for home runs, Coinbase is playing the long game &#8211; consistent, diversified, and quietly raking in the chips.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Final Byte</h2>
Bitcoin's surge is minting winners &#8211; and MicroStrategy and Coinbase are riding different boards on the same crypto wave. 
One's a high-wire act with billions in BTC on the line. The other? A steady surfboarder cashing in on every wave.
Whether Bitcoin touches $200,000 or hits an air pocket, these two remain at the epicenter of crypto's most electrifying moment.
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Bitcoin's Moonshot: Can MicroStrategy And Coinbase Keep Riding The Crypto Wave?

Tech investor Chamath Palihapitiya suggested Wednesday that Ripple Labs or Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) acquiring Circle Internet Financial would be a &#8220;genius&#8221; move, given the potential value of the stablecoin market.
What Happened: Palihapitiya stated in an X post that the Circle, issuer of the world&#8217;s second-largest stablecoin USD Coin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>), could be a valuable acquisition for leading cryptocurrency companies. 
He believed that Circle, which is 25x oversubscribed for its initial public offering and valued at around $7 billion, could be worth much more in the future. &#8220;If someone can buy it&nbsp;for even $12-13 billion, that's a&nbsp;steal, imo, for what this&nbsp;business could be worth in&nbsp;20 years,&#8221; Palihapitiya added.
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&mdash; Chamath Palihapitiya (@chamath) <a href="https://twitter.com/chamath/status/1930417399368691860?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Coinbase and Ripple didn&#8217;t immediately return Benzinga&#8217;s request for comment on this suggestion.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45784755/elon-musk-who-called-trumps-one-big-beautiful-bill-a-disgusting-abomination-responds-to-coinbase-ceos-warning-that-bitcoin-could-replace-dollar" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk, Who Called Trump&#8217;s &#8216;One Big Beautiful Bill&#8217; A &#8216;Disgusting Abomination,&#8217; Responds To Coinbase CEO&#8217;s Warning That Bitcoin Could Replace Dollar If Congress Isn&#8217;t Held Accountable</a>
Palihapitiya also predicted a competition for stablecoin dominance among major companies like Stripe, Square (now Block, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/xyz#NYSE">XYZ</a>), Ripple, and Coinbase. 
&#8220;The company that builds the most efficient infrastructure and sells it for cheapest: cost-plus (with a thin margin on top) will probably take this market,&#8221; he added.
Why It Matters: Palhapitiya&#8217;s observation comes after Circe priced its IPO at $31 per share, above the previously marketed range of $27 to $28 per share. The company will now offer 34 million shares for $31 each when it&nbsp;debuts on the New York Stock Exchange&nbsp;on Thursday under the ticker &#8220;CRCL&#8221;, raising about $1.05 billion.
Circle will finally go public after an unsuccessful attempt in 2021. The 2021 SPAC deal was abandoned due to regulatory delays and market turbulence caused by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/10/35445270/the-true-cost-of-the-ftx-collapse-how-much-did-sam-bankman-fried-really-make" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">collapse of crypto exchange</a>&nbsp;FTX.
Circle will join other cryptocurrency-related stocks like Coinbase and Block on Wall Street. Check out&nbsp;Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings&nbsp;score to see&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">how these stocks rank</a>&nbsp;in various metrics like Momentum, Growth and Quality.
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Disclaimer:&nbsp;This content was partially produced with the help of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Neuro</a>&nbsp;and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/apis?utm_source=benzinga.com&amp;utm_campaign=article-bottom" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"></a>

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USDC

Chamath Palihapitiya Says Circle IPO Valued At $7 Billion Means It's A 'Genius' Buy For Coinbase, Here's Why

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45762633/anthony-scaramucci-agrees-bitcoin-skeptic-jamie-dimon-would-be-a-welcome-alternative-as-president">JPMorgan Chase</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NASDAQ">JPM</a>) is preparing to allow clients in its trading and wealth management divisions to use certain cryptocurrency-related assets, specifically Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) ETFs, as collateral for loans.
What Happened: Quoting unnamed sources, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-04/jpmorgan-plans-to-offer-clients-financing-against-crypto-etfs?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=author_alert&amp;utm_term=250604&amp;utm_campaign=author_22647091&amp;embedded-checkout=true">reported </a>that the bank will initially begin offering financing backed by BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>).
The change marks a significant policy adjustment as traditional financial institutions respond to regulatory shifts and growing client demand following the election of President Donald Trump, whose administration has taken a notably pro-crypto stance.
In addition to accepting Bitcoin ETFs for lending purposes, JPMorgan also intends to factor clients' crypto holdings into wealth assessments. 
The inclusion would place cryptocurrencies alongside more traditional assets such as equities, real estate, or collectibles in determining a client's borrowable value.
Though JPMorgan has declined to comment publicly on the developments, the move would build on its existing ties to the crypto space. 
The bank has long served clients like Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and was among the earliest financial giants to deploy blockchain-based payment services.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45775027/pump-funs-1b-token-plan-risks-undermining-solana-defi-fueling-meme-coin-scams-experts-warn">Pump.fun&#8217;s $1B Token Plan Risks Undermining Solana DeFi, Fueling Meme Coin Scams, Experts Warn</a>
Why It Matters: Despite CEO Jamie Dimon&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45501880/jamie-dimon-opens-jpmorgan-to-bitcoin-access-despite-longstanding-criticism">personal skepticism</a>—he has said he's "not a fan" of Bitcoin—he has expressed support for client autonomy in digital asset investing.
"I don't think we should smoke, but I defend your right to smoke," he said in May. "I defend your right to buy Bitcoin, go at it."
The new lending framework is expected to be rolled out across JPMorgan's global wealth management segments, encompassing all client tiers, from everyday investors to high-net-worth individuals. 
Previously, crypto ETFs were considered as loan collateral only in isolated cases.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-spot-bitcoin-etfs">Spot Bitcoin ETFs</a>, introduced in the U.S. in January 2024, have since grown rapidly to manage over $128 billion in assets, ranking among the most successful ETF launches on record.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin's price has surged, hitting a peak of $111,980 in May, bolstered by Trump's election victory in November and his administration's crypto-friendly policies.
Industry donations have played a role in reshaping Washington's stance on digital assets, with Trump advocating several pro-crypto measures since taking office. 
His own family businesses have expanded into crypto ventures, including Bitcoin mining operations and memecoin initiatives, further signaling the asset class's growing political and financial influence.
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IBIT

JPMorgan To Accept Crypto-Linked ETFs As Loan Collateral

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. overtook several Wall Street behemoths in a stunning rally last month, driven by its historic inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 and renewed cryptocurrency optimism.
What happened: The Nasdaq-listed company soared nearly 30% in the last month, marking a sharp reversal from its meltdown in April. The firm's stock was up 70% since its yearly low of $151.47.
In doing so, COIN outgained some of the biggest technology companies on the planet. As evident, its returns over the last month beat Amazon, Google's parent company Alphabet, electric vehicle juggernaut Tesla and all the other stocks in the high-performing "Magnificent 7" cohort.
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<td>Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)</td>
<td>29.84%</td>
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<td>NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>24.07%</td>
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<td>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>22.84%</td>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>11.28%</td>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>10.39%</td>
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<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>6.14%</td>
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<td>2.20%</td>
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<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</td>
<td>1.20%</td>
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Additionally, the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>), which offers equal-weight exposure to the &#8220;Mag 7&#8221; stocks, underperformed Coinbase, returning only 11.19% over the past month.
See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44621245/gold-backed-cryptos-match-yellow-metals-highs-following-trumps-liberation-day-shock"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45740537/forget-dollars-willy-woo-says-bitcoin-will-be-priced-against-global-gdp-gold-used-to-be-that-money-btc-is-the-challenger">Forget Dollars: Willy Woo Says Bitcoin Will Be Priced Against Global GDP — &#8216;Gold Used To Be That Money, BTC Is The Challenger&#8217;</a>
Coinbase made history last month <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/05/45416971/coinbase-becomes-first-pure-play-crypto-stock-in-sp-500-analyst-sees-major-institutional-upside">after it became</a> the first pure-play cryptocurrency stock to join the S&amp;P 500 Index, the widely used benchmark for the U.S. stock market.
The firm also made a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45287050/coinbase-acquires-deribit-in-2-9b-deal-to-expand-crypto-derivatives-business">big push into the global crypto derivatives market</a> by acquiring crypto options exchange Deribit for approximately $2.9 billion in a cash-and-stock deal. Once completed, the deal will make Coinbase the largest cryptocurrency derivatives platform in terms of open interest and options volume.
Further upsides were driven by the recovery of the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) embarking on a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/05/45589015/bitcoin-rockets-to-record-highs-amid-trumps-commitment-and-swedens-corporate-treasury-move">record-breaking rally</a>.
Price Action:&nbsp; Shares of Coinbase rose 0.19% in after-hours trading after closing 4.94% higher at $258.91&nbsp;during Tuesday&#8217;s regular trading session, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the stock has gained 4.27%.
As of this writing, COIN ranked high on growth, an indicator of a stock's combined historical expansion in earnings and revenue across multiple periods.&nbsp; To check how other cryptocurrency-linked stocks stack up against COIN, visit&nbsp;<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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Coinbase Crushed Tesla, Amazon And Other Mag 7 Peers In Recent Rally — Here's What Drove The Stunning Comeback

Jack Dorsey, co-founder and executive chair of Block Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), reiterated the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)-only strategy of its "Cash App" digital wallet service on Tuesday.
What happened: Dorsey took to X, stating, "We are Bitcoin only. And improving rapidly,&#8221; in response to a post that praised Cash App's Bitcoin features
The quoted post, by a Bitcoin maxi named HFSP.eth &#x7C; ₿itcoin Only, said that Cash App allows users to convert their direct deposits (e.g., paychecks)&nbsp; into Bitcoin without any fees or spread, i.e., the difference between buy and sell prices that platforms often charge.&nbsp;
"It&#8217;s the absolute best way to accumulate Bitcoin," the user said.
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The post also mentioned that the withdrawal caps on Bitcoin increased to $10,000 per day and $25,000 per week, calling it a &#8220;huge improvement.&#8221; Previously, users were allowed to withdraw up to $2,000 worth of Bitcoin in a day and up to $5,000 in a week.
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Why It Matters: Dorsey's commitment aligned with the company's push to expand its Bitcoin-related offerings.
The fintech firm <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44727594/jack-dorseys-block-is-making-it-easy-for-companies-to-manage-their-bitcoin-treasuryheres-how">launched a dashboard</a> in April to help companies effectively manage their Bitcoin corporate holdings. It also announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44942475/jack-dorsey-says-major-changes-coming-to-blocks-self-custody-bitcoin-wallet-what-to-expect">major changes</a> to its self-custody Bitcoin wallet, focusing on improved safety, privacy, and usability.
Block was also gearing up for the delivery of its<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45158116/jack-dorsey-upbeat-on-blocks-bitcoin-mining-chip-delivery-in-h2-2025-as-industry-faces-disruptions-due-to-high-chinese-equipment-tariffs"> first Bitcoin mining hardware</a> in the second half of the year.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, BTC was exchanging hands at $105,431.31, down 0.03% 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>.&nbsp;
Shares of Block rose 0.14% in after-hours trading after closing 2.83% higher at $63.51 during Tuesday&#8217;s regular session.
The stock exhibited a very high growth score—a measure of the stock's combined historical expansion in earnings and revenue across multiple periods. How does it compare with Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and other cryptocurrency-related stocks? Visit&nbsp;<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> and find out.
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Jack Dorsey Touts 'Bitcoin Only' Cash App, Says Block's Wallet 'Improving Rapidly'

Each trading day features hundreds of headlines and press releases on Benzinga Pro, a source for traders to see the latest news on the overall market<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0603" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;and individual tickers.</a>
Here is a look at the most searched stocks on Benzinga Pro for May 2025. Current prices and year-to-date performance are based on May 30 market close prices and do not include dividends.
1. SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $589.39</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $481.81 to $613.23</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +0.8%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 3rd</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/03/44124338/exclusive-februarys-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-tesla-palantir-alibaba-nvidia-rank">February</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/04/44597684/exclusive-marchs-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-tesla-nvidia-apple-applovin-stock-rank">March</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45171636/exclusive-aprils-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-tesla-apple-palantir-nvidia-stocks-rank">April </a>2025 Rank: 3rd/2nd/1st</li>
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2. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $135.13</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $86.62 to $153.13</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -2.3%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 1st</li>
<li>February/March/April 2025 Rank: 2nd/3rd/2nd</li>
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3. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $131.78</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $21.00 to $133.49</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +75.3%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 7th</li>
<li>February/March/April 2025 Rank: 4th/6th/7th</li>
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4. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $346.46</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $167.41 to $488.54</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -8.7%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 2nd</li>
<li>February/March/April 2025 Rank: 5th/1st/3rd</li>
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5. UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $301.91</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $248.88 to $630.73</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -40.2%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>February/March/April 2025 Rank: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20</li>
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6. Asset Entities (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASST#NASDAQ">ASST</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $7.01</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $0.34 to $13.42</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return:1,330.6%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>February/March/April 2025 Rank: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20</li>
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7. Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $40.02</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $17.25 to $101.40</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +33.2%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 4th</li>
<li>February/March/April 2025 Rank: 1st/9th/Not in Top 20</li>
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8. D-Wave Quantum Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $16.33</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $0.75 to $19.76</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +69.9% &nbsp;</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>February/March/April 2025 Rank: Not in Top 20/10th/Not in Top 20</li>
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9. Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $56.56</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $13.47 to $72.98</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +124.4%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 5th</li>
<li>February/March/April 2025 Rank: 16th/8th/8th</li>
</ul>
10. Apple Inc (NASDSAQ:AAPL)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $200.85</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $169.21 to $260.10</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -17.6%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 5th</li>
<li>February/March/April 2025 Rank: 16th/8th/8th</li>
</ul>
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11. CoreWeave Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>)
12. Oklo Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>)
13. SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>)
14. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)
15. Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)
16. Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)
17. Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)
18. Siyata Mobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYTA#NASDAQ">SYTA</a>)
19. Hyperscale Data (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPUS#AMEX">GPUS</a>)
20. Pony AI Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>)
Why It's Important: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust remained the most-searched ticker for a second straight month. Nvidia also ranked second for a second straight month.
New to the top three in May was Palantir, which jumped from seventh place in April to third place in May. The ticker has been popular among investors and ranked in the top 10 each month this year. The third-place ranking is the top for Palantir in 2025.
Tesla fell from third to fourth place, following a fall in April from first to third place. With the highly anticipated launch of Tesla robotaxis in June, the stock could attract more attention and find its way back into the top three spots.
The list of the top 10 most-searched tickers in May included five new stocks compared to the list from April. This included Super Micro Computer jumping back into the top 10 after falling out of the top 20 in April. The stock has been popular among investors this year and saw its highest place on the list since February during the month of May.
D-Wave, a quantum computing stock, also returned to the top 10, ranking 8th in May. Hims &amp; Hers also moved back into the top 10, ranking ninth after previously being outside the top 20 in March and April and ranking 9th in February.
New to the top 10 in May that hadn't been in the top 20 any month this year were United Health and Asset Entities. United Health saw an executive transition announced and was reported to be the subject of a DOJ investigation, a claim the company later denied.
Asset Entities announced a merger and plans to become a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45550814/asset-entities-stock-has-skyrocketed-over-the-last-month-whats-going-on">holding treasury company</a>. SharpLink, which ranked 13th, also made a similar announcement but instead of investing in Bitcoin, the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/cannabis/25/05/45695750/sharplink-gaming-sbet-stock-soars-over-2600-in-a-week-on-ethereum-treasury-deal">is establishing an </a>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) treasury.
CoreWeave, which went public on March 28, narrowly missed out on the top 10 with an 11th-place ranking for the month of May. The ranking could signal continued popularity for the cloud computing company a month after its IPO.
Advanced Micro Devices, Invesco QQQ Trust and Amazon.com were the three tickers in the 11th to 20th rankings that previously ranked in the top 20 in April, coming in at 18th, 4th and 13th, respectively.
This marked a significant fall for the Invesco QQQ Trust, which ranked fourth in March and April. This could signal less interest in the Nasdaq 100 and technology stocks during the month.
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SolarBank Implements Treasury Strategy Integrating Bitcoin As Strategic Reserve Asset, Files Application With Coinbase Prime

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Coinbase Global. Our analysis of options history for Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) revealed 53 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 30% of traders were bullish, while 54% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 23 were puts, with a value of $1,333,317, and 30 were calls, valued at $2,194,271.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $135.0 to $690.0 for Coinbase Global over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Coinbase Global's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Coinbase Global's significant trades, within a strike price range of $135.0 to $690.0, over the past month.
<h3>Coinbase Global Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748635849_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$195.45</td>
<td>$193.0</td>
<td>$193.0</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$289.5K</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$270.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>321</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$153.9K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$50.2</td>
<td>$49.6</td>
<td>$49.6</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
<td>$148.8K</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$46.75</td>
<td>$45.85</td>
<td>$45.85</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$146.5K</td>
<td>460</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Coinbase Global</h3>
Founded in 2012, Coinbase is the leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. The company intends to be the safe and regulation-compliant point of entry for retail investors and institutions into the cryptocurrency economy. Users can establish an account directly with the firm, instead of using an intermediary, and many choose to allow Coinbase to act as a custodian for their cryptocurrency, giving the company breadth beyond that of a traditional financial exchange. While the company still generates the majority of its revenue from transaction fees charged to its retail customers, Coinbase uses internal investment and acquisitions to expand into adjacent businesses, such as prime brokerage and data analytics.
In light of the recent options history for Coinbase Global, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Coinbase Global</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 4,530,994, the price of COIN is down -0.94% at $246.5. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 62 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Coinbase Global</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $253.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Needham persists with their Buy rating on Coinbase Global, maintaining a target price of $270. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Neutral rating for Coinbase Global, targeting a price of $190. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Oppenheimer continues to hold a Outperform rating for Coinbase Global, targeting a price of $293. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Coinbase Global, which currently sits at a price target of $300. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Neutral rating for Coinbase Global, targeting a price of $215. 
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Behind the Scenes of Coinbase Global's Latest Options Trends

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in COIN usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 71 extraordinary options activities for Coinbase Global. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 40% leaning bullish and 53% bearish. Among these notable options, 33 are puts, totaling $2,850,742, and 38 are calls, amounting to $2,471,157.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $2.5 to $480.0 for Coinbase Global over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Coinbase Global's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Coinbase Global's whale activity within a strike price range from $2.5 to $480.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Coinbase Global Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748548857_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$416.5K</td>
<td>746</td>
<td>930</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$17.95</td>
<td>$17.9</td>
<td>$17.93</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$309.9K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$17.95</td>
<td>$17.8</td>
<td>$17.91</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$256.1K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$197.5K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>724</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$108.15</td>
<td>$106.95</td>
<td>$106.95</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$192.5K</td>
<td>94</td>
<td>69</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Coinbase Global</h3>
Founded in 2012, Coinbase is the leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. The company intends to be the safe and regulation-compliant point of entry for retail investors and institutions into the cryptocurrency economy. Users can establish an account directly with the firm, instead of using an intermediary, and many choose to allow Coinbase to act as a custodian for their cryptocurrency, giving the company breadth beyond that of a traditional financial exchange. While the company still generates the majority of its revenue from transaction fees charged to its retail customers, Coinbase uses internal investment and acquisitions to expand into adjacent businesses, such as prime brokerage and data analytics.
<h3>Where Is Coinbase Global Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 6,305,286, the price of COIN is down by -2.13%, reaching $248.87.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 63 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Coinbase Global</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $251.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Coinbase Global, which currently sits at a price target of $300. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt persists with their Buy rating on Coinbase Global, maintaining a target price of $260. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Benchmark keeps a Buy rating on Coinbase Global with a target price of $301. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods keeps a Market Perform rating on Coinbase Global with a target price of $205. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Neutral rating on Coinbase Global, maintaining a target price of $190. 
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Spotlight on Coinbase Global: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

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>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$267.50</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>951</td>
<td>18.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$34.4K</td>
<td>39.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$141.6K</td>
<td>10.7K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$51.8K</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>185</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$123.05</td>
<td>$83.3K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$40.6K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>21</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• 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 bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on June 6, 2025. This event was a transfer of 161 contract(s) at a $267.50 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 $51.5K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 951 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18045 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 1902 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.4K, with a price of $18.0 per contract. There were 39538 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2176 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 22 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 272 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $114.0 per contract. There were 6659 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1689 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 232 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 107 contract(s) at a $65.00 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 $141.6K, with a price of $1324.0 per contract. There were 10704 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1575 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 put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 176 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 185 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 41 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.8K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 26 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 185 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FUTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 232 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 34 contract(s) at a $123.05 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.3K, with a price of $2450.0 per contract. There were 9 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 34 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 232 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.6K, with a price of $2030.0 per contract. There were 3228 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 21 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. 
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7 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

While stocks languish below all-time highs, the cryptocurrency market has entered a new bull phase, with Bitcoin hitting all-time highs last week. As direct cryptocurrency investment has gained traction, many investors are now exploring public companies with significant exposure to digital assets. 
Investing in cryptocurrencies is easier for those of us who already have a brokerage account, though it&#8217;s crucial to understand the risks. 
Cryptocurrency markets are inherently volatile, even more so than small caps. Dramatic price swings driven by speculation and sentiment are common. The ever-evolving regulations and technological developments give the space a Wild West feel.
Investing in stocks with fortunes tied to Bitcoin or other digital currencies introduces an even greater layer of unpredictability and risk than conventional stock picking.
That unpredictability and volatility is a risk. But it can also send these stocks soaring.
In this article, we'll pick four stocks that can outperform in a Bitcoin bull market based on technical signals, earnings potential, and the amount of digital assets they hold. Word to the wise: always use an extra measure of caution when investing in crypto-adjacent companies.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Coinbase Global Inc.</h2>
Coinbase  (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), one of the first companies to offer cryptocurrency investing to retail traders, became the first cryptocurrency exchange to go public in April 2021. The stock quickly shot over $300 per share following the IPO, topping out at $353 at the peak of the 2021 Bitcoin bull market in November. However, like the broader crypto market, Coinbase entered a bear market in 2022, dropping under $50 per share by the start of 2023. Despite its massive market cap and customer base, the stock didn't participate in the 2023 market recovery and only started showing renewed strength once the rally extended to 2024.
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Much like the price of Bitcoin, COIN shares declined for the second half of 2024 before rallying again on Donald Trump's presidential victory in hopes of relaxed crypto regulation. Then, another extended decline followed Inauguration Day, and the stock suffered a 50% haircut. However, now that Bitcoin is reaching new all-time highs, COIN shares have joined in on the fun again, and a new all-time high for the exchange might not be far behind.
The daily chart above shows the stock breaking out of its downtrend thanks to a 16% gain on May 13 on heavy volume. Coinbase reported over $1.2 trillion in trading volume in 2024. Analysts at Goldman Sachs, Benchmark, Oppenheimer, and Rosenblatt have all boosted price targets in the last two weeks. Based on current prices, Coinbase also owns 6,885 Bitcoins in its treasury, worth an estimated $750 million. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Robinhood Markets Inc.</h2>
Robinhood  (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) ushered in the commission-free stock trading era, and its 2021 IPO was one of the most heavily anticipated issues in years. But after jumping over $50 per share in the fall of 2021, the stock swooned and, unlike Coinbase, did not experience a new bull run when the market turned in 2023. It took until September 2024 for HOOD shares to sustain a price over $20, but the recent rally has been impressive and should have legs if crypto keeps ascending.
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Today, Robinhood offers retirement accounts, banking services, premium features through its Gold subscription program, and a new platform called Legends for active traders. But the company's bread and butter is still crypto and options trading. In Q1 2025, the company reported $583 million in annual transaction-based revenue, including $252 million from cryptocurrency trading. The $252 million figure represents a 100% increase year-over-year; the company expects to grow total revenue by 30% in 2025.
Technical signals are also strong, with the price trading above the 50- and 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs) and recently reaching a new all-time high. Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and Needham boosted their price targets this month in defense of their Buy ratings. The average of $69 indicates an upside of nearly 10% from current levels.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Strategy Inc.&nbsp;</h2>
Formerly known as MicroStrategy, Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) is the planet&#8217;s largest public holder of Bitcoin by a fairly wide margin. According to its most recent treasury report, Strategy now owns over 576,000 Bitcoins, more than 2.7% of the total supply and nearly 530,000 more than any other public company. CEO Michael Saylor has replaced much of his former software business with cryptocurrency management, and the stock has swung violently along with Bitcoin's price gyrations.
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Despite a poor track record of Bitcoin profits (the company has spent over $40 billion on its tokens and current holdings are worth just under $63 billion), MSTR shares often move in lockstep with the price of Bitcoin. The chart above is also flashing some interesting technical signals. After failing to sustain a breakout above the 50-day SMA, the stock finally busted through in mid-April and appeared to be tracking a new high before the RSI triggered an overbought signal, and shares declined. This pullback could be a new entry point for the latest Bitcoin bull market run, as Strategy is likely to continue adding Bitcoins to its treasury as the price action accelerates.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla Inc.&nbsp;</h2>
Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares have been caught in a tug-of-war ever since CEO Elon Musk threw his hat into the political ring. Following Trump's November election win, TSLA shares jumped from $242 to $488 in six weeks. However, following the inauguration, shares plummeted to $225 as auto sales dipped globally amidst Musk's declining popularity.
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Musk recently announced plans to forgo political dealings and concentrate on his companies. While that might be a difficult promise to hold in the future, TSLA stock has reacted positively. Despite declining sales, Tesla remains one of the best Bitcoin investors. The company is the fifth largest public owner with 11,500 Bitcoins, and the buys have been well-timed. The entry value of TSLA's Bitcoin holdings is $330 million, but the current value is over $1.2 billion, a gain of nearly 300% that dwarfs the returns of Strategy, which have barely topped 50%. The daily chart also looks bullish, as a double bottom pattern is receiving confirmation from a breakout on the MACD.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">This ETF Moves When The Market Drops And Matt's Watching It Now</h2>
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4 Crypto Stocks To Consider As Bitcoin Hits New All-Time Highs

Circle, the company behind the USDC (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>) stablecoin, is planning to raise up to $600 million through its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), according to an update submitted to the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45533962/crypto-company-unicoin-executives-face-sec-fraud-charges-over-deceptive-claims"> U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>.
This <a href="https://www.circle.com/pressroom/circle-launches-initial-public-offering">move</a> positions Circle to go public on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRCL."
As outlined in its amended S-1 filing, Circle intends to offer 24 million shares of its Class A common stock, of which 9.6 million will be issued directly by the company, while the remaining 14.4 million will come from current shareholders. 
Additionally, underwriters may be given a 30-day option to purchase an extra 3.6 million shares to cover any overallotments.
The share price is expected to land between $24 and $26, pending market conditions, and while the offering is not yet finalized, a midpoint estimate would value Circle at approximately $5.43 billion based on a fully diluted share count of over 217 million shares.
Lead underwriters on the deal include major financial firms JPMorgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) and Citigroup.
If the IPO proceeds as projected, Circle itself would net roughly $240 million from the offering, while selling shareholders could receive around $360 million.
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Asset manager ARK Invest has expressed non-binding interest in purchasing up to $150 million worth of the IPO shares, though the final allocation remains uncertain and subject to change.
The IPO filing comes shortly after Circle publicly denied rumors of acquisition talks with Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and Ripple (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), reinforcing that the company is not for sale and remains committed to its strategic roadmap. 
CEO Jeremy Allaire has said that the IPO marks another step toward enhanced transparency and public accountability for the company.
This isn't Circle's first attempt at going public.
A prior SPAC merger plan, which would have valued the firm at $9 billion, was scrapped during the market downturn in 2022.
Today, Circle's USDC remains the second-largest stablecoin in circulation, with a market capitalization of $62.1 billion, trailing behind Tether's USDT (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDT</a>), which leads the sector with $238.3 billion in supply.
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USDC Issuer Circle Eyes $600M Raise In NYSE IPO, Targets $5.4B Valuation

Jefferies analyst Trevor Williams maintains Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $210 to $260.

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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
02:40 PMMay 13, 2025	CALL	$275.00	May 16, 2025	-26	17731	11080	3105	571	TRADE	NEUTRAL
10:25 AMMay 13, 2025	CALL	$237.50	May 16, 2025	-26	3948	2000	34	11452	SWEEP	BEARISH
09:30 AMMay 13, 2025	CALL	$220.00	May 16, 2025	-26	4377	445	27	16015	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:30 AMMay 13, 2025	CALL	$220.00	May 16, 2025	-26	2657	432	17	16015	SWEEP	BEARISH
09:30 AMMay 13, 2025	CALL	$220.00	May 16, 2025	-26	1524	370	10	16015	SWEEP	BEARISH
11:57 AMMay 12, 2025	CALL	$350.00	Jan 16, 2026	219	511	500	17	3039	TRADE	BULLISH
09:48 AMMay 09, 2025	CALL	$210.00	May 16, 2025	-26	3273	1032	81	4057	SWEEP	BULLISH
02:57 PMMay 08, 2025	PUT	$250.00	Dec 19, 2025	191	81	80	6	1284	TRADE	BEARISH
11:00 AMMay 08, 2025	PUT	$210.00	Dec 19, 2025	191	5	250	1	865	TRADE	BULLISH
10:01 AMMay 07, 2025	CALL	$220.00	Aug 15, 2025	65	0	1000	0	767	TRADE	BULLISH