Bitcoin’s recent price decline reflects shifting market sentiment and profit-taking rather than deteriorating fundamentals, according to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Despite selling pressure, large holders have accumulated over 200,000 BTC, suggesting potential underlying strength. Armstrong views the downturn as temporary and reaffirms Bitcoin’s long-term value proposition.
about Bitcoin Pullback Driven by Psychology, Not Fundamentals: ArmstrongBrian Armstrong
4 posts last weekBrian Armstrong is the co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, a major US cryptocurrency exchange.
Coinbase CEO: Quantum Computing Won’t Break Blockchain
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has dismissed fears that quantum computing will ‘break the blockchain,’ calling it a ‘very solvable issue.’ The exchange has formed a quantum advisory board as major blockchain networks like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana accelerate preparations for cryptographic upgrades. Armstrong also addressed U.S. regulatory discussions, explaining Coinbase’s stance on the CLARITY Act draft while expressing confidence in reaching a legislative compromise.
about Coinbase CEO: Quantum Computing Won't Break BlockchainBitcoin Enters Accumulation Phase as Liveliness Metric Reverses
Bitcoin’s Entity-Adjusted Liveliness metric has peaked and begun declining, signaling a shift from distribution to a new accumulation period that could last over two years. Analysts warn this indicates an extended market reset rather than a quick recovery, though institutional ETF demand may alter historical patterns. The transition comes after Bitcoin’s price fell roughly 45% from its October 2025 high above $126,000.
about Bitcoin Enters Accumulation Phase as Liveliness Metric ReversesBitcoin’s 50% Drop Tests Markets as Retail Investors Buy Dips
Bitcoin has shed nearly half its value since its record high last October, struggling below $70,000 and fueling fears of another prolonged crypto winter. Yet, against this backdrop of sharp decline and volatility, retail investor activity on leading exchange Coinbase has shown surprising resilience, with users continuing to buy during price dips. This divergence between persistent retail buying and a fragile broader market outlook, driven by regulatory shifts and competition from AI, defines the current complex phase for cryptocurrencies.
about Bitcoin's 50% Drop Tests Markets as Retail Investors Buy DipsCFTC Appoints Crypto Leaders to New Innovation Advisory Panel
In a significant move signaling a more collaborative regulatory approach, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed 35 members to its newly formed Innovation Advisory Committee, with more than half representing the cryptocurrency industry. Led by Chair Michael S. Selig, the committee aims to modernize financial regulations for emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence, marking a pivotal shift in how Washington engages with digital asset innovators.
about CFTC Appoints Crypto Leaders to New Innovation Advisory PanelU.S. Treasury Secretary Urges Crypto Clarity Act to Calm Volatile Markets
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has positioned the proposed Clarity Act as the antidote to recent cryptocurrency market turbulence, arguing that regulatory certainty would provide much-needed stability. In a pointed critique, Bessent labeled the significant downturn—including Bitcoin’s 29% monthly decline—as partly “self-induced,” blaming resistance from major industry players like Coinbase. With prediction markets assigning only a 62% chance of the bill becoming law by 2026, the path to regulatory clarity remains fraught with political and industry opposition.
about U.S. Treasury Secretary Urges Crypto Clarity Act to Calm Volatile MarketsCoinbase’s Solo Super Bowl Ad Marks Crypto Marketing Shift
The 2024 Super Bowl broadcast featured a solitary crypto advertisement from Coinbase, a dramatic retreat from the multi-company marketing blitz of 2022 dubbed the “Crypto Bowl.” The exchange’s karaoke-style sing-along to the Backstreet Boys’ “Everybody” replaced the QR-code promotions of the past, sparking sharply divided reactions online. This solo appearance underscores a broader industry shift toward caution and compliance-focused messaging in the wake of market crashes and regulatory scrutiny, marking a definitive end to the era of celebrity-driven crypto hype.
about Coinbase's Solo Super Bowl Ad Marks Crypto Marketing ShiftTreasury Secretary Slams Crypto Firms Opposing Senate Bill
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has launched a scathing critique against cryptocurrency firms opposing the Senate’s landmark market structure legislation, labeling their stance as “nihilistic” and “delusional.” His testimony before the Senate Banking Committee underscores a critical impasse in negotiations, primarily over provisions governing stablecoin yields. The conflict pits crypto giants like Coinbase against traditional banking interests, with the stability of the U.S. financial system hanging in the balance as America struggles to enact its first comprehensive crypto regulatory framework.
about Treasury Secretary Slams Crypto Firms Opposing Senate BillStablecoins Threaten $500B in Bank Deposits by 2028
U.S. banks face a growing threat as stablecoin adoption accelerates, potentially draining hundreds of billions in deposits. New analysis warns regional lenders are most vulnerable to this shift toward digital assets. The coming regulatory clarity could further accelerate this trend.
about Stablecoins Threaten $500B in Bank Deposits by 2028Coinbase Launches Prediction Market Across All 50 US States
Coinbase, the publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange, has officially launched a prediction market platform accessible to users in all 50 U.S. states, marking a significant expansion beyond its core digital asset trading business. Powered by contracts from the leading platform Kalshi, the service allows individuals to wager on outcomes in sports, politics, culture, and crypto using U.S. dollars or the USDC stablecoin directly from their Coinbase accounts. This strategic move places Coinbase alongside firms like Robinhood in capitalizing on a sector that has seen explosive growth and billions in weekly trading volume, even as it navigates increasing regulatory scrutiny and past controversies.
about Coinbase Launches Prediction Market Across All 50 US StatesCoinbase CEO Defends Bitcoin’s Decentralized Design at Davos Forum
A pointed exchange at the World Economic Forum in Davos has crystallized the fundamental divide between traditional finance and cryptocurrency. When Banque de France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau asserted that central banks deserve greater public trust than Bitcoin, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong countered with a detailed defense of Bitcoin’s core architecture, framing it not as a challenger but as a structural alternative to state-controlled monetary systems.
about Coinbase CEO Defends Bitcoin's Decentralized Design at Davos ForumTrump Backs Crypto Bill, Clashes with Coinbase Over Stablecoin Limits
Former President Donald Trump has thrown his political weight behind landmark cryptocurrency legislation, declaring his intention to sign the market structure bill “very soon.” This endorsement comes amid a high-stakes clash between the White House and major crypto exchange Coinbase, which withdrew its crucial support for the bill last week over provisions limiting stablecoin yield. The conflict exposes a deep fracture within the pro-crypto coalition and threatens to derail a legislative effort that had been gaining momentum.
about Trump Backs Crypto Bill, Clashes with Coinbase Over Stablecoin Limits