Coinbase Partners with Five GSIBs as Trading Volume Surges 156% in 2025

CEO Brian Armstrong asserts Wall Street underestimates Coinbase’s resilience, citing strong partnerships and a major shift toward institutional crypto adoption amid regulatory clarity.

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Summary

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated on Feb. 18 that Wall Street often underestimates the exchange’s capabilities due to innovation disruption. He emphasized partnerships with five global systemically important banks and noted that approximately 50% of large institutions now embrace crypto as regulatory frameworks become clearer. Armstrong also highlighted that Coinbase’s adjusted net profits remain positive even during market downturns, reinforcing its operational resilience and sustained institutional integration into crypto markets.

Terms & Concepts
  • GSIBs (Global Systemically Important Banks): Large financial institutions whose failure could impact the global economy, identified by regulators for enhanced oversight.
  • Assets Under Custody: The total value of financial assets that an institution holds on behalf of clients.
  • Trading Volume: The total quantity of assets traded within a specific period, often used as a measure of market activity.