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Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?

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Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk. Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six...

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xCoCx
·2021-06-23
Nice
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Sow
·2021-06-23
good
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Harozzz
·2021-06-23
It shows that crypto is still the future
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- hellotomato:
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Popcornn
·2021-06-23
CAthie wood
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Kaixiang
·2021-06-23
Overly positive about crypto?
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- Popcornn:
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MasF
·2021-06-23
That is scary. Nevertheless Coinbase is a good platform for crypto. And it's users is growing faster due to this news.
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ken0819
·2021-06-23
Wow
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SLabcd
·2021-06-23
Thanks ?
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JTEnver
·2021-06-23
Mama wood does it again!
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Fiona888
·2021-06-23
Wow
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Junren92
·2021-06-23
Cool
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kianlin
·2021-06-23
Crypto is a faith
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KhaiHong
·2021-06-23
Wow amazing!
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Bubuso
·2021-06-23
Wow
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Brencakes
·2021-06-23
Yes we should
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Kt18
·2021-06-23
Very volatile, if you are high risk taker can follow suit
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JFK23
·2021-06-23
Sell
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Multiplier87
·2021-06-23
Cryptocurrency is tumbling and trying to find the balance to rebound. Not sure whether there isa revival since the fall of cryptocurrency few weeks ago.
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PortbelloShp
·2021-06-22
wow
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artcore
·2021-06-22
Does this lady know what she’s doing? Comments please
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Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","kind":null,"is_publish_news":true,"is_publish_highlight":true,"is_publish_live":false,"is_publish_wemedia":null,"editions":null,"column":"","sentiment":"0","news_tag":"","news_rank":0,"symbols":[],"gpt_button":1},"commentList":[{"id":123357393,"gmtCreate":1624410257812,"gmtModify":1703835770974,"author":{"id":"3581644254750981","authorId":"3581644254750981","name":"xCoCx","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/f86084cef71334b5032458f0085d143e","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3581644254750981","idStr":"3581644254750981"},"htmlText":"Nice","listText":"Nice","text":"Nice","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":0,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/123357393","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. 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Should You Follow Her Lead?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-06-22 22:17 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":123999218,"gmtCreate":1624405708834,"gmtModify":1703835532767,"author":{"id":"3582026048309862","authorId":"3582026048309862","name":"Sow","avatar":"https://static.laohu8.com/default-avatar.jpg","vip":1,"crmLevel":1,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3582026048309862","idStr":"3582026048309862"},"htmlText":"good","listText":"good","text":"good","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":0,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/123999218","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. 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Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":123066713,"gmtCreate":1624403980032,"gmtModify":1703835452644,"author":{"id":"3579862040038906","authorId":"3579862040038906","name":"Harozzz","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/9fe4ee8e38ad1b6b8db21f9d745af71a","vip":1,"crmLevel":3,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3579862040038906","idStr":"3579862040038906"},"htmlText":"It shows that crypto is still the future","listText":"It shows that crypto is still the future","text":"It shows that crypto is still the future","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":2,"commentSize":1,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/123066713","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. 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Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":4964663,"gmtCreate":1624407842756,"gmtModify":1663229760440,"authorId":3576561701314627,"author":{"id":3576561701314627,"idStr":"3576561701314627","authorId":3576561701314627,"name":"hellotomato","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/5a5be72959c7fb86f0212f7bbbbfbc84","vip":1,"crmLevel":4,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":123066713,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"??","text":"??","html":"??"}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":123061013,"gmtCreate":1624403894332,"gmtModify":1703835448287,"author":{"id":"3574394359789498","authorId":"3574394359789498","name":"Popcornn","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/a9963e628c84bc7aa6308556a38d7360","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3574394359789498","idStr":"3574394359789498"},"htmlText":"CAthie wood&nbsp;","listText":"CAthie wood&nbsp;","text":"CAthie wood","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":0,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/123061013","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nCathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-06-22 22:17 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":123012931,"gmtCreate":1624403430123,"gmtModify":1703835424631,"author":{"id":"3568714328624189","authorId":"3568714328624189","name":"Kaixiang","avatar":"https://community-static.tradeup.com/news/09c30e8aaa30040558236e89e69bced9","vip":1,"hat":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/b073a07f77dbe6b3bec6b12311fde6bd","crmLevel":3,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3568714328624189","idStr":"3568714328624189"},"htmlText":"Overly positive about crypto?","listText":"Overly positive about crypto?","text":"Overly positive about crypto?","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":2,"commentSize":1,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/123012931","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. 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Should You Follow Her Lead?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-06-22 22:17 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":4962997,"gmtCreate":1624403918080,"gmtModify":1663229755533,"authorId":3574394359789498,"author":{"id":3574394359789498,"idStr":"3574394359789498","authorId":3574394359789498,"name":"Popcornn","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/a9963e628c84bc7aa6308556a38d7360","vip":1,"currentWearingBadge":{"badgeId":"1026c425416b44e0aac28c11a0848493-2","templateUuid":"1026c425416b44e0aac28c11a0848493","name":"Senior Tiger","description":"Join the tiger community for 1000 days","bigImgUrl":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/0063fb68ea29c9ae6858c58630e182d5","smallImgUrl":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/96c699a93be4214d4b49aea6a5a5d1a4","grayImgUrl":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/35b0e542a9ff77046ed69ef602bc105d","redirectLinkEnabled":0,"hasAllocated":1,"isWearing":1,"stampPosition":0,"hasStamp":0,"allocationCount":1,"allocatedDate":"2023.10.20","individualDisplayEnabled":0,"individualDisplaySort":0,"categoryType":1001},"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":123012931,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"Hahaha","text":"Hahaha","html":"Hahaha"}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":123011453,"gmtCreate":1624403335472,"gmtModify":1703835421383,"author":{"id":"3586740775948583","authorId":"3586740775948583","name":"MasF","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/1e22487cd6522f063a86483135a18f83","vip":1,"crmLevel":4,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3586740775948583","idStr":"3586740775948583"},"htmlText":"That is scary. Nevertheless Coinbase is a good platform for crypto. And it's users is growing faster due to this news.","listText":"That is scary. Nevertheless Coinbase is a good platform for crypto. And it's users is growing faster due to this news.","text":"That is scary. Nevertheless Coinbase is a good platform for crypto. And it's users is growing faster due to this news.","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":0,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/123011453","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. 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Should You Follow Her Lead?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-06-22 22:17 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":123030184,"gmtCreate":1624402865948,"gmtModify":1703835404195,"author":{"id":"3579468548896323","authorId":"3579468548896323","name":"ken0819","avatar":"https://static.laohu8.com/default-avatar.jpg","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3579468548896323","idStr":"3579468548896323"},"htmlText":"Wow","listText":"Wow","text":"Wow","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":2,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/123030184","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. 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Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":123094113,"gmtCreate":1624402774432,"gmtModify":1703835401924,"author":{"id":"3561687131790412","authorId":"3561687131790412","name":"SLabcd","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/ee729bc8a6e8b42e7c9da20e9bbab6b8","vip":1,"crmLevel":5,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3561687131790412","idStr":"3561687131790412"},"htmlText":"Thanks ?&nbsp;","listText":"Thanks ?&nbsp;","text":"Thanks ?","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/123094113","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. 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Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":123090816,"gmtCreate":1624402338035,"gmtModify":1703835393018,"author":{"id":"3569978357499516","authorId":"3569978357499516","name":"JTEnver","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/af69d4e71395602d8cede2c1956e94c0","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3569978357499516","idStr":"3569978357499516"},"htmlText":"Mama wood does it again!&nbsp;","listText":"Mama wood does it again!&nbsp;","text":"Mama wood does it again!","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/123090816","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. 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Should You Follow Her Lead?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-06-22 22:17 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":129762857,"gmtCreate":1624398107679,"gmtModify":1703835315679,"author":{"id":"3581675432544786","authorId":"3581675432544786","name":"Fiona888","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/42688ec73bb74970876cdb05131f23f7","vip":1,"hat":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/a3dee1aa3a3a3c1814833a4d3f8a5669","crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3581675432544786","idStr":"3581675432544786"},"htmlText":"Wow","listText":"Wow","text":"Wow","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":3,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/129762857","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. 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Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":129768014,"gmtCreate":1624397788738,"gmtModify":1703835312204,"author":{"id":"3581764693783243","authorId":"3581764693783243","name":"Junren92","avatar":"https://static.laohu8.com/default-avatar.jpg","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3581764693783243","idStr":"3581764693783243"},"htmlText":"Cool","listText":"Cool","text":"Cool","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/129768014","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. 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Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":129761240,"gmtCreate":1624397782080,"gmtModify":1703835311550,"author":{"id":"3572667090246755","authorId":"3572667090246755","name":"kianlin","avatar":"https://community-static.tradeup.com/news/154aa4e1f22d41dbdd9a74a3b7a44bcb","vip":1,"crmLevel":8,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3572667090246755","idStr":"3572667090246755"},"htmlText":"Crypto is a faith","listText":"Crypto is a faith","text":"Crypto is a faith","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/129761240","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nCathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-06-22 22:17 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":129792480,"gmtCreate":1624390255340,"gmtModify":1703835262539,"author":{"id":"3581858140355261","authorId":"3581858140355261","name":"KhaiHong","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/374e02d7fd661f5af670ba45548baf6d","vip":1,"crmLevel":1,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3581858140355261","idStr":"3581858140355261"},"htmlText":"Wow amazing!","listText":"Wow amazing!","text":"Wow amazing!","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":0,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/129792480","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. 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Should You Follow Her Lead?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-06-22 22:17 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":129578293,"gmtCreate":1624379149812,"gmtModify":1703835090364,"author":{"id":"3565212330644264","authorId":"3565212330644264","name":"Bubuso","avatar":"https://static.laohu8.com/default-avatar.jpg","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3565212330644264","idStr":"3565212330644264"},"htmlText":"Wow","listText":"Wow","text":"Wow","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":2,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/129578293","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. 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Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":129544778,"gmtCreate":1624378944494,"gmtModify":1703835082606,"author":{"id":"3561967153760715","authorId":"3561967153760715","name":"Brencakes","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/c929d65869638dbafe19d96b87310089","vip":1,"crmLevel":4,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3561967153760715","idStr":"3561967153760715"},"htmlText":"Yes we should","listText":"Yes we should","text":"Yes we should","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":0,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/129544778","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. 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Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":129542646,"gmtCreate":1624378866885,"gmtModify":1703835079373,"author":{"id":"3577585651785890","authorId":"3577585651785890","name":"Kt18","avatar":"https://static.laohu8.com/default-avatar.jpg","vip":1,"crmLevel":5,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3577585651785890","idStr":"3577585651785890"},"htmlText":"Very volatile, if you are high risk taker can follow suit","listText":"Very volatile, if you are high risk taker can follow suit","text":"Very volatile, if you are high risk taker can follow suit","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":2,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/129542646","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nCathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-06-22 22:17 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":129543467,"gmtCreate":1624378757659,"gmtModify":1703835074527,"author":{"id":"3577142139469832","authorId":"3577142139469832","name":"JFK23","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6bdaa6cc4eddbc577da598bd89525cf0","vip":1,"crmLevel":3,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3577142139469832","idStr":"3577142139469832"},"htmlText":"Sell","listText":"Sell","text":"Sell","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/129543467","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. 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Should You Follow Her Lead?\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-06-22 22:17 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":129557918,"gmtCreate":1624378646734,"gmtModify":1703835069665,"author":{"id":"3577187323659007","authorId":"3577187323659007","name":"Multiplier87","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/c4b42eab75474d3ed84f163ec7851f4e","vip":1,"crmLevel":4,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3577187323659007","idStr":"3577187323659007"},"htmlText":"Cryptocurrency is&nbsp;tumbling and trying to find the balance to rebound. Not sure whether there isa revival since the fall of cryptocurrency few weeks ago.","listText":"Cryptocurrency is&nbsp;tumbling and trying to find the balance to rebound. Not sure whether there isa revival since the fall of cryptocurrency few weeks ago.","text":"Cryptocurrency is tumbling and trying to find the balance to rebound. Not sure whether there isa revival since the fall of cryptocurrency few weeks ago.","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/129557918","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. 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Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":129255980,"gmtCreate":1624374937840,"gmtModify":1703834924335,"author":{"id":"3575191551276251","authorId":"3575191551276251","name":"PortbelloShp","avatar":"https://static.laohu8.com/default-avatar.jpg","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3575191551276251","idStr":"3575191551276251"},"htmlText":"wow","listText":"wow","text":"wow","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":3,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/129255980","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. 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Ark manages six...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"COIN":"Coinbase Global, Inc."},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/06/22/cathie-wood-has-invested-over-1-billion-into-this/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2145809052","content_text":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.\n\nLove her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each one is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.\nAside from electric vehicles, one of Wood's most outspoken ideas isBitcoin(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":129220370,"gmtCreate":1624374368290,"gmtModify":1703834899368,"author":{"id":"3580726716489303","authorId":"3580726716489303","name":"artcore","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/715340fce79b498439405b9be1c131f2","vip":1,"crmLevel":4,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"authorIdStr":"3580726716489303","idStr":"3580726716489303"},"htmlText":"Does this lady know what she’s doing? Comments please&nbsp;","listText":"Does this lady know what she’s doing? Comments please&nbsp;","text":"Does this lady know what she’s doing? Comments please","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/129220370","repostId":2145809052,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2145809052","pubTimestamp":1624371420,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2145809052?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2021-06-22 22:17","market":"us","language":"en","title":"Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. Should You Follow Her Lead?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2145809052","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.","content":"<blockquote>\n <b>Down 35% from its high, Coinbase is beginning to look like it's worth the risk.</b>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Love her or hate her, when Cathie Wood (the CEO of ARK Invest) speaks, the investing community listens. Ark manages six actively traded exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and each <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE\">one</a> is centered around long-term growth and paradigm-shifting technology.</p>\n<p>Aside from electric vehicles, <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/AONE.U\">one</a> of Wood's most outspoken ideas is<b>Bitcoin</b>(CRYPTO:BTC). And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,<b>Coinbase Global</b>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/12736a24e129e2a5c6c519f69338002a\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Image source: Getty Images.</p>\n<p>ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation</p>\n<p>As of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing.&nbsp;For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.</p>\n<p>After a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, the<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKK\">ARK Innovation ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKK),<b><a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/ARKW\">ARK Next Generation Internet ETF</a></b> (NYSEMKT:ARKW), and<b>ARKFintech Innovation ETF</b> (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/44931217bfae1411fe7e6d4520cc9d10\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"432\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\"></p>\n<p>Data source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.</p>\n<p>As you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.</p>\n<table>\n <thead>\n  <tr>\n   <th><p>Metric</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Innovation (ARKK)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)</p></th>\n   <th><p>ARK Fintech (ARKF)</p></th>\n  </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Shares held</p></td>\n   <td><p>3,309,612</p></td>\n   <td><p>844,630</p></td>\n   <td><p>463,517</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>Position rank</p></td>\n   <td><p>9/51</p></td>\n   <td><p>10/48</p></td>\n   <td><p>12/44</p></td>\n  </tr>\n  <tr>\n   <td><p>% of fund</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>3.5%</p></td>\n   <td><p>2.9%</p></td>\n  </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n<p>Data source: Ark Invest.</p>\n<p>A thriving business</p>\n<p>Coinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.&nbsp; Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.</p>\n<p>Coinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.</p>\n<p>Aside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1.&nbsp;A lot of that came from Bitcoin and<b>Ethereum</b>(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.</p>\n<p>In sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.</p>\n<p>Increased competition</p>\n<p>That leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.</p>\n<p>It's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).</p>\n<p>The bottom line</p>\n<p>Cathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.</p>\n<p>For investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Cathie Wood Has Invested Over $1 Billion Into This Crypto Stock. 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And so it's no surprise that the investment management firm's various funds owns shares of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world,Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). What is surprising, however, is the sheer number of shares that these funds have acquired in the two months since the company's direct listing. Let's take a look at the ARK's Coinbase stock accumulation -- as well as the company's strengths and weaknesses -- to determine if Coinbase is a stock worth buying now.\n\nImage source: Getty Images.\nARK's Coinbase stock accumulation\nAs of June 16, ARK's funds cumulatively own a staggering 4.63 million shares of Coinbase, valued at nearly $1.04 billion at the time of this writing. For context, that's nearly 2% of Coinbase's fully diluted capitalization of 261.3 million shares, which includes common stock, options, and restricted stock. This makes Ark one of the largest institutional owners of Coinbase.\nAfter a sizable purchase during the first week of Coinbase's direct listing, theARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKK),ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKW), andARKFintech Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKF) have been gradually adding shares. The following chart shows the combined daily buys and sells of these three ETFs.\n\nData source: ARK Invest, ARK ETF Track. Chart by author.\nAs you can see in the chart, ARK acquired most of its position in April and May. That's a good sign for investors considering the stock at its current price, which is much cheaper than what Ark has been paying. Coinbase is now one of the largest holdings in the ARK suite of funds. Notably, it's now a top-10 holding in ARK's flagship Innovation fund.\n\n\n\nMetric\nARK Innovation (ARKK)\nARK Nextgen Internet (ARKW)\nARK Fintech (ARKF)\n\n\n\n\nShares held\n3,309,612\n844,630\n463,517\n\n\nPosition rank\n9/51\n10/48\n12/44\n\n\n% of fund\n3.5%\n3.5%\n2.9%\n\n\n\nData source: Ark Invest.\nA thriving business\nCoinbase is the No. 1 cryptocurrency custodian and exchange available in the U.S.  Last year's first quarter (Q1) witnessed 34 million verified users and proceeded to earn $1.28 billion in revenue and $322 million in net income for the whole of 2020. But that was nothing compared to its blowout Q1 this year. Coinbase finished the quarter with 56 million verified users, produced $1.8 billion in revenue, and generated $771 million in net income for a profit margin of 43% compared to 25% for the full year 2020. Coinbase clearly benefited from a surge in cryptocurrency trading and valuations as the cumulative market cap of all tokens went from less than $800 billion at the end of 2020 to over $2 trillion by the end of Q1 2021.\nCoinbase charges a minimum trading fee of 1.49% per transaction. While it's true that it makes money from both the buying and selling of securities, it's generally going to make more money when cryptocurrency prices are going up. Higher valuations mean increased assets under management, trading volumes, and potentially more users entering its platform to try and get in on the action.\nAside from cryptocurrency prices, Coinbase is also benefiting from increased institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Cathie Wood's Bitcoin optimism is centered around the notion that the more regular companies (not just banks and fintech platforms) that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the more its value and reputation can grow. It may surprise you to learn that Coinbase's institutional trading volumes were about 80% higher than retail trading volumes in Q1. A lot of that came from Bitcoin andEthereum(CRYPTO:ETH), which comprise over 75% of the assets held on the Coinbase platform. Put another way, the cryptocurrency market is now sophisticated and dominated by big players -- a far cry from its fringe roots.\nIn sum, Coinbase is one of those rare companies that pairs profitability with some serious growth potential. Management is optimistic that the growth can continue into the second quarter while acknowledging the cyclicality of the cryptocurrency market and the positive and negative effects this dynamic will have on Coinbase's performance.\nIncreased competition\nThat leads us to Coinbase's weaknesses, the first being cryptocurrency volatility. Cryptocurrency may be more mainstream than it used to be, but it's just as volatile as ever. The worst of the May cryptocurrency crash knocked Bitcoin and Ethereum down over 50% in just a matter of days. Volatility has rendered Bitcoin ineffective as a currency. Prolonged downturns in asset values and investor sentiment could lead to difficult comps or even negative growth for Coinbase over the short to medium term.\nIt's probably best to steer clear of Coinbase if you don't believe in the future of cryptocurrency. But even after that baseline is met, there's still the threat of increased competition. Many of Coinbase's competitors offer higher interest rates and lower (or free) trading fees than Coinbase. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, Coinbase is likely to face even fiercer competition -- which could pressure profit margins and stagnate or shrink Coinbase's user count. However, Coinbase has never been hacked and has invested heavily in security and its user-friendly interface, and it has a reputation for offering high liquidity (which institutional investors love).\nThe bottom line\nCathie Wood and her team have been gobbling up Coinbase shares because they believe in the future of Bitcoin as both an asset class and a store of value. Given Coinbase's Q1 performance and Q2 projections, the company's 2021 numbers are poised to look excellent, which will make its valuation ratios look stellar. The big question is whether or not it can sustain its impressive pace.\nFor investors new to the space, it's probably best to spend some time learning about the different types of cryptocurrency before diving headfirst into cryptocurrency-related investments. But for investors who already own Bitcoin or Ethereum, or are simply looking to start a position in equities rather than tokens, Coinbase seems to be one of the best cryptocurrency stocks out there.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"}],"hasMoreComments":true,"newsSizeData":{"likeSize":126,"commentSize":35,"repostSize":0,"favoriteSize":0,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false}}