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

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Asset management giant BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) is deepening its presence in the digital asset space with the launch of a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-spot-bitcoin-etfs">exchange-traded product (ETP)</a> in Europe, marking its first such initiative outside the U.S.
What Happened: The new product, named iShares Bitcoin ETP, will be available on Germany's Xetra exchange, as well as Euronext's Paris and Amsterdam platforms, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-25/blackrock-debuts-bitcoin-exchange-traded-product-in-europe?embedded-checkout=true">according</a> to Bloomberg.
It will trade under the tickers IB1T and BTCN, respectively. This move follows the company's highly successful rollout of its U.S.-based iShares Bitcoin Trust, which quickly amassed tens of billions in assets since launching in January 2024.
To attract early interest, BlackRock is offering the European ETP with an initial management fee of just 0.15%, discounted from its standard 0.25% until the end of the year. 
This temporary rate positions the fund among the most competitively priced crypto investment products in the region.
Manuela Sperandeo, who oversees iShares products in Europe and the Middle East at BlackRock, noted that the timing reflects a key moment in the digital asset investment landscape.
"We're seeing a shift where professional investors are now engaging more actively alongside established retail demand," she said.
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Why It Matters: While Europe has hosted crypto ETPs for some time, the overall market remains significantly smaller than its U.S. counterpart, with around $13.6 billion in assets under management across the region.
By contrast, BlackRock's U.S. Bitcoin product has rapidly become one of the most successful ETF launches in market history.
The physical Bitcoin held by the ETP will be stored by Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), which will serve as custodian.
The fund will be issued through a Swiss-based special purpose vehicle, and it is intended for both institutional participants and informed individual investors.
BlackRock's latest expansion highlights the firm's continued strategy of bringing traditional financial structures into the digital asset space, reinforcing Bitcoin's position as a mainstream investment option.
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Wall Street soared Monday, kicking off the week in full risk-on mode as investors welcomed signs of easing trade tensions and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44459470/us-business-activity-rebounds-as-services-growth-outpaces-forecasts-yet-cost-pressures-intensify">stronger-than-expected economic data. </a>
President Donald Trump&#8216;s softer tone on potential tariffs ahead of the looming April 2, 2025 deadline helped calm nerves. Adding to the optimism, fresh business surveys showed a strong rebound in services activity in March, easing recession worries.
U.S. economic activity accelerated in March, with the Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising rom 51.6 in February to to 53.5. Services PMI jumped to 54.3 — well above consensus forecasts of 50.8 and sharply higher than the prior month's 51.0 reading. Yet, the report also flagged a notable uptick in cost pressures, as businesses reported growing concerns over input prices, likely linked to heightened speculation around potential tariff measures.
The S&amp;P 500 jumped 1.75% by midday in New York, on track for its best one-day performance since mid-January. The Nasdaq 100 rallied 2%, mirroring gains from March 14 — the index's strongest day since early November 2024.
Small caps outperformed their large-cap peers, underscoring the market's improving risk appetite. The Russell 2000 surged 2.8%, marking its best session since the post-election rally on Nov. 6, 2024.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) led the charge on both the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100, soaring 9.8%, on track for its sharpest one-day gain since early November.
All seven mega-cap tech stocks posted solid gains, with the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NYSE">MAGS</a>) climbing 2.9% after Friday's 1.4% rise, setting up what could be its strongest two-day advance since early January.
Every S&amp;P 500 sector, except utilities, traded in positive territory, with consumer discretionary and technology leading the pack.
The U.S. dollar index edged higher, eyeing a fourth consecutive session of gains. Meanwhile, Treasury yields spiked across the curve as investors rotated out of safe-haven assets. The 10-year yield jumped seven basis points to 4.32%, while the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) dropped 0.9%.
Gold pulled back 0.3% to $3,014 per ounce, on pace for its third straight decline, as investors favored riskier assets.
Oil prices gained 1.5% after Trump threatened a 25% tariff on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44460897/oil-prices-rally-exxon-hits-16-week-highs-as-trump-vows-25-tariffs-on-any-country-buying-venezuelan-crude">countries importing Venezuelan crude.</a>
Crypto-related assets also rallied. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) climbed 2.7% to $88,400, while MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) jumped 7.4% and Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) rose 6.2%.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td> Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,104.07</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
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<td> Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,160.42</td>
<td>2.1%</td>
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<td>5,762.34</td>
<td>1.7%</td>
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<td>42,589.04</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.8% to $573.92.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 1.3% to $425.30.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 2% to $490.39.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 2.4% to $208.59</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up 2.7%; the&nbsp;Utilities&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 0.2%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Shares of Chinese electric-vehicle giant BYD Co. Ltd. (OTCPK: BYDDY) rallied 5.5% in over-the-counter markets amid stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings. The carmaker is now up 60% year-to-date. </li>
<li>Shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) soared 7.3%, eyeing their biggest one-day jump since February 2024, as Chinese conglomerate Ant Group is increasingly shifting to domestic and AMD chips amid exports controls. </li>
<li>Airline and travel-related stocks rallied substantially amid easing recession fears. United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) were up 5.7%, 4.2% and 4%, respectively. </li>
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S&P 500 Rallies On Best Day In 2 Months As Recession Fears Ease, Tesla Rockets, Bitcoin Hits $88,000: What's Driving Markets Monday?

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Shares of crypto-linked stocks and Bitcoin miners are trading higher after bitcoin rose above $88,000.

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44394754/cathie-wood-hops-on-tokenization-hype-train-says-wed-love-to-tokenize-our-venture-fund">Tokenization is set</a> to fundamentally shift global capital markets, according to a Monday report from Bernstein analysts.
Bernstein's research suggests that as tokenization grows, conventional equities will be issued and traded as blockchain-based assets, creating a hybrid financial landscape. 
"Tokenization will blur the gap between crypto tokens and equities, as traditional equity assets are tokenized on the blockchain," Bernstein analysts wrote in a note sent to Benzinga.
This trend is being fueled by recent moves from major financial players. 
Crypto exchanges such as Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and Kraken are expanding into traditional asset classes, while broker-dealers like Robinhood (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) are embedding more crypto products into their offerings.
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This convergence is "leading towards more integrated one-stop shop multi-asset investment platforms," Bernstein said.
Bernstein highlighted the growing regulatory clarity around digital asset securities as a key catalyst, citing the anticipated passage of a digital assets market structure bill in 2025. 
This, analysts say, will enable platforms to seamlessly offer both tokenized equities and cryptocurrencies. "With the SEC and CFTC turning crypto friendly, we expect the U.S. onshore crypto opportunity to expand," the note added.
Bernstein also emphasized that tokenization could drive efficiencies and new liquidity pools. 
"We see a world where crypto exchanges will offer spot crypto, crypto derivatives, and tokenized equities, while broker platforms will also scale up their crypto services."
This push towards tokenization underscores a broader shift in how digital and traditional finance are intersecting, reshaping how investors access and trade assets globally.
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A Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) analyst views the stock as a balanced risk/reward opportunity for investors and long-term growth winner in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto"> the cryptocurrency sector.</a>
The Coinbase Analyst: Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro gave Coinbase a Neutral rating and a $195 price target.
Analyst Will Nance previously covered the stock for Goldman Sachs. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-beats/25/02/43742915/coinbase-analysts-see-inherent-profitability-in-q4-results">most recent rating </a>from Nance was Neutral with a $350 price target.
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The Analyst Takeaways: With pure-play exposure to the cryptocurrency sector, Yaro sees long-term growth for Coinbase as the crypto ecosystem expands.
The analyst said Coinbase has a "balanced risk/reward."
Yaro highlights the company's exposure to retail and institutional trading along with a growing subscription and services business.
"We are cautiously optimistic on COIN, but see a balance of upside and downside risks," Yaro said.
Yaro highlights a positive regulatory environment for crypto that could support Coinbase's growth, but also be a negative.
"Longer-term, regulatory reform could increase the crypto TAM, but also bring in competitors from across financial services. Competition could pressure COIN's market share and pricing over time."
Yaro said a more positive regulatory environment could lead to more competitors, but could also lead to some not wanting to build out infrastructure and partnering with Coinbase instead. 
The analyst said Coinbase trades close to the peer mean price-to-earnings ratio for brokerage exchanges and fintechs, which he believes is "fair value."
"Crypto ecosystem expansion likely drives asset and revenue growth across COIN's transactional and non-transactional crypto business, and we see sustainable adjusted profitability, even if crypto prices fall up to 50%."
Potential catalysts highlighted by the analyst include greater use of crypto as a store of value and greater use of crypto to facilitate commerce and payments.
The analyst said Coinbase's subscription and services businesses should grow over time, with stablecoins likely seeing future upside. The analyst's caution is that higher interest rates have helped subscription revenue, which could provide downside with lower interest rates.
COIN Price Action: Coinbase stock is down 1.13% to $187.60 on Thursday versus a 52-week trading range of $146.14 to $349.75. Coinbase stock is down 26% year-to-date in 2025.
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Coinbase Analyst 'Cautiously Optimistic' On Stock With Balanced Risk/Reward, Says Regulatory Environment Is Positive And Negative

Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro assumes Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $195.

Goldman Sachs Assumes Coinbase Global at Neutral, Announces Price Target of $195

Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick on Thursday warned that activity on Coinbase's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) Base network is influencing Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) price dynamics through <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/ethereum-eth-price-predictions">indirect selling pressure</a>.
What Happened: Kendrick explained that while higher activity on Base boosts ETH demand initially—due to transaction fees being paid in ETH—the profits generated by Base are ultimately converted to U.S. dollars, weighing on ETH's price.
According to Kendrick, Base, which has become the dominant Layer-2 on Ethereum, funnels approximately 80% of its revenue back to Coinbase.
The exchange, in turn, does not hold Base's ETH profits for long. 
"Coinbase is not in the business of HODLing Base's ETH profits," Kendrick stated, highlighting data that shows the company proactively selling ETH in the past three quarters, particularly during periods when ETH prices were higher.
Coinbase's quarterly filings disclose how much ETH it holds, split between operational needs and investment purposes.
Since Ethereum's Dencun upgrade in 2024, Base's profits—paid in ETH—have likely been regularly sold off as Coinbase manages risk in response to market conditions.
Kendrick deduced that Coinbase proactively sold 12,652 ETH in the final quarter of 2024, with net proactive selling of 1,558 ETH over the three previous quarters.
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Why It Matters: Kendrick's remarks build on an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44356017/standard-chartered-lowers-ethereum-price-target-to-4000-heres-why-a-coinbase-blockchain-is-to-blame">earlier Standard Chartered report</a>, where he argued that Base's emergence has removed as much as $50 billion from Ethereum's market capitalization.
"Base now extracts super-profits from the Ethereum ecosystem," Kendrick wrote in the prior note, where he also pointed to Ethereum's broader structural challenges.
He reiterated that Ethereum's transition to proof-of-stake and its Layer-2 scaling model—designed to reduce fees—have unintentionally shifted economic value away from Ethereum to its Layer-2s, primarily Base.
The report also lowered Standard Chartered's ETH-USD price target to $4,000 by the end of 2025, down from a previously projected $10,000. 
While Kendrick acknowledged that Ethereum still leads in areas like stablecoins, DeFi and tokenization, he said the Ethereum Foundation may need to consider new economic models, including taxing Layer-2 networks, to reverse the trend.
Absent such measures, Kendrick expects ETH to continue underperforming relative to Bitcoin. He projects ETH-BTC could fall to 0.015 by the end of 2027, marking its weakest level since early 2017.
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Tech behemoth Microsoft alerted users about a newly discovered malware that threatens 20 of the most widely used cryptocurrency wallets.
What Happened: In a Monday research <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/03/17/stilachirat-analysis-from-system-reconnaissance-to-cryptocurrency-theft/">report</a>, Microsoft identified a remote access trojan named StilachiRAT that could evade detection, maintain its presence&nbsp;in the target environment, and&nbsp;extract sensitive data.
The malware targets some of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-crypto-wallets">most popular wallets</a>, such as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-use-metamask">MetaMask</a>, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/coinbase-vs-coinbase-wallet">Coinbase Wallet</a>, and Binance (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bnb/usd">BNB</a>)-owned Trust Wallet. 
First identified in November 2024, the trojan is capable of pilfering users&#8217; wallet details and other&nbsp;credentials, including usernames and passwords,&nbsp;stored in their Google Chrome&nbsp;browser, Microsoft added.
Microsoft suggested&nbsp;some mitigation measures, including the recommendation to download any software only from the official website and install antivirus software.
MetaMask acknowledged Microsoft&#8217;s findings and urged users to take necessary precautions.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x26a0;&#xFE0F; A new malware is targeting crypto wallets, with the goal of stealing funds. Malware is always evolving. A few ways to remain safe: &#x2705; Download software only from official sources &#x2705; Get and use a hardware wallet &#x2705; Be cautious of phishing links &#x2705; Enable 2FA where possible <a href="https://t.co/C34Ee9voDM">https://t.co/C34Ee9voDM</a>
&mdash; MetaMask.eth &#x1f98a; (@MetaMask) <a href="https://twitter.com/MetaMask/status/1902084481445720524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: This warning from Microsoft comes in the wake of increasing cybersecurity threats in the crypto sector. 
Last month, cryptocurrency exchange Bybit&#8217;s <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43890188/bybit-founder-says-14b-eth-hack-may-stem-from-safe-wallet-compromise">potential compromise of its multi-sig wallet provider Safe</a>, which may have facilitated the theft of $1.4 billion in Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), sent shockwaves across the sector. Bybit founder Zhou stated that the attack specifically targeted Bybit&#8217;s Ethereum cold wallet.
Price Action: Shares of Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) closed 4.14% lower at $181.14 during Tuesday&#8217;s regular session, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Microsoft Alerts Coinbase, MetaMask Wallet Users Of New Malware Threat

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) on Tuesday launched Verified Pools, a new initiative designed to improve transparency and security in decentralized finance (DeFi) liquidity pools.
The <a href="https://www.coinbase.com/en-gb/blog/the-future-of-onchain-Liquidity-is-here-via-coinbase-verified-pools">move </a>comes amid growing scrutiny of risks associated with DeFi platforms, particularly regarding opaque liquidity sources and counterparty risks.
The product, available to users in the U.S., Singapore, the Netherlands, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Channel Islands, introduces a verification system that integrates identity checks through Coinbase Verifications.
The system aims to reduce the uncertainty associated with who is providing liquidity in these pools, a common issue within DeFi ecosystems.
Verified Pools uses the Uniswap v4 protocol and operates on Coinbase&#8217;s Base layer-2 network, which focuses on reducing transaction fees and improving transaction speeds. 
Coinbase has also partnered with risk modeling firm Gauntlet to help optimize the liquidity pool configurations.
For institutional participants, Verified Pools offers features such as concentrated liquidity strategies, restricted access via verified credentials, and non-custodial asset management through Coinbase&#8217;s Prime Onchain Wallet. Institutions can also connect via API for liquidity provisioning.
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Retail users are provided with simplified access to liquidity pools through Coinbase Wallet. 
The system allows direct interaction with pools while offering verified liquidity sources aimed at reducing potential risks. 
Users maintain full control over their assets while participating in onchain trading.
"Verified Pools is the next step in Coinbase's commitment to advancing the onchain ecosystem," the company stated, indicating plans to expand, though no specific schedule has been set.
Despite the new offering, Verified Pools enters a competitive market where DeFi participants already have access to a variety of liquidity solutions on decentralized exchanges. 
Coinbase's approach highlights the increasing trend of incorporating identity verification into DeFi protocols, as regulators and users push for higher security and transparency standards.
Coinbase said the new product is part of its broader strategy to expand onchain adoption, but stopped short of offering specifics on future geographic expansions or additional features.
The company has stated that Verified Pools will continue to evolve, with further developments expected depending on user demand and regulatory requirements across different markets.
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Coinbase Introduces Verified Pools For Clearer Onchain Liquidity In Limited Areas

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$555.00</td>
<td>$123.8K</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$125.6K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>869</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$158.4K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>839</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$122.7K</td>
<td>504</td>
<td>725</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$68.9K</td>
<td>786</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>492</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$46.9K</td>
<td>602</td>
<td>445</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$117.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>400</td>
<td>62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$227.50</td>
<td>$36.1K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>19</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $555.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $123.8K, with a price of $3095.0 per contract. There were 23 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1323 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 30 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 748 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $125.6K, with a price of $168.0 per contract. There were 4664 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 869 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 600 contract(s) at a $335.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $158.4K, with a price of $264.0 per contract. There were 1486 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 839 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $540.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $122.7K, with a price of $2455.0 per contract. There were 504 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 725 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 304 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 428 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.9K, with a price of $161.0 per contract. There were 786 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 668 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 19 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $1530.0 per contract. There were 4941 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 492 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 241 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.9K, with a price of $195.0 per contract. There were 602 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 445 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CME (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 185 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $117.0K, with a price of $1170.0 per contract. There were 1043 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 400 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MET (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1004 day(s) on December 17, 2027. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $3160.0 per contract. There were 400 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 62 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 8 contract(s) at a $227.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.1K, with a price of $4523.0 per contract. There were 18 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in COIN usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 44 extraordinary options activities for Coinbase Global. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 36% leaning bullish and 40% bearish. Among these notable options, 20 are puts, totaling $745,142, and 24 are calls, amounting to $1,692,154.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $7.5 to $400.0 for Coinbase Global during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Coinbase Global stands at 1400.43, with a total volume reaching 6,070.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Coinbase Global, situated within the strike price corridor from $7.5 to $400.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Coinbase Global 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742310150_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$290.6K</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$40.7</td>
<td>$39.6</td>
<td>$39.61</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$178.2K</td>
<td>466</td>
<td>236</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$178.2</td>
<td>$174.5</td>
<td>$176.2</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$176.2K</td>
<td>684</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$45.3</td>
<td>$43.75</td>
<td>$44.03</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$162.9K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$29.7</td>
<td>$28.75</td>
<td>$29.7</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$133.6K</td>
<td>246</td>
<td>149</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Coinbase Global</h3>
Founded in 2012, Coinbase is the leading cryptocurrency exchange platform in the United States. The company intends to be the safe and regulation-compliant point of entry for retail investors and institutions into the cryptocurrency economy. Users can establish an account directly with the firm, instead of using an intermediary, and many choose to allow Coinbase to act as a custodian for their cryptocurrency, giving the company breadth beyond that of a traditional financial exchange. While the company still generates the majority of its revenue from transaction fees charged to its retail customers, Coinbase uses internal investment and acquisitions to expand into adjacent businesses, such as prime brokerage and data analytics.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Coinbase Global, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Coinbase Global's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,481,847, with COIN's price down by -4.24%, positioned at $180.95.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 44 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Coinbase Global</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $297.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods persists with their Market Perform rating on Coinbase Global, maintaining a target price of $305. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Rosenblatt continues to hold a Buy rating for Coinbase Global, targeting a price of $305. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Bernstein downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $310. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Neutral rating for Coinbase Global, targeting a price of $217. 
&#x2A; An analyst from HC Wainwright &amp; Co. downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $350. 
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Looking At Coinbase Global's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Bernstein Research on Tuesday put its price target on Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) at $310, a potential 69% upside from its current price of $188.96.
The research firm highlighted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44194807/coinbase-analyst-sees-crypto-spring-ahead-calls-recent-pullback-a-buying-opportunity">Coinbase's dominance in the U.S. crypto market</a> and projected robust earnings growth driven by regulatory clarity and expansion of crypto trading volumes back to American shores.
What Happened: "Coinbase is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the reshoring of global crypto markets to the United States," Bernstein analysts wrote in their report.
They added that Coinbase's entrenched leadership, with over 66% U.S. market share, places it as the premier platform to benefit from an increasingly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44363340/crypto-leaders-step-up-pressure-on-sec-as-trumps-policies-reshape-regulatory-landscape">crypto-friendly regulatory environment</a>.
Bernstein expects Coinbase's earnings per share (EPS) to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38% through 2026, substantially ahead of Wall Street consensus estimates. 
"We are about 30% above consensus on 2025 EPS estimates and approximately 61% ahead for 2026," the analysts noted.
The firm also pointed to the Trump administration's pro-crypto stance, including plans to make the U.S. the global hub for digital assets. 
Policies such as a stablecoin bill and digital asset market structure legislation are expected to bolster Coinbase's business. 
Bernstein emphasized that these regulatory changes should drive a return of offshore crypto volumes to U.S. markets, lifting Coinbase's revenues and offsetting competitive pressures from fintech and brokerage entrants.
Beyond trading, Bernstein praised Coinbase's growing non-trading revenue streams such as staking, stablecoin issuance and institutional custody services, which provide a buffer against the cyclicality of crypto trading volumes.
The report forecasts non-trading revenues to grow at a 31% CAGR between 2024 and 2026.
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Why It Matters: Despite looming competition from firms like Robinhood and traditional brokerages, Bernstein maintains that Coinbase's "compliance-first approach and impeccable safety track record" offer a durable advantage.
"We believe COIN trades cheap at current levels relative to its EPS growth," Bernstein wrote, noting Coinbase's price-to-earnings growth (PEG) ratio is materially lower than peers.
The firm's valuation assumes a 21x price-to-earnings multiple based on 2026 earnings, which it says is in line with fintech and broker-dealer peers.
Coinbase stock has declined roughly 24% over the past year but has rallied in tandem with improving sentiment around digital assets amid institutional adoption and regulatory tailwinds.
"The regulatory dark cloud that hovered over Coinbase has lifted," Bernstein wrote, "and this provides a fresh runway for COIN's next leg of growth."
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</ul>
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Bernstein Targets $310 For Coinbase Stock, Cites Lifting 'Regulatory Dark Cloud'

Bernstein initiates coverage on Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $310.

Bernstein Initiates Coverage On Coinbase Global with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $310

The cryptocurrency industry, long at odds with U.S. regulators, is now pushing back harder than ever against the Securities and Exchange Commission after finding itself on more favorable ground under <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44362342/will-bitcoin-go-up-if-donald-trump-eliminates-income-tax">President Donald Trump's administration</a>.
What Happened: Several leading crypto executives and firms, including Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and Ripple (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), are seizing the opportunity to challenge the SEC's aggressive past enforcement tactics, <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/17/vendetta-sec-targeted-crypto-industry-00229070">according </a>to Politico.
The new strategy includes efforts to block law firms from hiring former SEC employees who played key roles in investigations targeting crypto companies, while also pressing for answers on the agency's past spending on crypto-related probes.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Ripple's chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty are among those leading the charge, alongside Gemini's Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who have demanded that investigators involved in their case be held accountable publicly.
&#8220;Crypto doesn&#8217;t just need regulation for the sake of investors,&#8221; wrote Cameron Winklevoss on social media. &#8220;It needs protection from regulatory overreach itself.&#8221;
This assertive stance comes as Republicans in Congress work to establish clear jurisdictional boundaries for agencies like the SEC, which could limit its authority over digital assets. 
Representative Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), chair of the House Financial Services Committee's digital assets group, said that refining oversight is key to preventing what he described as prior enforcement "excesses."
Yet this growing industry pushback has sparked a broader debate. 
SEC staff, past and present, have voiced concerns that career professionals are being unfairly targeted in what some see as a politically charged environment.
William McLucas, a former SEC enforcement head, called recent attacks "deeply troubling" and warned against vilifying staff for carrying out their duties.
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Why It Matters: Behind the scenes, frustrations also appear to be mounting within the crypto space itself.
One senior industry figure, speaking anonymously, compared the situation to a prolonged vendetta, cautioning that continued escalation could be damaging for all sides.
Since Trump's return to office, the SEC, currently under acting chair Mark Uyeda, has begun to ease its posture, dropping or suspending several cases against crypto firms, including Coinbase and Robinhood (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>). 
Nevertheless, many in the industry remain unsettled by the millions spent on legal battles that were quickly abandoned under the new administration.
Paul Grewal, Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, stressed that the focus should be on ensuring future regulatory clarity, while Ripple's Alderoty echoed the sentiment, calling for &#8220;accountability&#8221; rather than retribution.
Not everyone in crypto supports the harsher tactics being deployed. Some warn that the focus on personal retaliation against SEC employees could damage the sector's reputation just as new rulemaking efforts are underway.
Critics, such as former SEC adviser Corey Frayer, suggest the backlash is part of a calculated effort to reduce scrutiny over the long term. 
"The industry wants to remove anyone who might stand in the way of its agenda," Frayer said.
For others, however, the SEC's rollback of enforcement cases signals that the crypto industry is already winning ground under the new administration and should shift toward building rather than settling scores.
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Standard Chartered on Monday called for the taxation of excess profits earned by <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/44056857/stablecoins-are-future-of-commerce-says-bases-tom-vieira">Layer-2 blockchains</a> operating on Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), warning that without such measures, Ethereum's decline relative to Bitcoin will likely continue.
The recommendation, part of a detailed research note released on Monday, argues that Layer-2 networks—particularly Base—are extracting substantial value from Ethereum without contributing proportionally to its ecosystem.
What Happened: Geoffrey Kendrick, the bank's Global Head of Digital Assets Research, compared the unchecked profitability of these secondary blockchains to foreign mining companies that face windfall taxes.
"The solution would be to tax Layer 2 super-profits in the same way governments sometimes charge super taxes for foreign-owned mining companies that extract excess profits," Kendrick stated.
According to the report, Ethereum's market cap has suffered significantly from the rise of Base, a Layer-2 blockchain developed by Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>).
The research estimates that Base alone has drained approximately $50 billion in value from Ethereum's market capitalization. 
The loss is attributed to Base retaining the majority of its fee revenue—estimated at 80%—and redirecting it to Coinbase, while only a fraction goes back to the Ethereum network for Layer-1 settlements.
The report emphasizes that Ethereum's own upgrades, including the 2022 merge to proof-of-stake and the 2024 Dencun update, have contributed to this trend.
These changes, while improving scalability and reducing fees, have also commoditized Ethereum within its own ecosystem, enabling Layer-2s to dominate revenue generation.
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Why It Matters: As a result, Standard Chartered has revised its Ethereum price target downwards, forecasting ETH to reach $4,000 by the end of 2025, a sharp cut from the previous $10,000 estimate.
The ETH-BTC price ratio is also expected to fall, hitting 0.015 by 2027—its lowest since early 2017.
Kendrick elaborated on the broader implications, stating, "Changes made to Ethereum over the past few years, while perhaps necessary, have been value destructive. The merge removed ETH's unique proof-of-work status among smart contract peers, and the Layer 2 concept gave away value for free. Dencun then gave Layer 2s even more power and created super-profits for them."
The analysis introduces the concept of blockchain "GDP" to measure value generated within Ethereum's ecosystem, likening it to national economic output. 
This metric reveals that a growing share of transaction activity—and profits—are occurring off the Ethereum mainnet, especially on Base, further supporting the case for intervention.
While other Layer-2s like Arbitrum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">ARB</a>) and Optimism (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">OP</a>) do not extract profits externally in the same way, the report singles out Base as a source of market cap erosion.
The continued growth of Base, which accounts for the majority of new addresses among major Layer 2s, suggests that this trend could accelerate unless corrective action is taken.
Standard Chartered argues that only a proactive shift from the Ethereum Foundation—such as implementing a tax on Layer 2s—can reverse the current trajectory. 
Without it, the bank sees Ethereum's underperformance relative to Bitcoin persisting in the coming years.
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&#8220;It&#8217;s winner take most,&#8221; Wood said of Tesla&#8217;s position in the autonomous vehicle race during <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2025-03-11/cathie-wood-on-what-s-next-for-ai-tesla-big-tech-tsla?srnd=phx-markets">Bloomberg&#8217;s "Odd Lots" podcast</a>. &#8220;And we do believe that Tesla will be and is in the pole position here in the United States.&#8221;
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$104.0K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>835</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ITUB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>986</td>
<td>647</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$84.5K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>628</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$73.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>547</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AIG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$158.9K</td>
<td>503</td>
<td>421</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$252.5K</td>
<td>957</td>
<td>251</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$31.8K</td>
<td>234</td>
<td>211</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$73.3K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
<td>164</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$540.00</td>
<td>$192.8K</td>
<td>128</td>
<td>109</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 308 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $57.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $104.0K, with a price of $1486.0 per contract. There were 3310 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2145 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TW (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.0K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 1944 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 835 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ITUB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITUB#NYSE">ITUB</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 189 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 640 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 986 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 647 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 444 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.5K, with a price of $195.0 per contract. There were 6090 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 628 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FIS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 461 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 121 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.8K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 547 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AIG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 461 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 261 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $158.9K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 503 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 421 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 308 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $252.5K, with a price of $1010.0 per contract. There were 957 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 251 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 371 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 33 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.8K, with a price of $965.0 per contract. There were 234 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 211 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.3K, with a price of $3665.0 per contract. There were 11769 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 164 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 189 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 58 contract(s) at a $540.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $192.8K, with a price of $3325.0 per contract. There were 128 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 109 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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AGM Group Holdings Inc. - Class A Ordinary Shares

AGM Gr Hldgs

Bakkt Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock

Bakkt Hldgs

CME Group

Coincheck Group

Coinbase Global

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. Common Stock

Donnelley Financial Solns

FactSet Research Systems Inc. Common Stock

FactSet Research Systems

Intercontinental Exchange Inc. Common Stock

Intercontinental Exchange

Open Lending

Moodys

Marketwise

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. - Common Stock

MarketAxess Holdings

Morningstar

MSCI

Nasdaq

Powell Max Limited - Class A Ordinary Shares

Powell Max

S&P Global

Tradeweb Markets Inc. - Class A Common Stock

Tradeweb Markets

Value Line

Goldman Sachs

Bernstein

Rosenblatt

Mizuho

B of A Securities

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BTCS

BTCS Reports Record Revenue Growth For 2024 Driven By Focus On Ethereum Block Building

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OBNB

Binance commands a stage presence in the blockchain sphere thanks to its status as the world&#39;s largest cryptocurrency exchange.

Beyond The Exchange: How BNB Chain Is Helping Reshape The Crypto Landscape

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NFLX

While Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) dominate the discourse surrounding cryptocurrencies thanks to their positioning as the top two assets by market cap, BNB (CRYPTO: 

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