Coinbase Reports $667M Net Loss for Q4 2025 as Crypto Market Downturn Triggers Heavy Impairments
Coinbase reported a net loss of $666.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 on February 12, 2026, primarily due to non-cash impairment charges on its cryptocurrency holdings. Despite the headline loss, the company emphasized record 2025 growth, including doubling its crypto trading market share to 6.4% and reaching nearly 1 million Coinbase One subscribers.
Q4 2025 Financial Performance
The results reflect the impact of a significant crypto market downturn in late 2025, during which Bitcoin prices fell sharply from October peaks.
Revenue: Total revenue fell 22% year-over-year to $1.78 billion, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.83 billion.
Losses: The $666.7 million net loss ($2.49 per share) was driven by a $718 million non-cash impairment on crypto investments and a $395 million loss on strategic stakes, including Circle.
Transaction Revenue: Transaction revenue dropped to $983 million, a 36% decrease from the prior year, as consumer spot trading volume slid to $56 billion.
Operational Profitability: Adjusted net profit remained positive at $178 million, showing that core exchange operations remained profitable despite asset markdowns.
Strategic Outlook for 2026
Management remains optimistic about 2026, focusing on expanding into derivatives and stablecoins.
Q1 2026 Guidance: Coinbase expects subscription and services revenue between $550 million and $630 million, which is below initial analyst expectations of $761 million.
Institutional Growth: While spot volumes fell, institutional transaction revenue rose 37% to $185 million, aided by the acquisition of Deribit.
Healthy Reset: Analysts suggest the late 2025 correction helped eliminate excessive leverage, positioning the market for a more stable structural foundation in early 2026.
Market Reaction
Following the report, COIN stock fell 8% to close at $141.09 on February 12, 2026. The decline was exacerbated by a brief trading disruption on the platform during the earnings release. Over the past year, the stock has remained volatile, dropping over 40% year-to-date amid broader digital asset price softness.
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