Coinbase Bets on Prediction Markets Amid Crypto Uncertainty

As cryptocurrency markets grapple with what analysts term “extreme fear” in November 2025, with the Fear & Greed Index trending downward, Coinbase is making a surprising strategic pivot. The crypto giant is venturing into prediction markets, announcing this move during a period when its shares have declined for three consecutive sessions, closing at $257.29. CEO Brian Armstrong is pushing for radical diversification, raising questions about whether this new direction can truly reduce dependence on volatile crypto trading or merely represents a desperate search for alternative revenue.

Adding intrigue to the announcement, company insiders executed significant stock sales just days before the public revelation. On November 17, CEO Brian Armstrong disposed of 40,000 shares valued at Read more...