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Story: Coinbase Surges 18% as Crypto Stocks Rally Despite Market Turmoil

By Jean-Luc Maracon

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Coinbase stock exploded higher today. The crypto exchange jumped 18% in U.S. trading while major indexes like the Dow and S&P 500 moved sideways, pretty much showing how…

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The surge comes after Coinbase posted some brutal numbers for Q4 2025. The company lost $666.

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Coinbase shares have been getting crushed over the past few months as crypto markets went south.

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The numbers tell the story. In 2026, Coinbase stock dropped around 34%, which lines up almost perfectly with Bitcoin's 30% decline during the same period.

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Strategy also saw big gains today. The Bitcoin-focused company climbed about 10% as Bitcoin prices stabilized after weeks of volatility that had traders pretty nervous about…

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Strategy keeps buying the dip. The company purchased over 1,100 BTC for approximately $90 million this week, paying prices in the high-$70,000 range per coin.

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Executive Chairman Michael Saylor won't budge though. He keeps defending Strategy's long-term Bitcoin strategy and says the company has no plans to sell during downturns, even…

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Other crypto stocks joined the party. Circle rose roughly 7% while Galaxy Digital gained 6.5%, showing how the whole sector moved together when sentiment shifted.

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February 13 became a turning point for crypto stocks, with investors eyeing potential recovery opportunities after months of getting beaten down.

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Circle's 7% jump came after the company announced expanding partnerships and increased stablecoin issuance.

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Galaxy Digital, under CEO Mike Novogratz, saw its 6.5% increase after disclosing plans to integrate more decentralized finance solutions into its platform.

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The market response shows just how volatile crypto investments remain. With digital asset prices facing constant fluctuations, the strategic moves by these companies will stay…

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Retail investors also jumped in on February 13, with platforms like Robinhood reporting increased volumes in crypto-related stocks.

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Galaxy Digital's upcoming earnings report later this month has analysts eager to see if the company's focus on DeFi and blockchain innovations will translate into better…

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Institutional investors showed mixed reactions as the session progressed. Some hedge funds reportedly increased Coinbase positions, betting on a potential recovery in trading…

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