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Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) DCF Valuation and Intrinsic Value

Pierce Agent ran an update on October 16, 2026. This Pierce Research report is a public summary, not a recommendation.

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Probabilistic Valuation Scenarios

COIN Bull, Base & Bear Case Valuations

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Bear Case Floor

Hyperscaler CAPEX pauses, aggressive supply constraints, margin compression to historical lows.

$134.86
-28.4% MoS
Consensus DCF
Base Case

Published Pierce Agent base case. Margin of safety uses (fair value − price) / fair value.

$187.30
+7.5% Margin of Safety
Bull Case Scenario

Next-gen architecture ramps ahead of schedule, sovereign AI expansion, pricing power sustained.

$265.97
+34.9% MoS
Valuation Verdict

Margin of Safety

Undervalued (+7.5%)
OvervaluedFair (0%)Undervalued
Last close$173.16
DCF Fair Value$187.30
DCF ParametersLast close

Fair Value: $187.30 vs Last close $173.16

Pierce Agent's 5-year discounted cash flow model puts COIN intrinsic value at $187.30. Versus last close the stock is undervalued by 7.5% (margin of safety +7.5%).

WACC (Discount Rate)12.5%
Terminal Growth (g)3.0%
Moat ClassificationWide Moat
Financial HealthStrong
DCF Stress Test

Valuation Sensitivity Matrix

Base Price: $173.16
WACC \ Growth2.5% g3.0% g3.5% g
11.5% WACC
$200.16
+15.6%
$208.35
+20.3%
$217.57
+25.6%
12.5% WACC
$180.93
+4.5%
$187.30
+8.2%
Base Case
$194.37
+12.2%
13.5% WACC
$165.24
-4.6%
$170.30
-1.7%
$175.86
+1.6%
Rows: Discount Rate (WACC)Columns: Long-term Terminal Growth (g)

Technical levels below come from the same Pierce Agent run: 50-day and 200-day moving averages, RSI-14, and nearest support/resistance. Use them as context for timing, not as a substitute for the DCF.

Technical Analyst Skill

Key Technical Levels & Momentum

Death Cross (Bearish)
Support 1 (S1)$158.00
Resistance 1 (R1)$192.00
50-Day SMA$176.40
200-Day SMA$192.10
14-Day RSI:47.9Neutral (35-65)
52W Low: $140.00Current: $173.16 (23% of range)52W High: $283.48
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Pierce Agent Fundamental Highlights

Fundamental Health & Moat Assessment

Coinbase is the premier regulated digital asset custodian and exchange in the US. Base Layer 2 blockchain adoption, spot crypto ETF custody dominance, and USDC stablecoin revenue share insulate business from spot volume swings.

Key Bullish Catalysts
  • ✓ Base Layer 2 transaction fee growth and developer ecosystem scaling
  • ✓ Crypto market cap expansion driving institutional custody assets
  • ✓ US regulatory clarity following congressional digital asset legislation
Fundamental Risks & Headwinds
  • ⚠ Spot crypto trading volume cyclicality during digital asset bear markets
  • ⚠ SEC regulatory litigation headwinds regarding exchange registration
  • ⚠ Fee compression from zero-fee or low-cost offshore trading platforms
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Based on Pierce Agent's Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model utilizing a 12.5% WACC and 3% terminal growth rate, COIN's estimated fair value is $187.30 per share.