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Coinbase Raises $2 Billion in Convertible Bonds After Stock Plunges 17% on Weak Q2 Results

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August 6, 2025
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  • Massive Fundraise: Coinbase is issuing $2 billion in convertible bonds (0% coupon, due 2029 and 2032) for potential stock buybacks and debt redemption, with JPMorgan leading the deal.
  • Stock Under Pressure: Shares fell another 4% to $304.04 on the bond announcement, following last week’s 17% plunge after disappointing Q2 earnings that missed revenue estimates.
  • Revenue Miss: Q2 revenue of $1.5 billion missed $1.59 billion estimates and dropped from Q1’s $2 billion, as crypto market volatility declined and trading volumes weakened.
  • Conversion Terms: The 2029 bonds carry a 50-55% conversion premium, while 2032 bonds have a 30-35% premium, with capped call structures to limit dilution.
  • Crypto Fundraising Boom: The deal joins a wave of crypto-focused companies raising capital under Trump’s crypto-friendly administration, including MicroStrategy and GameStop’s recent convertible offerings.
  • Market Context: U.S. equity-linked securities raised $51.9 billion YTD vs. $82.6 billion in the same 2024 period, showing slower convertible market activity overall.

What’s Really Happening?

Coinbase is capitalizing on its still-elevated stock price (up 25% YTD despite recent weakness) to raise cheap capital through zero-coupon convertibles before potential further deterioration. The timing suggests management expects continued crypto market volatility challenges and wants a war chest for opportunistic share buybacks when the stock is beaten down, or to pay down expensive existing debt.

The convertible structure is particularly clever—if crypto rallies and the stock soars, bondholders convert and Coinbase gets equity financing. If crypto stays weak and the stock languishes, Coinbase keeps the $2 billion cash with no interest payments. The capped call structure limits dilution upside, making this essentially a heads-I-win, tails-I-don’t-lose financing.


What’s Really Happening?

Coinbase is executing a defensive capital raise while it still can. After missing Q2 estimates and seeing revenue drop 25% sequentially, management recognizes that crypto trading volumes are cyclical and unpredictable. The $2 billion gives them flexibility to buy back stock at lower prices (potentially boosting EPS) or reduce debt service costs, improving margins during lean periods.

The zero-coupon structure with high conversion premiums is brilliant timing—Coinbase gets free money if the stock stays weak, but if crypto rallies and the stock doubles, they’re essentially issuing equity at much higher prices than today’s levels.


Why Does It Matter?

  • For Crypto Sector: Coinbase’s defensive fundraising signals that even the largest U.S. crypto exchange expects continued market volatility and revenue pressure, potentially indicating broader sector challenges ahead.
  • For Convertible Markets: The deal demonstrates how companies are using zero-coupon convertibles as cheap insurance policies, potentially inspiring similar defensive financings across volatile sectors.
  • For Coinbase Investors: The $2 billion provides significant financial flexibility, but also suggests management expects the business to face continued headwinds that may require capital deployment to support the stock price.

What’s Next?

  • Crypto Market Dependency: Coinbase’s revenue will continue to fluctuate with crypto volatility—watch Bitcoin and Ethereum trading volumes as leading indicators for the company’s quarterly performance.
  • Capital Deployment: Monitor how aggressively Coinbase uses the proceeds for share buybacks vs. debt reduction—aggressive buybacks could signal management’s confidence in a crypto recovery.
  • Conversion Catalyst: If crypto rallies significantly and the stock hits conversion levels ($456-470 for 2029 bonds, $397-425 for 2032), massive dilution could pressure the stock despite the capped call protection.
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