Coinbase CEO Predicts Tokenized Stocks Will Redefine Global Trading
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
- Tokenized Stock Outlook: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes tokenized stocks will create significant opportunities by expanding international access, offering fractional shares, and enabling round-the-clock trading, thereby increasing participation from ordinary investors.
- Market Growth Potential: The trading volume of tokenized stocks surged nearly 76% over the past month, reaching approximately $2.46 billion, indicating a rapid acceleration in retail traders' interest in this emerging asset class.
- Internal Development Strategy: Coinbase is developing tokenized stocks internally and plans to launch an all-in-one trading platform for crypto, stocks, and commodities by 2026, positioning itself to challenge major brokerage firms and expand into new types of digital trading.
- Acquisitions and Partnerships: Coinbase announced the acquisition of The Clearing Company to enhance its event-based trading capabilities and partnered with prediction market Kalshi, further extending its market influence, with the acquisition expected to be paid in both cash and stock.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
