CEO Brian Armstrong Unveils Potential Self-Custody Feature for Coinbase's App

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: stocktwits

Updated: Feb 18 2026

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Source: stocktwits

Coinbase's New Feature: Coinbase may introduce a self-custody wallet feature in its main consumer app, allowing users to choose between managed and self-custody options within the same experience.
Market Sentiment: The sentiment around Coinbase's token, COIN, remains bullish, with trading showing nearly a 1% increase, despite shareholder criticism regarding the marketing and implementation of the Base app.
CEO's Insights: CEO Brian Armstrong indicated that the rollout of self-custody could require significant architectural changes but is seen as a strategic shift to prepare for wider adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi).
Future Integration: There are suggestions that Coinbase could eventually merge managed and self-custody experiences into a single application, enhancing user flexibility in choosing their preferred custody model.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.

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