From Bitcoin Startup to $86 Billion Public Giant: A Look at Coinbase’s Journey

Coinbase marked its fourth anniversary on April 13th, reflecting a remarkable transformation since its public debut in 2021. The company achieved an impressive valuation of $86 billion that briefly reached $100 billion, mirroring Facebook’s market entry in 2012. CEO Brian Armstrong hailed the listing as creating a thousand new millionaires overnight, while early investors and employees benefited from substantial capital gains during the initial trading day. 📚