Crypto

Robinhood, Coinbase, and Bitcoin ETF Reach Yearly Peaks as Bitcoin Soars

Published February 27, 2024

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD), Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN), and the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (ARCA:BITO) have all touched new 52-week highs this past Tuesday. This rally in stock prices comes on the back of a significant rise in Bitcoin value, which soared to hit the $57,000 mark.

Robinhood's Rally

Robinhood Markets, known for its accessible trading platform, saw its stock appreciate in response to Bitcoin's substantial price movement. With a remarkable yearly increase of over 65%, including a 26.5% gain year-to-date (YTD), Robinhood's shares recorded a new 52-week high at $16.25.

Despite the recent upsurge, analysts have given Robinhood a Neutral consensus rating, with a target stock price averaging at $14.38.

Coinbase Climbs

As one of the premier cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinbase has benefitted from the cryptocurrency's bullish run. The exchange's share prices reflect the ongoing integration of digital currencies into the conventional financial system, posting a 64.5% increase over the past year and a 16.6% rise YTD. Consequently, Coinbase's stock peaked at a new 52-week high of $209.94.

The majority of market analysts hold a Buy consensus on Coinbase shares and have set a target price of $129.74, though some forecasts reach as high as $250.

ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF Hits New High

The ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, which aims to mirror the performance of Bitcoin futures, likewise experienced heightened demand. Following Bitcoin's climb, the ETF soared to a new 52-week high at $27.12. The ETF's value has escalated by 86.5% over the past year and has advanced 31.8% YTD.

The synchronous growth among these entities underlines the linkage between traditional financial markets and the burgeoning cryptocurrency sector. Bitcoin's milestone of $57,000 not only stirs excitement within the crypto domain but also across various investment platforms, indicating their critical role in bolstering cryptocurrency engagement.

As the digital asset market evolves, the trajectory of stocks such as Robinhood, Coinbase, and BITO reflects general market sentiment and investor interest in the crypto space.

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