Coinbase Stock Continues to Rally, Leading S&P 500 Gainers Amid Crypto Boom

Shares of Coinbase have been on a tear in recent weeks, surging amid positive news for the cryptocurrency industry. The cryptocurrency trading platform was the best-performing stock on the S&P 500 on Tuesday, as it continued to add to its recent rally.

The surge in Coinbase shares has been driven by a combination of factors, including the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and the increasing acceptance of digital assets by traditional financial institutions. Additionally, the recent dip in Bitcoin (BTCUSD) and most major cryptocurrencies over the weekend, following the U.S. launch of an attack on nuclear facilities in Iran, has provided a buying opportunity for investors.

Other crypto-adjacent stocks like trading platform Robinhood (HOOD) were also higher on Tuesday. Coinbase shares recently were up 11% at about $341 after having touched an intraday high of $344.94 earlier in the session, their highest point since hitting $349.75 on Dec. 6. The stock has added about a third of its value over the past five sessions.

Investors should keep an eye on Coinbase and other cryptocurrency-related stocks as the industry continues to grow and mature. With more institutions and individuals investing in digital assets, the potential for further gains in these stocks remains high.

Original article on Investopedia.