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​​Coinbase share price nears March peak as it publishes report on web3 projects

​​Coinbase’s share price nears its March high as the crypto exchange publishes a report on web3 projects.

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​​​Coinbase’s share price nears its March high as the crypto exchange publishes a report on web3 projects.

​A new report by crypto exchange Coinbase reports that Fortune 100 companies have increased their web3 projects by 39% compared to the previous year, reaching a record high in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. This suggests major corporations are rapidly adopting and exploring the potential of web3 technology.

​Web3 refers to a conceptual next phase of the internet built on blockchain technology that incorporates concepts such as decentralization, token-based economics, and decentralized autonomous organizations.

​According to the report, 56% of Fortune 500 business executives surveyed say their companies are developing blockchain-based initiatives involving consumer-facing payment apps. This indicates web3 and blockchain technology have gained significant corporate interest and investment across multiple industries.

​Areas driving demand for web3 projects include bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds, real-world asset tokenization using blockchain technology, and stablecoins (cryptocurrencies pegged to reserve assets like the US dollar).

​However, the US has lost developer talent and expertise in the crypto/web3 space, with only 26% of developers now based in the US, down from previous years. This may impact future US competitiveness and innovation in the web3 sector.

​The article also mentions that Coinbase has urged regulators like the SEC to provide clearer guidelines on crypto/web3 regulation to support industry growth and innovation.

​In summary, web3 is gaining substantial corporate attention and investment, with payments, asset tokenization, and stablecoins being key early areas of interest and development.

​Coinbase analyst ratings

​LSEG Data & Analytics data shows a consensus analyst rating of between a ‘buy’ and ‘hold’ for Coinbase – 5 strong buy, 6 buy, 14 hold and 2 sell (as of 13 June 2024).

Coinbase analysts Source: LSEG Data & Analytics
Coinbase analysts Source: LSEG Data & Analytics

​Coinbase technical analysis

​The Coinbase share price, which is up 62% year-to-date, continues its advance from its mid-May low at $194.93 towards its March peak at $283.43. Once bettered, the August 2021 high at $294.00 and also the psychological $300.00 mark should be in focus. Much further up sits the November 2021 high at $368.90.

​Coinbase Weekly Candlestick Chart

​Coinbase Weekly Candlestick Chart Source: TradingView
​Coinbase Weekly Candlestick Chart Source: TradingView

​Minor support can be spotted between this week’s low and the 55-day simple moving average (SMA) at $234.09 to $231.93 with further support seen between the late-May low at $219.17 and the February-to-June tentative uptrend line at $218.94.

​Coinbase Daily Candlestick Chart

​Coinbase Daily Candlestick Chart Source: TradingView
​Coinbase Daily Candlestick Chart Source: TradingView

​While the May low at $194.93 underpins, the medium-term uptrend will remain intact.

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