Coinbase's three key investment areas this year: developing a versatile trading platform, expanding stablecoins and payments, and bringing the world on-chain

Coinbase stated in its letter to shareholders that it will focus on three key priorities in 2026:

Developing a comprehensive trading platform: Expanding Coinbase into the only trusted platform for customers to trade a variety of assets (cryptocurrencies, derivatives, stocks, and prediction markets), helping customers manage larger portfolios and deepen engagement.

Expanding stablecoins and payments: Accelerating the utility of USDC and the payment tech stack (APIs, wallets, and merchant channels) to make value transfer faster, cheaper, and more convenient, while seizing the next opportunity. A wave of real-world applications beyond trading.

Bringing the world on-chain: Simplifying and making on-chain experiences more accessible by expanding DeFi integrations in the Coinbase app and focusing more on trading to enhance the Base app. Coinbase's infrastructure continues to drive growth in the activity on the Base platform, so increased usage also relies on Coinbase's infrastructure. Coinbase enters 2026 with strong product development momentum and a clear strategy.