Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

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<ul><li>Coinbase delivered notable results in the first quarter of 2025, showcasing both strengths and areas for potential growth.</li><li>The company reported a robust financial performance with a top-line revenue of $2 billion and an adjusted EBITDA of $930 million, indicating a strong operational capability even amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment.</li><li>This quarter also saw Coinbase making a strategic acquisition of Deribit, positioning it as the leading global crypto derivative platform by open interest, which is significant as it seeks to expand its footprint in international markets.</li></ul>

Coinbase delivered notable results in the first quarter of 2025, showcasing both strengths and areas for potential growth.The company reported a robust financial performance with a top-line revenue of $2 billion and an adjusted EBITDA of $930 million, indicating a strong operational capability even amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment.This quarter also saw Coinbase making a strategic acquisition of Deribit, positioning it as the leading global crypto derivative platform by open interest, which is significant as it seeks to expand its footprint in international markets.

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<li>Coinbase's recent plunge might make this crypto exchange look like a tempting buy, but don’t assume it’s a bargain just yet.</li>
<li>Regulatory clarity is key for wider crypto adoption,  and the new administration is likely to approve stablecoin and market structure laws later this year.</li>
<li>To justify a higher valuation, the firm needs to build a more diverse and stable revenue stream that's less dependent on transaction fees from trading.</li>
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Coinbase's recent plunge might make this crypto exchange look like a tempting buy, but don’t assume it’s a bargain just yet.
Regulatory clarity is key for wider crypto adoption,  and the new administration is likely to approve stablecoin and market structure laws later this year.
To justify a higher valuation, the firm needs to build a more diverse and stable revenue stream that's less dependent on transaction fees from trading.


Coinbase’s Steep Drop Might Make It Interesting, But It Hasn’t Made It Cheap

<ul><li>Coinbase Global, Inc. reported substantial growth in its 2024 financial results, showing significant strategic progress and adaptability in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape.</li><li>The company achieved over $6.6 billion in total revenue, more than doubling from the previous year, along with $3.3 billion in adjusted EBITDA.</li><li>This affirmative financial trajectory marks two consecutive years of positive adjusted EBITDA, reinforcing its transition into a resilient company that performs in diverse market conditions.</li></ul>

Coinbase Global, Inc. reported substantial growth in its 2024 financial results, showing significant strategic progress and adaptability in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape.The company achieved over $6.6 billion in total revenue, more than doubling from the previous year, along with $3.3 billion in adjusted EBITDA.This affirmative financial trajectory marks two consecutive years of positive adjusted EBITDA, reinforcing its transition into a resilient company that performs in diverse market conditions.

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Crypto Research and Data, Delphi Digital

Delphi Digital

Crypto Research and Data

Institutional-Grade Crypto Research & Data

Delphi Digital seeks to produce unbiased, actionable content for our clients on critical themes affecting digital assets and distributed ledger technology. Our team is committed to providing investors and institutions with key insights through a diverse suite of products including individual project analysis, bespoke research, and tailored consulting services.

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<li>Coinbase sees the looming opportunity in the global crypto futures &amp; derivatives market. It's positioning itself to capitalize on a market that’s been hollowed out over last 12-18 months.</li>
<li>We explore 3 key areas of Coinbase’s business that we believe Wall Street is overlooking. These include: Coinbase International, ETF Spot approvals, and Base Chain</li>
<li>We estimate Coinbase has the potential to realize<strong> additional top-line revenue in the range of 15-20% on the low-end to +150% increase on the high-end</strong> over the next few years.</li>
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Coinbase sees the looming opportunity in the global crypto futures &amp; derivatives market. It's positioning itself to capitalize on a market that’s been hollowed out over last 12-18 months.
We explore 3 key areas of Coinbase’s business that we believe Wall Street is overlooking. These include: Coinbase International, ETF Spot approvals, and Base Chain
We estimate Coinbase has the potential to realize additional top-line revenue in the range of 15-20% on the low-end to +150% increase on the high-end over the next few years.


Coinbase: From Sleeping Giant To Industry Leader

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<li>Coinbase has managed to weather the crypto winter well by reporting net profits consecutively for 4 quarters.</li>
<li>Its share price has shot up recently as the whole crypto market became exuberant, thanks to Trump's re-election, but still below the IPO debut price of $381.</li>
<li>Our thesis remains the same as when the stock was trading as low as ~$68 in May 2022: Coinbase to become an indispensable platform for Web 3, esp. first-time users.</li>
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Coinbase has managed to weather the crypto winter well by reporting net profits consecutively for 4 quarters.
Its share price has shot up recently as the whole crypto market became exuberant, thanks to Trump's re-election, but still below the IPO debut price of $381.
Our thesis remains the same as when the stock was trading as low as ~$68 in May 2022: Coinbase to become an indispensable platform for Web 3, esp. first-time users.


2025 High Conviction: Coinbase - What Doesn't Kill You, Makes You Stronger

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Coinbase Global, Inc. provides financial solutions. The Company offers platform to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. Coinbase Global serves clients worldwide.

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Coinbase Global: USDC & Stablecoin Strategy Can Help Enhance Revenue Streams But What Is Its Future?

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