Coinbase users were temporarily unable to buy, sell or transfer digital assets on Coinbase.com just hours before the exchange’s fourth-quarter earnings release.
The company acknowledged the disruption on its official support channel, reassuring customers that funds remained secure while its team investigated the issue.
“We are aware that customers may be unable to buy, sell, or transfer on Coinbase.com at this time,”
Coinbase said, adding:
“Our team is investigating this issue and will provide an update. Your funds are safe.”
The outage, though described as temporary, triggered frustration among traders who warned that even short interruptions can disrupt active positions during volatile market conditions.
The incident comes ahead of Coinbase’s scheduled release of Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results after US market close on February 12, 2026, with sentiment around the stock already cautious.
Analysts at Monness, Crespi, Hardt have downgraded COIN shares amid expectations of weaker trading volumes and softer crypto prices, reflecting broader market headwinds.
As of the latest session, COIN stock was trading at $140.31, down more than 45% year-to-date, as investors await clarity on revenue trends and forward guidance.