How to invest in Coinbase through ETFs
Investors don't have to directly invest in Coinbase stock to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency platform in their portfolio. An alternative strategy is to passively invest through a fund that holds its stock. One of the most common passive investment vehicles is an exchange-traded fund (ETF).
According to ETF.com, 182 ETFs held 27.6 million shares of Coinbase as of mid-2025. One of the biggest holders was Cathie Wood's Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK +0.80%). The ETF had a more than 9% weighting to the stock, which was its second-largest holding. That makes it a solid way to gain exposure to Coinbase and other leading growth stocks.
The First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT +2.70%) had an even higher allocation to Coinbase at 18.3% (its second-largest holding). That high allocation makes this ETF an option to consider for those seeking meaningful exposure to Coinbase and other players in the crypto sector through a passive ETF investment.
Will Coinbase stock split?
Coinbase didn't have an upcoming stock split as of mid-2025. The cryptocurrency exchange had not completed a stock split since its direct listing on the Nasdaq Exchange in 2021. It likely won't split its stock soon. Shares of Coinbase had only gained about 5% from their direct listing price by mid-2025. While shares traded at more than $260 a piece at the time, the crypto platform would need to rise well above its initial list price before splitting its stock.
The bottom line
Coinbase is a leading cryptocurrency platform. That puts it in an excellent position to capitalize on the growth it sees ahead as more people use crypto for more things. Increasing crypto usage would help grow the company's revenue, potentially enabling it to finally turn the corner on profitability and helping drive significant stock price gains in the future.
However, it could continue to be a bumpy road for Coinbase. Cryptocurrencies have proven to be very volatile, which has affected its revenue. Investors need to ensure they understand the risks before investing in Coinbase stock.
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