Coinbase Institutional is the trusted infrastructure partner behind some of the world’s largest digital asset treasury strategies. Backed by the transparency and regulatory rigor of a publicly traded company, we offer a seamless, institutional-grade platform for managing crypto across custody, staking, execution, financing, and onchain strategies.
“From the inception of our Bitcoin strategy, Coinbase has been a trusted partner — bringing institutional-grade infrastructure, robust security, and the technical expertise we need to operate at scale. They continue to lead from the front in corporate crypto adoption, with a clear commitment to innovation and long-term conviction in this asset class.” — Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman, Strategy
Coinbase Institutional: The infrastructure powering corporate treasury strategy
As the world’s largest digital asset custodian we have been safekeeping assets at scale for 13+ years. Coinbase Institutional is built upon the pillars of security and compliance and has a long-standing track record of providing corporates comprehensive tools and services to safely acquire and custody their digital assets. Our NYDFS-regulated qualified custodian offers best-in-class security practices and is rigorously audited and included in our SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports. Coinbase has also recently secured its Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license enabling us to offer our full suite of crypto products to all 27 EU member states.
In fast-moving digital asset markets, capital efficiency can be a defining edge. Institutions today are increasingly looking for ways to deploy capital more effectively—without sacrificing speed, security, or market access.
To build a position, corporates can trade bitcoin as well as 260+ assets with deep liquidity and algorithmic execution using the same tools and trading desks used by the world’s largest hedge funds and asset managers. For eligible clients, Trade Finance unlocks the ability to execute crypto trades across multiple venues in real time, without the need to pre-fund a Prime account. This means institutions can move quickly when market opportunities arise, while maintaining flexibility over how and when capital is deployed.
Corporate treasuries can also earn rewards for holding USDC or through staking for Ethereum, Solana, and 10+ other assets. In some instances, corporate treasurers choose to leverage Coinbase's Triparty relationship management structure to help facilitate bespoke solutions. In addition, corporates are using USDC holdings to send and receive payments with our stablecoin rails and real-time transaction infrastructure.
With white-glove support across time zones and full investment lifecycle management, Coinbase Institutional makes it easy to integrate digital assets into a treasury strategy – securely, strategically, and at scale.
Crypto’s strategic impact
At Coinbase, we've integrated crypto assets into our operations as well. As of Q1, 2025 we held nearly $10B in USD resources on our corporate balance sheet, including ~$1.9B in USDC. We also held ~$1.3B of crypto assets for investment, including ~$765 million in bitcoin and ~$250 million in ethereum. This underscores our conviction in stablecoins and the role of crypto in modern treasury management.
“We're buying more Bitcoin every week. Long #Bitcoin” —Brian Armstrong, Co-Founder and CEO, Coinbase
More corporates are following suit to unlock tangible financial advantages.
The future of corporate treasury investments
Corporate finance leaders are no longer asking if crypto belongs on their balance sheets but how to get started. From inflation protection and yield enhancement opportunities to signalling innovation to the market, digital assets are becoming a fundamental part of a modern balance sheet and payments strategy.
Coinbase Institutional is the bridge. Whether you’re exploring bitcoin, stablecoins, or other crypto strategies, we offer the infrastructure, compliance, and experience to integrate digital assets securely and at scale. Learn more here or contact us at [email protected] for more information —we'd be happy to share how other corporates are approaching this shift.
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About Lauren Abendschein
Lauren Abendschein is the Head of Institutional Sales at Coinbase, the global team responsible for developing and managing relationships with institutional clients and partnering with product teams to build and deliver a best-in-class suite of Institutional products and services. Lauren joined Coinbase in 2018 and has been integral to the advancement of landmark institutional offerings including Custody, full-service Prime brokerage, and innovative onchain applications. Her team has driven relationships with the world’s most significant institutional participants in digital assets across Hedge Funds, Venture Funds, Asset Managers, Corporates, Asset Allocators, and High-net-worth Individuals.
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