Coinbase Global, Inc. ( COIN ) shares are trading higher Friday as the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) rises. 

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Bitcoin is up more than 4% over the past 24 hours and trading above $66,000 according to data from  Benzinga Pro. Coinbase shares are climbing with Bitcoin, though the broader markets are falling Friday.   

Needham analyst John Todaro reiterated a Buy rating and $260 price target on Coinbase stock Friday. 

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Coinbase is set to report its second-quarter results on Aug. 1 after the closing bell. According to estimates from Benzinga Pro, analysts expect Coinbase to report earnings of 96 cents per share and quarterly revenue of $1.411 billion. The company has beat analysts' expectations in each of the last five quarters. 

According to data from Benzinga Pro, Coinbase shares are trading above the stock’s 50-day moving average of $228.65 and are approaching its 52-week high of $283.48. 

Will COIN Stock Go Up?

When trying to assess whether or not Coinbase Global ( COIN ) will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts.

Wall Street analysts have an average 12-month price target of $256.81 on Coinbase. The Street high target is currently at $320 and the Street low target is $196. Of all the analysts covering Coinbase, 9 have positive ratings, 5 have neutral ratings and 2 have negative ratings.

In the last month, 3 analysts have adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes [Analyst Ratings]. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering Coinbase Global ( COIN ) have performed in recent history.

Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. Coinbase stock is 150.41% up year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further upside ahead.

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COIN Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, Coinbase shares are up 9.89% at $256.31 at the time of publication Friday.

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