Coinbase Slides to 20th in Market Rankings Amid 34% Volume Drop as DEX Integration Expands

On August 8, 2025, Coinbase recorded a trading volume of $2.85 billion, a 34.26% decline from the previous day, ranking it 20th in the stock market. The company’s stock (COIN) fell 0.08%.

Coinbase has integrated decentralized exchange (DEX) trading into its U.S. app for most customers, excluding New York State. The feature routes trades through aggregators like 0x and 1inch to access liquidity on platforms such as Uniswap and Aerodrome. Users can now trade Base-native tokens from projects including Virtuals AI Agents and Reserve Protocol, aligning with the company’s push to become an “everything app” for crypto. The update allows direct interaction with blockchain liquidity pools without moving funds off-platform, offering faster access to new tokens and reducing reliance on custodial services.

The move reflects Coinbase’s broader strategy to embed Web3 tools into its core platform, targeting users seeking control over trading and storage. It follows the success of decentralized platforms like HyperLiquid and aims to mitigate counterparty risks highlighted by past crypto collapses. While decentralized trading volume has surged in recent months, Coinbase’s centralized operations remain distinct from the fully permissionless nature of DEXs, which eliminate the need for user identification but carry risks like smart contract vulnerabilities.

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