Coinbase direct listing
Moment · 2021
Coinbase shares closed at $328.28 on their first day on Nasdaq.
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- Apr 14 ’21 to Apr 14 ’21
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Trace the originCoinbase shares began trading on Nasdaq through a direct listing. CoinDesk reported the opening trade, and coverage followed as shares fell from their opening price by the close.
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Timeline (8)
April 2021
Nasdaq precursor · Apr 13 ’21
Nasdaq set a $250 reference price and said no shares had traded at that price.[1]
Coinbase seed · Apr 14 ’21
Coinbase shares began trading on Nasdaq at $381.[2]
CoinDesk press · Apr 14 ’21
CoinDesk reported the opening trade and analysts’ reactions.[3]
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- 1Explain reference prices before trading begins.
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- Nasdaq reference price per share“That reference price is $250.00”$250[1]
Press (4 outlets)
- Apr 14, 2021same day
CoinDesk · Coinbase Direct Listing Gets $100B+ Valuation as Share Price Jumps in Nasdaq Debut
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