Bernstein says the 60% crash in crypto stocks is a rare chance to buy the dip at a 'big' discount

Finance Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Bernstein says the 60% crash in crypto stocks is a rare chance to buy the dip at a 'big' discount The broker said crypto equities trading at steep discounts are approaching a floor into weak first-quarter results, revising price targets on Coinbase, Robinhood and Figure. By Will Canny , AI Boost | Edited by Aoyon Ashraf Mar 30, 2026, 2:28 p.m. Make preferred on Bernstein flags Q1 bottom for crypto equities; lowers Coinbase, Robinhood and Figure targets. (Unsplash) What to know : Bernstein sees crypto equities bottoming ahead of Q1 earnings after a ~60% drawdown from 2025 highs. It lowered its price targets for Coinbase, Robinhood and Figure despite the long-term growth outlook. The broker highlighted strong multi-year growth tied to stablecoins, tokenization and derivatives. Crypto-linked equities are nearing a bottom heading into first-quarter earnings, according to Wall Street broker Bernstein, which said the sector’s roughly 60% drawdown from 2025 highs has created “big businesses at big discounts.” "The combination of geopolitics and temporary crypto weak sentiment is offering big discounts on crypto stocks," analysts led by Gautam Chhugani said in the Monday report. The broker expects near-term weakness to persist through Q1 results but views current levels as an entry point into companies with exposure to large and growing markets, including stablecoins, tokenization, prediction markets and derivatives. Since peaking in October 2025, crypto markets have undergone a sharp and sustained correction, with bitcoin falling roughly 40%–50% from record highs near $126,000 and the broader digital asset market value declining by about $2 trillion. The selloff, driven by a mix of macro pressures, regulatory uncertainty and unwinding leverage, has erased much of the prior bull run’s gains and weighed heavily on crypto-linked equities, pushing sentiment into a more cautious phase heading into 2026. Against that backdrop, the analysts revised their price targets while maintaining an upbeat longer-term outlook. The broker maintained outperform ratings on Coinbase (COIN), Robinhood (HOOD) and Figure (FIGR). It lowered its Coinbase price target to $330 from $440, Robinhood’s target to $130 from $160, and Figure's target to $67 from $72. Coinbase was trading around $165.50 at publication time, Robinhood at $67.10, and Figure at $31.14. The analysts said a combination of macro uncertainty and weak crypto sentiment has weighed on valuations, but expects a turn as earnings clarify fundamentals and sentiment stabilizes into the rest of the year. The call comes as the broker said last week that bitcoin has likely found its bottom and is primed for further gains, and reiterated its $150,000 year-end price target. Read more: Wall Street broker Bernstein calls bitcoin bottom, keeps $150,000 year-end target Coinbase AI Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards . For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy . More For You The Definitive Stablecoin Landscape Series: North America By CoinDesk Research Mar 26, 2026 Commissioned by Ripple As stablecoins evolve into core financial infrastructure, North America leads. This report maps the regulation, market shifts, and players driving adoption. Why it matters : Stablecoins are entering their third phase of evolution - the institutionalization era - becoming increasingly embedded into core financial infrastructure. 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