Coinbase Q3 Earnings: Brian Armstrong’s Remark Sparks Prediction Market Payouts

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong surprised everyone during the company’s Q3 earnings call, turning an ordinary update into an unexpected win for prediction market traders.

Brian Armstrong’s Funny “Alpha Drop” on Prediction Markets

During the Coinbase Q3 earnings call, Armstrong noticed that traders were betting on whether he’d mention certain crypto buzzwords like Bitcoin, Ethereum, staking, and Web3.

As the call wrapped up, he decided to play along, saying:

“I just want to, you know, add here, the words Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchain, staking, and Web3.”

That one line instantly triggered payouts on prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, where users had placed bets on what words he would say.

Later, Armstrong shared a laugh about it on X, explaining that someone on his team had shown him a link to the betting markets just before the call, and he couldn’t resist joining in on the fun.

Crypto investor Anthony Pompliano even called Armstrong a “legend” for his lighthearted move that mixed humor with market awareness.

Coinbase Q3 Earnings Show Strong Growth and Recovery

While the call ended on a funny note, Coinbase’s Q3 financial results were no joke. The exchange posted a 37% rise in transaction revenue, hitting $1 billion for the quarter.

Trading volumes climbed to $295 billion, helping total revenue reach $1.9 billion. Coinbase also reported a net income of $433 million, signaling a strong comeback as the broader crypto market continues to recover.

Adding to the bullish tone, Armstrong revealed that Coinbase purchased 2,772 Bitcoin, worth over $300 million, during the quarter. The company now holds 14,548 BTC in tota,l placing it among the top 10 publicly traded firms with the largest Bitcoin holdings.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Update: Market Sentiment Still Cautious

At the time of the earnings call, the Bitcoin price was hovering around $109,500, while Ethereum traded near $3,832.

Market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, with traders keeping an eye on the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision and rising institutional crypto investments as possible catalysts for November.

Humor Meets Finance: A Light Moment in the Crypto Industry

Armstrong’s spontaneous “keyword drop” showed that even in the serious world of corporate earnings and financial reports, there’s room for a little humor.

It also highlighted how prediction markets and crypto culture are becoming more connected, where even a CEO’s casual words can move money in real time.

In the end, Coinbase didn’t just report strong numbers this quarter; it also gave the crypto community a laugh and a small payday for those watching closely.