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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, co-founder Fred Ehrsam and President Emilie Choi adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plans covering potential sales of up to 13.6 million COIN shares. The shares were valued at about $2.2 billion using the October 29 closing price. These are planned transactions, not completed sales.
Why it matters
The filing puts a potential large-scale executive share sale on investors’ radar. Rule 10b5-1 plans set trading instructions in advance, so the disclosed maximum does not mean the full amount will be sold.
Market impact
Armstrong’s plan covers up to 8.17 million shares from November 16, 2026, through October 2027, subject to predetermined price thresholds. The filing does not establish that those sales will occur, or that the other executives will sell their full planned amounts.
Source: [Coinbase Officers and Director Adopt Plans Covering 13.6 Million Listed Shares — TokenPost](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/44176)
Frequently asked questions
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Which Coinbase executives adopted the trading plans?
CEO Brian Armstrong, co-founder Fred Ehrsam and President Emilie Choi adopted the plans.
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How many COIN shares do the plans cover?
The plans cover potential sales of up to 13.6 million COIN shares.
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How was the estimated $2.2 billion value calculated?
The estimate uses the October 29 closing price for COIN shares.
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How many shares could Brian Armstrong sell under his plan?
Armstrong’s plan covers up to 8.17 million shares, subject to predetermined price thresholds.
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Have the executives completed these share sales?
No. The filing describes planned transactions, not completed sales, and the stated amounts are potential maximums.
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