5 Crypto Stocks to Watch in Q3 2025: Coinbase, Robinhood & More – Are They Better Than BTC?

• Investor Insights

The crypto market is heating up again, and these five stocks—Coinbase (COIN), Marathon Digital (MARA), Robinhood (HOOD), MicroStrategy (MSTR), and Circle (CRCL)—are making waves with strategic moves that could fuel a Q3 rally. From Bitcoin buys to tokenized stocks and energy-efficient mining, these companies are redefining crypto exposure. Here’s why they’re on our radar (and maybe should be on yours too). --- ### Why Are These 5 Crypto Stocks Gaining Attention in Q3? The crypto market’s rebound in early Q3 has spotlighted key players beyond Bitcoin. Coinbase’s ARK-fueled volatility, MARA’s energy partnerships, Robinhood’s European tokenized stocks, MicroStrategy’s relentless BTC accumulation, and Circle’s stablecoin dominance are driving investor interest. According to TradingView data, these stocks have outperformed traditional crypto assets in recent months, offering a diversified play on blockchain growth. --- ### Coinbase (COIN): Rally or Retreat After ARK’s $95M Sell-Off? Coinbase hit an all-time high of $380 on June 26, only for ARK Invest to dump $95 million worth of shares shortly after. Was this profit-taking or a bearish signal? The stock now trades at $350.08 (market cap: $89.23B), with daily volume lagging behind its 13M average at 3.5M shares. *BTCC analyst notes:* “COIN remains a bellwether for crypto adoption. Macro uncertainty might weigh short-term, but its infrastructure role keeps it relevant.”

*Source: TradingView* --- ### Marathon Digital (MARA): Can Energy Deals Save Mining Margins? MARA’s partnership with TAE Power Solutions aims to slash energy costs for its data centers—a critical move as mining difficulty spikes. With a $5.61B market cap and 6.2M shares traded daily, MARA is pivoting from pure-play mining to energy optimization. *Pro tip:* Hyperscaler clients (think cloud giants) could make this a long-term winner if Bitcoin’s price holds. --- ### Robinhood (HOOD): Tokenized Stocks in Europe – Game Changer? HOOD’s launch of crypto-wrapped U.S. stocks via Arbitrum (Ethereum L2) sent shares up 5.35% to $98.64. Now trading at $93.87, the platform’s 24/7 trading model could disrupt traditional markets.

*Source: Rob Petrozzo/X* --- ### MicroStrategy (MSTR): Still Betting the Farm on Bitcoin MSTR added 4,980 BTC in late June, pushing its stock to $391.83 (+28% QoQ, +187% YoY). With a $110B market cap and 3,000% returns since adopting BTC as treasury reserve, it’s the ultimate “Bitcoin proxy.” *Fun fact:* Their BTC stash is now worth over $30B—enough to buy a small country. --- ### Circle (CRCL): Stablecoin King or Quiet Contender? Despite a 0.71% dip to $180, Circle’s $43.57B market cap and 7.2M daily volume reflect its stablecoin moat. No flashy headlines, but USDC’s dominance in payments keeps it essential. --- ### FAQs: Your Burning Questions Answered

Investor Insights

Is Coinbase a buy after ARK’s sell-off?

Short-term volatility is likely, but long-term prospects tied to crypto adoption remain strong (per CoinGlass data).

Why tokenize stocks like Robinhood did?

24/7 trading, lower barriers, and blockchain transparency—it’s Wall Street meets DeFi.

Does MSTR’s Bitcoin bet still make sense?

If you believe in BTC’s long-term rise, yes. But it’s a high-risk, high-reward play.