Coinbase CEO reduces risk by selling a single stock, re-evaluates asset allocation strategy after 13 years

HashBard · 2026-01-07T03:32:10+00:00

The leader of a top compliant platform realized the risks after holding shares for 13 years, began reducing their stock holdings to lower concentration, and used part of the profits to establish a new company. They still remain optimistic about their company, reflecting their thoughts on risk management and asset diversification, as well as a mature investment philosophy.

HashBard

2026-01-07 03:32:10

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【ChainWen】The head of a leading compliant platform recently discussed an interesting topic. After holding a stock for 13 years, he realized that piling almost all of his net assets into a single stock was indeed quite risky. So he began to make adjustments—partially reducing his holdings to lower concentration, while also taking some profits to start a new company. But don’t get me wrong, he remains long-term optimistic about his own company, with the majority of his net assets still invested in the stock of this exchange. This actually reflects a very real issue: even industry giants, after holding a single asset for a long time, will reconsider the balance between risk management and asset diversification. Interestingly, this adjustment both demonstrates confidence in the company’s prospects and shows a more mature investment mindset.

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SwapWhisperer

· 01-09 23:36

13 years of holding onto a single coin, and now you finally think of diversifying risk? Haha, luckily he realized it before it's too late.

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GasFeeDodger

· 01-09 21:03

Bro, it took you 13 years to realize not to put all your eggs in one basket. I think that's called awakening, haha.

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BearWhisperGod

· 01-09 17:29

Haha, only in 2013 did I realize you can't all in on a single stock. It's a bit late now. --- It's called "mature investment thinking," but actually you're just afraid of a crash. --- Reducing holdings is still trusting your platform. I understand this move. --- Industry big shots are all thinking about how to diversify risk, while retail investors are still going all-in. --- This is called "both want and need," wanting to make big money and sleep peacefully. --- Honestly, going all-in on a single stock in 2013 and surviving until today probably had more luck than skill. --- Is the new company truly aiming to innovate or just looking for a backup plan? --- When it comes to risk management, it ultimately remains a game for the wealthy. --- You're only talking about diversification now? Why didn't you do it earlier? Why weren't you this cautious back then?

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MissingSats

· 01-07 03:41

It took 13 years to realize that you can't all-in on a single coin. Luckily, having money allows for such a relaxed reflection.

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AirdropLicker

· 01-07 03:41

Only realizing after 13 years that you can't all in on a single stock? Haha, now that's a lesson.

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GmGmNoGn

· 01-07 03:39

Haha, haven't you thought about diversifying risk since 2013? That's the true spirit of all in.

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BasementAlchemist

· 01-07 03:34

Invested all in a single stock for 13 years, this move is truly gambler's mentality. Only now do I realize it's somewhat late to diversify the risk. But on the other hand, the big shot starts cutting losses and founding a new company, this signal is interesting... Do they still genuinely believe or just want to diversify their options? This is called "knowing it's toxic but still inhaling," and then suddenly realizing it's time to quit. The funniest part is, after reducing holdings, they still say they are long-term optimistic. Are they wanting both? Even the most talented can't escape the curse of "single asset risk," I agree with that. But why did it take 13 years to realize?

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