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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/topics/100000000446328.md"
description: "Circle and Coinbase are still core regulated crypto plays, but price action remains tied to overall crypto sentiment. Circle benefits from USDC adoption and improving regulatory clarity, while Coinbase continues to dominate U.S. exchange volume and stablecoin flows. Institutions buying the dips is a positive signal, but near-term volatility is unavoidable until Bitcoin direction becomes clearer."
datetime: "2026-02-04T09:06:07.000Z"
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# Circle and Coinbase are still core regulated crypt…


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> **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**