Current Liabilities

Obligation to return collateral

Coinbase Global, Inc. Obligation to return collateral increased by 39.3% to $1.15B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 83.2%, from $628.85M to $1.15B. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Obligation to return collateral shows an upward trend with a 2689.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase reflects higher levels of collateralized transactions or custodial activity, while a decrease indicates a reduction in such arrangements.

Detailed definition

This liability represents the obligation to return assets held as collateral to counterparties, typically arising from l...

Peer comparison

Common in financial institutions, prime brokers, and digital asset exchanges; varies significantly based on market activity.

Metric ID: current_liabilities_obligation_to_return_collateral

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.06M$315.09M$272.17M$118.22M$792.13M$628.85M$972.66M$1.03B$826.88M$1.15B
QoQ Change>999%-13.6%-56.6%+570.0%-20.6%+54.7%+5.6%-19.5%+39.3%
YoY Change>999%+99.6%+257.4%+768.6%+4.4%+83.2%
Range$1.06M$1.15B
CAGR>999%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth+178.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coinbase Global, Inc.'s obligation to return collateral?
Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) reported obligation to return collateral of $1.15B in Q1 2026.
How has Coinbase Global, Inc.'s obligation to return collateral changed year-over-year?
Coinbase Global, Inc.'s obligation to return collateral increased by 83.2% year-over-year, from $628.85M to $1.15B.
What is the long-term trend for Coinbase Global, Inc.'s obligation to return collateral?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Coinbase Global, Inc.'s obligation to return collateral has grown at a 2689.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.06M to $826.88M.
What does obligation to return collateral mean?
The value of assets held as collateral that the company is obligated to return to the owner.