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Will Coinbase's share of USDC reserve income increase in the 2026 renegotiation?

Resolves March 31, 2027(379d)

IG: 0.68

Current Prediction

30%

Likely No

Model Agreement72%

Predictions9 runs

Last UpdatedMarch 17, 2026

Why This Question Matters

The 2026 Coinbase renegotiation is the single highest-impact near-term event. Worse terms (higher Coinbase share) would compress margins and validate the counterparty risk concern. Better terms would improve margins and reduce dependency risk.

REVENUE_DURABILITYCOMPETITIVE_POSITION

Prediction Distribution

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opus

sonnet

haiku

Range: 25% – 35%Aggregate: 30%

Individual Predictions(9 runs)

opusRun 1

28%

Circle diversified via Binance/CPN, strengthening negotiating position.

DiversificationMutual benefit

opusRun 2

32%

Coinbase has leverage but Circle has more alternatives now.

Balanced leverageMore alternatives

opusRun 3

25%

Non-monetary terms more likely to change than percentage share.

Non-monetary focusStatus quo likely

sonnetRun 1

35%

Coinbase tends to extract value from partners.

Coinbase leverageCircle margin pressure

sonnetRun 2

30%

Public market scrutiny makes accepting worse terms difficult.

Public scrutinyMargin commitment

sonnetRun 3

28%

Neutral to slightly better terms most likely outcome.

Neutral baselineCPN alternatives

haikuRun 1

30%

More leverage for Circle now.

Improved leverage

haikuRun 2

32%

Balanced negotiation likely.

Balanced outcome

haikuRun 3

28%

Neutral outcome most probable.

Neutral terms

Resolution Criteria

Resolves YES if Circle's 10-K, 10-Q, or 8-K filing discloses that Coinbase's effective share of USDC reserve income has increased above the current ~56% level under renegotiated terms.

Resolution Source

Circle SEC filings disclosing updated Coinbase agreement terms

Source Trigger

Coinbase revenue share renegotiation terms announced

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