According to Stock Talk (@stocktalkweekly), Coinbase will be officially added to the S&P 500 index effective May 19, 2025. This inclusion is expected to drive significant institutional inflows into $COIN as index funds and ETFs rebalance their portfolios to include the stock (source: Stock Talk, May 12, 2025). Historically, S&P 500 additions have boosted share prices due to increased demand, which could result in greater exposure of the crypto sector to mainstream financial markets. Traders should monitor potential volatility in $COIN and broader positive sentiment in the cryptocurrency market as traditional investors gain more access through regulated channels.