Coinbase Predicts Crypto Growth Wave Driven by AI Agents
Coinbase is betting on a new wave of growth in the crypto market, driven by artificial intelligence agents transacting with each other. According to the company, the preconditions for this trend have already been met.
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reported over 100 million agent payments on Coinbase's Base blockchain through the first quarter of 2026.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong claimed that AI agents will eventually out-transact all humans combined.
The chains with the most real agent activity today are Ethereum and Solana, which have vibrant ecosystems of financial services open to access from agents. It's best to buy either of these coins to get exposure to the growth of agentic commerce in crypto.
Solana and Ethereum have other irons in the fire, giving them downside protection and more sources of upside.