Some Coinbase users are currently experiencing a temporary disruption, leaving them unable to buy, sell, or transfer digital assets on Coinbase.com.
The issue, first reported by the platform on social media, has prompted concern among traders, though the company reassures customers that all funds remain secure.
Temporary Service Disruption Leaves Coinbase Users Unable to Trade
Coinbase, the largest US-based crypto exchange, confirmed the disruption in a statement on its official Twitter support channel, noting:
“We are aware that customers may be unable to buy, sell, or transfer on Coinbase.com at this time. Our team is investigating this issue and will provide an update. Your funds are safe,” the exchange shared in a post.
The company emphasized that the outage is temporary and that there is no indication of any long-term risk to user accounts or funds. Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Community trackers and crypto news accounts, including MilkRoad, quickly picked up the report, echoing Coinbase’s statement.
JUST IN: Some Coinbase customers may be unable to buy, sell, transfer.
But Coinbase is on it:
“Our team is investigating this issue and will provide an update. Your funds are safe.” pic.twitter.com/ZeWOKis2It
— Milk Road (@MilkRoad) February 12, 2026
While the cause of the disruption has not yet been disclosed, Coinbase’s quick acknowledgment reflects the platform’s growing focus on transparency amid increased scrutiny of crypto exchange reliability.
Temporary outages on exchanges, though relatively rare, can have ripple effects on trading activity and market sentiment, especially for high-volume users or during periods of heightened market volatility.
Some users have expressed frustration on social media, noting that being unable to execute trades temporarily could affect active positions. However, experts point out that such disruptions are often resolved within a short period and do not typically result in financial loss, particularly when exchanges proactively secure user funds.
Coinbase’s engineering and customer support teams are reportedly working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. The platform’s official channels encourage users to remain patient and monitor updates for real-time information regarding service restoration.
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