Crypto exchange Coinbase intends to go public via a direct listing on April 14, based on recent information. This means shares of Coinbase stock will become available for trading on the Nasdaq, bringing another part of the crypto space into mainstream finance.
Confusion can accompany activity in the traditional financial world, though. Companies, accredited investors and other entities engage with stocks and finance in various measures, but what about everyday retail participants? If a retail trader wants to buy Coinbase stock when it lists on the Nasdaq or wants to buy it before the listing day, how do they go about doing so?