2 Top Stocks to Profit Off the AI and Cryptocurrency Booms

Group 1: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) - AI is projected to contribute $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, presenting a significant opportunity for AMD [3] - AMD's stock has shown recovery after a sharp pullback, with the company set to supply chips to a leading AI firm [3][5] - The launch of AMD's MI300 data center GPU in late 2023 generated $5 billion in revenue, with management identifying a $500 billion opportunity in AI inferencing [5] - AMD reported a 57% year-over-year increase in data center revenue, benefiting from business with a major AI model developer [6] - The upcoming launch of the Instinct MI400 GPU in 2026, with OpenAI's plans to use it, indicates growing momentum for AMD's data center business [7] - The demand for AI inferencing hardware is expected to rise from $106 billion in 2025 to $255 billion by 2030, positioning AMD favorably in this market [7] Group 2: Coinbase Global - The cryptocurrency market was valued at over $3 trillion as of June 12, with only 7% of the global population currently using cryptocurrency, indicating significant growth potential for Coinbase [9] - Coinbase, as a leading cryptocurrency exchange, holds more than $300 billion in assets and has seen its stock rise nearly 600% since 2022 due to increased trading volumes [10] - The company is expanding its trading products and services to attract institutional investors, which constitute the majority of its trading volume [11] - Increasing demand for digital assets is expected to drive higher trading volumes and revenue for Coinbase [12] - A report indicated that 60% of Fortune 500 executives are engaged in blockchain initiatives, supporting the long-term outlook for cryptocurrencies [13] - Coinbase aims to evolve from a leading crypto exchange to a comprehensive financial services platform, enhancing its position in the booming market [14]