**[Benchmark: Securitize Decline Not Due to Fundamental Deterioration, Investors Advised to "Filter Out Noise"]** According to The Block, Benchmark reiterated its "Buy" rating and $16 price target for Securitize (SECZ), stating that the approximately 40% decline since its listing is not due to fundamental deterioration but rather the result of SPAC investor structure transitions and the price discovery process. Analyst Mark Palmer noted that the quality and outlook of SECZ's business have not changed since the SPAC merger was completed, and investors should "filter out noise" and focus on business fundamentals. On Tuesday, SECZ fell to $7.40, down over 40% from its NYSE debut opening price of $12.45, but rebounded nearly 14% on Wednesday to $8.50. Benchmark also lowered its 2026 revenue forecast from $107 million to $82 million.