The cryptocurrency market continues to ignite optimism across global equity markets, with Bitcoin holding firm above the $118,000 mark after reaching a new all-time high. This milestone is not only a reflection of bullish sentiment in digital assets but also a key driver behind sharp pre-market gains in crypto-related stocks across the United States and Europe.
Strong Gains Among Publicly Traded Bitcoin Holders
U.S.-listed crypto equities saw notable movement following Bitcoin’s surge. Strategy Inc., widely recognized as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, rose over 3% in early trading, extending its year-to-date gain to 40% — far outperforming Bitcoin’s 26% growth in the same period.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) also climbed 4%, reflecting rising demand for institutional-grade crypto exposure. Coinbase (COIN), one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, added 2.5%, building on momentum from increased retail and institutional trading volumes.
European Stocks Join the Rally
Across the Atlantic, The Blockchain Group (ALTBG), a French tech firm building its own Bitcoin treasury, soared 12%. The company’s alignment with Bitcoin’s store-of-value narrative appears to be attracting investor attention amid the broader market rally.
Crypto Mining Stocks Rally Strongly
Among the strongest performers were Bitcoin mining companies, which tend to exhibit high sensitivity to BTC price swings due to their direct link to block rewards and profitability.
- Bit Digital (BTBT) rose 6%
- MARA Holdings (MARA) gained 4%
- Cipher Mining (CIFR) added 5%
- Hive Digital Technologies jumped 7%, trading around $0.2285 at the time of reporting
These gains come as miners enjoy rising profit margins with Bitcoin’s price remaining well above the estimated all-in mining costs.
Circle Shares Dip Slightly Amid Market Optimism
Not all crypto stocks participated in the rally. Circle Internet Financial (CRCL), the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, edged down 0.28% in pre-market trading. The slight decline contrasts with broad optimism but may reflect the company’s focus on stable assets, which do not benefit directly from BTC price rallies.
Conclusion
The ripple effects of Bitcoin’s bullish breakout are being felt well beyond crypto wallets. As equity markets price in digital asset exposure, crypto-aligned companies are gaining renewed investor interest, further blurring the line between traditional finance and decentralized technologies.
Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Cryptocurrency trading involves risk and may result in financial loss.