#CryptoStocks is a term used to describe publicly traded companies that are connected to the cryptocurrency market – through operational activities, investments in crypto assets, or creating blockchain infrastructure.

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🔝 Key companies related to cryptocurrencies (Crypto Stocks)

Company Ticker Connection to crypto

Coinbase $COIN Cryptocurrency exchange

MicroStrategy $MSTR Largest BTC HODLer among public companies

Marathon Digital $MARA Bitcoin mining

Riot Platforms $RIOT Bitcoin mining

Hut 8 Mining $HUT Bitcoin mining

Block, Inc. $SQ Owner of Cash App, supports BTC

Nvidia $NVDA GPU manufacturer, key for mining and AI

TeraWulf $WULF Green BTC mining

CleanSpark $CLSK Energy-efficient mining

Bakkt Holdings $BKKT Infrastructure for institutions

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🔎 Why do investors track Crypto Stocks?

• Indirect exposure to cryptocurrencies without buying tokens

• Better regulation – publicly traded companies are subject to audits

• Gains during crypto bull markets – correlation with BTC/ETH market

• ETF funds increasingly invest in these companies

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📉 Risks

• High volatility – often greater than Bitcoin itself

• Regulations – impact of SEC rules, e.g., regarding Coinbase

• Dependence on BTC price – particularly for companies mining BTC

• Technological risk – e.g., hardware failures or hacking attacks

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📊 ETFs with exposure to Crypto Stocks

• Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF ($WGMI)

• Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF ($BITQ)

• Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF ($BLOK)

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🔮 Trends for 2025

• Increased importance of AI + blockchain

• Integration of asset tokenization with the traditional market

• Greater emphasis on ESG in the mining sector

• Potential ETFs on Ethereum and other altcoins = more attention for companies like ConsenSys (if they go public)