Term #CryptoStocks is commonly used to refer to one of the following:
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🔹 1. Stocks of companies related to cryptocurrencies
Such as companies:
• Coinbase (COIN) – Cryptocurrency trading platform.
• MicroStrategy (MSTR) – Holds large amounts of Bitcoin.
• Riot Platforms (RIOT) and Marathon Digital (MARA) – Bitcoin mining companies.
• Nvidia (NVDA) – Manufactures the graphics cards used in mining.
🧠 These stocks often move under the influence of the crypto market, especially the price of Bitcoin.
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🔹 2. Tokenized stocks (Cryptocurrency tokens representing stocks)
Some platforms like MEXC or Binance (formerly) provided:
• Cryptocurrency tokens representing real stocks like TSLA, AAPL, AMZN, and others.
• They can be traded 24/7, unlike the traditional market.
🚨 Note: Some platforms have halted this type of trading for regulatory reasons.
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🔹 3. Crypto stocks within Web3 platforms
Some crypto projects are trying to build decentralized exchanges for “tokenized” stocks, which is known as DeFi Stocks or Synthetic Stocks like:
• Synthetix (SNX)
• Mirror Protocol (formerly on Terra)
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