#CryptoStocks

#CryptoStocks refers to publicly traded companies that have significant exposure to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, offering traditional investors indirect access to the crypto market through regulated stock exchanges. These stocks include pure-play cryptocurrency companies like Coinbase (COIN), the largest US crypto exchange, and MicroStrategy (MSTR), which holds massive Bitcoin reserves on its balance sheet as a corporate treasury strategy.

Mining companies represent another major category, including Marathon Digital (MARA), Riot Platforms (RIOT), and CleanSpark (CLSK), which profit from Bitcoin mining operations. Payment processors like Block (SQ) and PayPal (PYPL) have integrated cryptocurrency services, while traditional financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America provide crypto-related services to institutional clients.

Crypto stocks often exhibit high correlation with Bitcoin and Ethereum prices, experiencing amplified volatility compared to traditional equities. These investments appeal to investors seeking crypto exposure within retirement accounts or regulated portfolios where direct cryptocurrency ownership isn't permitted. However, crypto stocks carry additional risks including operational challenges, regulatory uncertainties, and the inher