#CryptoStocks
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📈 Crypto Exchanges & Platforms
Coinbase (COIN)
Largest U.S. crypto exchange, custodian of over 12 % of all Bitcoin and 11 % of Ether .
Recently surged ~16–17 % on passing of the U.S. GENIUS Act, which creates clearer stablecoin regulation .
Positioned for future growth with expanding international reach and institutional services .
Circle Internet Group (CRCL)
Issuer of stablecoin USDC, floated in June 2025, debuting strongly—up ~120–238 % range .
Highlights growing investor confidence in regulated crypto payments.
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🛠️ Bitcoin Miners
Marathon Digital (MARA)
One of the world’s largest BTC miners; owns ~46,000 BTC—second only to MicroStrategy .
Benefits from rising BTC prices and mining sector rally; analysts flag it as a top pick for 2025 .
Riot Platforms (RIOT)
Another leading miner with strong institutional support and no debt.
Rated “Strong Buy” by Wall Street analysts; expected upside ~46 % over 12 months .
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💡 Crypto Infrastructure & Tech
Nvidia (NVDA)
GPU leader fueling both crypto mining and AI.
Diversified revenue and high analyst confidence (~20 % upside) .
Block, Inc. (SQ)
Via Cash App and Square, Block allows Bitcoin purchases; developing mining hardware.
Seen as a fintech–crypto bridge with growth potential .
MicroStrategy (MSTR)
Heavy Bitcoin holder (hundreds of thousands of BTC), effectively a bitcoin proxy in stock form .
