#CryptoStocks Crypto stocks" refer to publicly traded companies that have significant exposure to the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries. Instead of directly investing in volatile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum, you can invest in the stock of companies whose business models are tied to the crypto ecosystem.

This can be a way to gain indirect exposure to the crypto market while investing through traditional stock market channels.

Here are the main categories of crypto stocks:

* Cryptocurrency Exchanges: These companies operate platforms where users can buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies. Their revenue often comes from trading fees.

* Examples:

* Coinbase (COIN): One of the largest and most well-known cryptocurrency exchanges globally.

* CME Group (CME): While not exclusively a crypto exchange, it offers Bitcoin and Ether futures and options, providing a regulated way to speculate on crypto prices.

* Cryptocurrency Mining Companies: These companies engage in the process of "mining" new cryptocurrencies, primarily Bitcoin, by solving complex computational problems. They generate revenue from the newly minted coins and transaction fees.