#CryptoStocks Here’s a snapshot of the major cryptocurrencies right now:
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📈 Leading "Crypto Stocks" – What to Watch
You might be referring to companies tied to the crypto ecosystem—from miners and exchanges to tech firms enabling blockchain and payments. Here's a roundup of the most influential ones:
Pure-play Crypto Exchanges
Coinbase (COIN) – America’s largest crypto trading platform. Its stock recently surged (~16–17%) on momentum from U.S. stablecoin regulation (GENIUS Act) and expansion of stablecoin payments .
Circle (CRCL) – Issuer of USDC, had a blockbuster IPO in June 2025, up ~120–238% post-IPO .
Bitcoin Mining Companies
MicroStrategy → now Strategy (MSTR) – A BI company turned massive Bitcoin holder (over ~576k BTC), linking its stock closely with BTC price .
Marathon Digital (MARA) – One of the biggest U.S. miners, with ~46k BTC in treasury and strong hash‑rate growth .
Riot Platforms (RIOT) – Texas-based miner, top-of-list in mining, stock momentum tied to BTC .
Blockchain & Infrastructure Players
Nvidia (NVDA) / AMD (AMD) – GPU powerhouses fueling crypto-mining hardware demand .
Block (SQ) – Formerly Square; via Cash App and its own mining chip development, it is increasing exposure to bitcoin payments/mining .
PayPal (PYPL) – Enables crypto transactions in its apps—another indirect crypto play .
CME Group (CME) – Runs regulated bitcoin & ethereum futures markets .
Bakkt (BKKT) – Operates a digital asset platform (custody, trading, loyalty integration); growing revenues .
Crypto-Focused ETFs/Trusts
iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) – A U.S. Bitcoin ETF; praised for easy access .
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) – Offers exposure to BTC via a trust vehicle .
Specialized ETFs like BLOK, BLCN also track blockchain firms .