Crypto firms rise on bitcoin strength

Shares of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related companies rise in morning trading as bitcoin gains

Bitcoin BTC=, world's largest cryptocurrency, gained 1.8% in session to trade at $1,07,964

Sector's shares have fared well after U.S. Senate passed landmark stablecoin bill last week, known as GENIUS Act, boosting hopes of wider adoption

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global COIN.O rises 1.8%; miners Riot Platforms RIOT.O and MARA Holdings MARA.O gain 0.3% and 1.8%, respectively

Bitcoin miner CleanSpark CLSK.O jumps 4.5%, while bitcoin bull Strategy MSTR.O rises 1%

iShares Bitcoin Trust IBIT.O and ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF BITO.P both gain 1.8%%

Bitcoin has gained nearly 15% in 2025