Circle Internet Corp.'s stock soared 5.01% in pre-market trading on Monday, reflecting a significant upward movement for the crypto-related company.
The surge aligns with a broader jump in crypto stocks during the pre-market session, driven by renewed strength in Bitcoin. Traders are grappling with ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East, leading Bitcoin to trade higher and behave more like a macro hedge during this period of geopolitical stress. Bitcoin was up as much as 3.7% to over $74,400, outperforming traditional safe-haven assets like gold, which has declined this month.
This market dynamic has fueled investor interest in companies connected to the digital asset ecosystem, contributing to the pre-market gains for Circle Internet Corp. and its peers.
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