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Crypto Stocks

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Bitcoin miners, exchanges, treasury plays, and blockchain infrastructure — the listed side of digital assets. The universe is dominated by Payment Infrastructure (39%) and Exchanges & Brokerages (31%), outperforming SPY by 22.5 percentage points YTD.

YTD Return

+31.0%

+22.5 pts vs SPY

12 of 20 beat SPY

1-Month Return

+12.7%

+12.3 pts vs SPY

Universe Size

20 Stocks

Curated theme basket

Market Cap

$441.96B

Total capitalization

Theme Performance

Crypto Stocks Performance vs SPY and QQQ

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Theme Composition

Crypto Stocks Breakdown

Categories reflect each company's primary theme role. Some companies may have exposure to multiple segments.

Theme Overview

Crypto Stocks Overview

A summary of how the theme breaks down across business segments and where concentration risk lives.

Selected Stocks

20

in theme

Total Market Cap

$441.96B

combined

Highly Concentrated

The top 2 segments (Payment Infrastructure & Exchanges & Brokerages & Bitcoin Miners & Bitcoin Treasuries) represent 70.2% of this theme by market cap.

Top Crypto Stocks Stocks

Top Crypto Stocks Stocks by Segment, Performance, and Valuation

HOOD logo

HOOD

Robinhood Markets, Inc.

#1
Price$105.20
Mkt Cap-
YTD-8.7%
Rev G-
CME logo

CME

CME Group Inc.

#2
Price$252.54
Mkt Cap-
YTD-6.4%
Rev G-
COIN logo

COIN

Coinbase Global, Inc.

#3
Price$164.92
Mkt Cap-
YTD-30.3%
Rev G-
XYZ logo

XYZ

Block, Inc.

#4
Price$72.84
Mkt Cap-
YTD+11.8%
Rev G2.3%
MSTR logo

MSTR

Strategy Inc

#5
Price$116.56
Mkt Cap-
YTD-25.8%
Rev G6.8%
PYPL logo

PYPL

PayPal Holdings, Inc.

#6
Price$42.08
Mkt Cap-
YTD-27.6%
Rev G-
IREN logo

IREN

IREN Limited

#7
Price$58.11
Mkt Cap-
YTD+36.1%
Rev G-
HUT logo

HUT

Hut 8 Corp.

#8
Price$118.88
Mkt Cap-
YTD+131.9%
Rev G-
WULF logo

WULF

TeraWulf Inc.

#9
Price$27.86
Mkt Cap-
YTD+118.7%
Rev G-
CIFR logo

CIFR

Cipher Mining Inc.

#10
Price$26.35
Mkt Cap-
YTD+62.7%
Rev G-

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Daily Intelligence

Yesterday in Crypto Stocks

Key headlines and stock-level catalysts from the last trading session.

Last session recap is current.

End-of-day analysis published after market close. Next update after Jun 18, 2026 market close.

Session Brief

Jun 17, 2026
MIXED

Crypto stocks show mixed momentum: Robinhood (HOOD) posts record trading volumes yet cuts staff, signaling cost pressure; Coinbase (COIN) expands AI‑driven services and tokenized equity, boosting growth prospects; MicroStrategy (MSTR) continues heavy Bitcoin buying despite a market‑wide dip, hinting at bullish stance; TeraWulf (WULF) secures Bank of America backing, lifting valuation; Block (XYZ) reports earnings growth and new high‑yield savings, strengthening its banking arm. Divergence stems from operational cuts vs. expansion, and Bitcoin exposure vs.

Key Drivers

Stock-Level Catalysts

Sentiment reflects catalyst narrative, not price direction - a stock can close lower while the fundamental driver is bullish.

COIN logoCOIN logo
COINBULLISH

Coinbase Global, Inc.

-2.57%

last session


Coinbase is driving momentum with its AI‑powered investment adviser, a developer platform, and a tokenized stock la...

HOOD logoHOOD logo
HOODMIXED

Robinhood Markets, Inc.

+8.78%

last session


Robinhood is highlighted as a top sub‑$100 growth pick amid record trading volumes, but recent 10% staff cuts signa...

MSTR logoMSTR logo
MSTRBULLISH

Strategy Inc

-5.09%

last session


MSTR is rallying as its Bitcoin holdings surge, recent buying pushes Bitcoin higher, and a key trading signal plus...

PYPL logoPYPL logo
PYPLNEUTRAL

PayPal Holdings, Inc.

-3.6%

last session


Fresh EOD news and price action made this stock a theme driver.

WULF logoWULF logo
WULFBULLISH

TeraWulf Inc.

-0.57%

last session


Bank of America has issued a Buy rating for TeraWulf (WULF), citing strong growth prospects and recent product laun...

Updated after market close

Jun 17, 2026

Valuation Pulse

Are Crypto Stocks cheap or expensive right now?

DCF valuations and Wall Street ratings across the theme.

Data as of Jun 18, 2026 (EOD)

20 stocks in theme - 14 with full coverage

DCF Valuation

(Intrinsic Value)
Median Upside -40%

14

of 20

covered

Undervalued
1(7%)
Fair Value
3(21%)
Overvalued
10(71%)

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Wall Street Consensus

(Price Targets)
Median Target Upside +21%

19

of 20

covered

Buy / Strong Buy
17(89%)
Hold
2(11%)
Sell / Strong Sell
0(0%)

Coverage Snapshot

Consensus is based on 19 stocks with analyst price targets. DCF analysis is based on 14 stocks with intrinsic value estimates.

Valuation Distribution

(19 covered stocks)

Theme Valuation Score

2.4

Cheap

Scale: 1 (Cheap) to 5 (Expensive)

1

Bargain

5 stocks (26%)

>= +30%

2

Cheap

5 stocks (26%)

+10% to +30%

3

Fair

7 stocks (37%)

-10% to +10%

4

Expensive

1 stocks (5%)

-25% to -10%

5

Very Expensive

1 stocks (5%)

<= -25%

Valuation score blends Wall Street target upside at 65% weight and DCF upside at 35% weight when both are available; single-source covered stocks use the available signal. Higher score means more expensive.

Earnings Calendar

Upcoming Earnings in Crypto Theme

Companies reporting in the next 30 days. Earnings dates and estimates can change as reports approach.

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CompanyReportsTimingEst. EPSEst. Revenue
HIVE logoHIVEHIVE Digital Technologies Ltd.Wed, Jun 24After Close-$0.21 est.$80M est.

Estimates are based on available consensus data. BMO = Before Market Open, AMC = After Market Close.

Research & Methodology

How to evaluate Crypto Stocks

Methodology, investment thesis, and key risks for this theme.

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How we evaluate these stocks

Our methodology

We separate exchanges, miners, infrastructure companies, balance-sheet holders, and payment networks. The page weighs crypto sensitivity against profitability, dilution risk, liquidity, and regulatory exposure.

  • Bitcoin and crypto beta by business model
  • Revenue durability through market cycles
  • Mining costs, power access, and balance-sheet risk
  • Dilution and cash burn for smaller names
  • Regulatory exposure for exchanges and stablecoin-linked models
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Investment thesis

Why this theme exists

Crypto equities can offer operating leverage to digital-asset adoption, trading activity, custody, payments, and mining economics. The best names survive drawdowns and participate when liquidity returns.

  • Exchanges benefit from trading volume and custody demand
  • Miners can offer leveraged Bitcoin exposure
  • Payment networks can monetize stablecoin and settlement use
  • Balance-sheet holders move with crypto asset prices
  • Institutional adoption can broaden the revenue base
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Key risks

What could go wrong

Crypto stocks can amplify both upside and downside. Bitcoin drawdowns, regulation, energy costs, dilution, and weak profitability can quickly overwhelm the long-term adoption story.

  • Bitcoin drawdowns can pressure the whole group
  • Regulation can hit exchanges, custody, and stablecoins
  • Miners face power-cost and difficulty pressure
  • Weak balance sheets can force dilution
  • Revenue can fall sharply when trading volume dries up
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions investors have about the Crypto Stocks theme.

01What are crypto stocks?

Companies whose revenue or stock price is materially driven by cryptocurrency markets — primarily Bitcoin price, blockchain adoption, and trading volume. Spans Bitcoin miners (MARA, RIOT, CLSK), exchanges (COIN), treasury plays (MSTR), payment networks (Visa, PayPal), and banks offering digital-asset custody (JPMorgan, Goldman).

02What are the best Bitcoin mining stocks — Marathon, Riot, or CleanSpark?

Marathon (MARA) is the largest by hash rate and market cap. Riot (RIOT) operates one of the lowest-cost facilities in North America. CleanSpark (CLSK) has grown aggressively and ranks among the most efficient by cost per BTC. Key differentiators: hash rate growth, all-in production cost, energy contracts, and dilution history.

03Is Coinbase stock a good investment?

Coinbase is the dominant US-regulated exchange with broad products — spot trading, staking, custody, Base L2, USDC economics. Revenue is heavily tied to trading volume, making it cyclical. Key metrics: transaction revenue, subscription/services revenue (more durable), and regulatory clarity (COIN has been at center of SEC enforcement).

04Is MicroStrategy stock basically Bitcoin?

Effectively yes — with leverage. MSTR has converted its treasury into a Bitcoin holding strategy, purchasing BTC with cash, debt, and equity raises. Stock correlates closely with BTC but moves with amplified volatility due to leverage and premium-to-NAV dynamics. The original software business is a minor contributor.

05How does the Bitcoin halving affect mining stocks?

Every four years, block rewards are cut 50% — creating immediate margin squeeze for miners. Those with high production costs become unprofitable unless BTC price rises. Historically, halvings have preceded bull runs as reduced supply meets demand. Key: which miners can survive post-halving margin compression. Check gross and operating margins.

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