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U.S. Stocks Open Mixed as Crypto-Related Shares Decline Broadly

U.S. Stocks Open Mixed as Crypto-Related Shares Decline Broadly

According to msx.com data, the Nasdaq rose 0.22% and the S&P 500 gained 0.11% while crypto markets were broadly flat and several crypto-linked U.S. equities fell in early trading.

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Fact Check
The claim is directly and precisely corroborated by Odaily newsflash 482201, which cites msx.com data at the open on May 18, 2026, reporting Nasdaq +0.22% and S&P 500 +0.11% alongside broad declines in crypto-linked equities (Strategy -5.87%, MARA -3.94%, etc.). The premarket snapshot in Odaily newsflash 482152 also cites msx.com and shows crypto stocks broadly lower before the open, consistent with the claim. WSJ and Investopedia independently confirm May 18 was a tech- and crypto-pressured session, with both indices finishing lower — consistent with a mixed open that worsened. The specific figures (+0.22% Nasdaq, +0.11% S&P 500) are snapshot-in-time open readings and are not contradicted by any source. The minor uncertainty stems from msx.com being a decentralized RWA trading platform rather than a traditional exchange data provider, but its figures align with the broader market narrative from authoritative outlets.
Summary

According to msx.com data, U.S. stocks opened mixed, with the Nasdaq up 0.22% and the S&P 500 higher by 0.11%, while crypto markets were broadly flat in early Tuesday trading. Despite limited movement in digital assets, crypto-related U.S. equities underperformed. In premarket trading, SBET fell 3.87%, MSTR dropped 3.56%, CRCL declined 2.68%, COIN lost 2.20%, and HOOD slipped 1.46%. At the open, Strategy fell 5.87%, Upexi dropped 4.14%, MARA Holdings slid 3.94%, American Bitcoin lost 3.6%, and Sharplink Gaming was down 3.31%. Together, the reports point to a cautious tone across markets, with digital assets showing little directional movement while crypto-linked stocks lagged broader indexes.

Terms & Concepts
  • Premarket trading: Trading in stocks before the main U.S. market session opens, often reflecting early reactions to news or broader market sentiment.
  • Crypto-related stocks: Publicly traded companies whose business or market performance is closely tied to digital assets, mining, treasury holdings, or blockchain activity.
  • Risk appetite: Investor willingness to buy assets seen as higher risk, which often influences both crypto and stock market trading.