Crypto-Related U.S. Stocks Fall After PPI Data Release
U.S. stocks opened lower with the Nasdaq down 1.25%, and crypto-related equities extended losses as Circle, Strategy, Coinbase, Bitmine, SharpLink, and Solana all traded lower, according to msx.com data.
The core of the claim—that PPI data triggered a decline in the Nasdaq and crypto-related stocks—is strongly supported by financial news reports from March 18-19, 2026. Multiple sources (BlockBeats) confirm the downward movement of MicroStrategy, Coinbase, Circle, and Bitmine following the PPI release. The specific mention of a 1.25% Nasdaq drop and the list of stocks match the general market conditions described in the evidence.
U.S. stocks opened lower, with the Nasdaq declining 1.25%, while crypto-related equities broadly weakened, according to msx.com data. Circle fell 5.72%, Strategy dropped 4.92%, Coinbase lost 4.64%, Bitmine declined 4.11%, SharpLink fell 3.69%, and Solana traded down 2.17%. The new moves add to earlier weakness in listed digital asset-linked companies following the PPI data release.
- PPI: Producer Price Index, an inflation measure tracking changes in prices received by producers for goods and services.
- Crypto-related equities: Publicly traded stocks of companies or entities closely tied to digital assets, such as exchanges, treasury firms, miners, and related financial businesses.
- Nasdaq: A major U.S. stock exchange and index heavily weighted toward technology and growth companies, often used as a gauge of broader market risk sentiment.