
Later market data showed major U.S. indexes closing higher while several crypto-related equities lagged, indicating weaker performance in the sector than the earlier pre-market moves suggested.
An earlier pre-market rise in crypto-linked U.S. stocks was followed by weaker regular-session performance. According to msx.com data, Circle fell 4.89%, Solana declined 1.73%, MSTR dropped 1.62%, and Coinbase slipped 0.93%, while SharpLink edged up 0.16%. By contrast, broader U.S. equities finished higher, with the Dow up 0.48%, the S&P 500 gaining 0.72%, and the Nasdaq advancing 1.16%.