MARA Holdings Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $32 Calls at the Bid: 1600 vs 2474 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

MARA Holdings Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $32 Calls at the Bid: 1600 @ $4.6 vs 2474 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$18.855

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MARA Holdings Inc leverages digital asset compute to support the energy transformation. It secures the blockchain ledger and supports the energy transformation by converting clean, stranded, or underutilized energy into economic value. The company also offers technology solutions to optimize data center operations, including next-generation liquid immersion cooling and firmware for bitcoin miners. It is focused on computing for, acquiring, and holding digital assets as a long-term investment.

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$172.50</td>
<td>$92.4K</td>
<td>81.7K</td>
<td>42.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$77.1K</td>
<td>29.1K</td>
<td>16.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$212.50</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>29.7K</td>
<td>11.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$510.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>33.3K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
</tr>
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<td>U</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>35.0K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
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<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$75.4K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
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<td>CIFR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$57.1K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$19.50</td>
<td>$76.5K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BTBT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$52.5K</td>
<td>16.5K</td>
<td>803</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$89.3K</td>
<td>11.4K</td>
<td>655</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 755 contract(s) at a $172.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 110 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $92.4K, with a price of $127.0 per contract. There were 81726 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42589 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 430 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $77.1K, with a price of $176.0 per contract. There were 29167 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16759 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $212.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 41 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 29790 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11475 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 159 contract(s) at a $510.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $190.0 per contract. There were 33394 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8541 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding U (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 182 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 97 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $267.0 per contract. There were 35005 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3870 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on August 1, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1710 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.4K, with a price of $44.0 per contract. There were 3813 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1755 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CIFR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIFR#NASDAQ">CIFR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1425 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.1K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 7881 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1507 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 900 contract(s) at a $19.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.5K, with a price of $85.0 per contract. There were 4410 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1181 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BTBT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBT#NASDAQ">BTBT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 182 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.5K, with a price of $105.0 per contract. There were 16562 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 803 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FSLR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.3K, with a price of $895.0 per contract. There were 11447 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 655 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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MARA Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) saw its shares climb at Friday&#8217;s market open before trading flat, as the digital asset sector digests a monumental week of legislative progress in Washington. The price action reflects broader market sentiment following the U.S. House of Representatives <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/07/46480331/the-us-just-took-a-big-step-toward-crypto-regulation-heres-what-the-clarity-act-actually-says">passing two key crypto bills</a>.
What To Know: On Thursday, the House approved the CLARITY Act, a comprehensive framework designed to end long-standing regulatory uncertainty. The bill aims to provide clear jurisdictional lines between the SEC and the CFTC, offering a defined roadmap for innovation and compliance.
Lawmakers also passed the GENIUS Act, or stablecoin bill, which establishes a federal regulatory framework for digital currencies pegged to assets like the U.S. dollar. Hailed as &#8220;transformational&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46487109/ripple-ceo-hails-genius-act-as-transformational-legislation-compares-it-to-dodd-frank-act-this-moment-is-a-historic-one">industry leaders</a> like Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, the bill is set to be signed into law and could unlock trillions in market growth.
For Bitcoin miners like Marathon, this legislative momentum is a significant tailwind. While MARA&#8217;s revenue is tied to mining BTC, its stock is sensitive to overall market health. Clearer regulations reduce investment risk, potentially boosting institutional adoption and providing a more stable operating environment for the entire U.S. crypto ecosystem.
Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, MARA shares are trading flat Friday morning at $19.98. The stock has a 52-week high of $30.28 and a 52-week low of $9.81.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy MARA Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in MARA Holdings&#8217; case, it is in the Information Technology sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
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What's Going On With MARA Holdings Stock Friday?

Shares of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) miner MARA Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) are rising Wednesday afternoon following key policy news from Washington D.C. Here&#8217;s what investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MARA/news">need to know</a>.
What To Know: In a dramatic reversal, the House of Representatives on Wednesday afternoon successfully passed a key procedural vote, 215-211, to advance major cryptocurrency legislation. The successful motion resuscitates bills central to the industry&#8217;s future in the U.S. after a stunning failure just 24 hours earlier.
The advance marks a significant turnaround from Tuesday when a similar vote failed, casting a pall over the highly anticipated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46433854/trumps-happy-crypto-week-gets-off-to-rocky-start-as-house-suspends-votes-on-key-bills">&#8220;Crypto Week.&#8221;</a> The initial setback was reversed after President Donald Trump announced he had secured commitments from 11 Republican dissenters to support the measure, paving the way for Wednesday&#8217;s successful vote on the motion to reconsider.
For Marathon Digital, one of the world&#8217;s largest publicly traded Bitcoin miners, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45989307/senate-passes-genius-act-coinbases-brian-armstrong-calls-it-big-milestone-scott-bessent-says-passage-could-drive-stablecoins-into-a-3-7-trillion-market">legislative progress</a> is a significant tailwind. While much of the focus has been on the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act, the broader package includes the CLARITY Act, which aims to establish a comprehensive market structure for all digital assets. 
Such regulatory clarity is considered a crucial step toward legitimizing the industry, encouraging institutional adoption, and supporting the price of Bitcoin, which is the primary driver of Marathon&#8217;s revenue and profitability.
Additionally, the successful afternoon vote saw a group of hardline conservatives, who had blocked the rule on Tuesday over separate amendment disputes, ultimately fold to party leadership.
Benzinga Edge Rankings: According to <a href="http://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Edge</a> stock rankings, which score companies on critical investment factors, Marathon Digital&#8217;s quantitative profile showed underlying weakness prior to Wednesday&#8217;s news. 
The company scores a low 27.06 for Momentum and 28.06 for Growth, indicating that its recent price action and fundamental growth metrics have been lagging the market. 
The stock receives a more neutral Value score of 55.33, suggesting it is considered fairly valued based on key metrics. This data provides context that while the stock is reacting strongly to the positive legislative catalyst, its underlying quantitative factors have been soft.
Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, MARA shares are trading higher by 5.07% to $19.71 Wednesday afternoon. The stock has a 52-week high of $30.28 and a 52-week low of $9.81.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy MARA Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for MARA Holdings &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of MARA Holdings, which is trading at $19.67 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 5.08 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
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MARA Holdings Stock Gains As House Reverses Course To Advance Crypto Bills

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Shares of crypto-related stocks are moving higher amid ongoing volatility as Congress votes on bills related to the digital asset during 'Crypto Week'.

Shares of MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) are trading lower Tuesday amid a decline in the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>). Here&#8217;s what you need to know.
What To Know: Bitcoin is down approximately 2.35% over a 24-hour period, trading at $117,065 at the time of writing. The pullback in Bitcoin appears to be due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46411091/bitcoin-dips-below-117000-what-on-chain-data-reveals-about-the-next-big-price-shift">profit-taking</a> following a strong run in the cryptocurrency in recent weeks. Increased uncertainty around U.S. inflation data may also be contributing to the declines. 
MARA Holdings on Tuesday announced a $20 million equity investment in Two Prime, deepening its involvement in institutional<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/07/46407297/bitcoin-retraces-from-highs-ahead-of-cpi-report-ethereum-gains-and-dogecoin-falls-analyst-says-135000-140000-isnt-hopium-but-one-clean-breakout-away"> Bitcoin yield strategies</a>.
The deal formalizes MARA's minority stake in the SEC-registered investment advisor and expands its Bitcoin allocation with Two Prime from 500 Bitcoin to 2,000 Bitcoin. MARA framed the move as part of a broader strategy to turn its Bitcoin holdings into active, yield-generating assets rather than passive investments.
The announcement comes as institutional and sovereign demand for Bitcoin-based treasury solutions continues to rise, with entities seeking more sophisticated ways to deploy digital assets. Two Prime, known for its risk-managed institutional products, now manages around $1.75 billion in assets and was recently named the largest centralized finance lender in the U.S.
Crypto-related bills backed by President Donald Trump also failed to pass in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, which could be adding to the weakness across crypto-related stocks, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/15/trump-crypto-bills-fails-key-hurdle-congress.html">per</a> CNBC. A second vote is expected to take place later today.
MARA Price Action: MARA Holdings shares were down 1.25% at $18.97 at the time of publication Tuesday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Shares of crypto-related companies are trading lower after the US House voted to block procedural motions that would advance several cryptocurrency-related bills.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$172.50</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>53.0K</td>
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<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$34.4K</td>
<td>24.0K</td>
<td>24.5K</td>
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<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$96.3K</td>
<td>75.2K</td>
<td>17.9K</td>
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<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>17.2K</td>
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<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$83.4K</td>
<td>44.1K</td>
<td>13.5K</td>
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<td>CRCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$189.4K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
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<td>VNET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$613.2K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
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<td>ENPH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$1.2 million</td>
<td>25.1K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
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<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
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<td>SQNS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $172.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 1188 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 53009 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $435.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.4K, with a price of $1720.0 per contract. There were 24089 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 24557 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 3000 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 56 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.3K, with a price of $32.0 per contract. There were 75291 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17951 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on July 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $284.0 per contract. There were 2396 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17207 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 248 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.4K, with a price of $417.0 per contract. There were 44124 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 13595 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CRCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $189.4K, with a price of $376.0 per contract. There were 3512 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3987 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VNET (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNET#NASDAQ">VNET</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 3000 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $613.2K, with a price of $203.0 per contract. There were 10494 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3256 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ENPH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 185 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 1993 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.2 million, with a price of $645.0 per contract. There were 25135 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3237 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on July 25, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $683.0 per contract. There were 3534 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2636 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SQNS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQNS#NYSE">SQNS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 185 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.0K, with a price of $108.0 per contract. There were 5071 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2518 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of crypto-related companies are trading lower amid a decline in the price of Bitcoin, as the asset experiences a possible selloff following a recent rally that reached a record high. The legislative branch is set to vote on several digital asset bills this week.

MARA Leads $20M Investment In Two Prime, Expands Bitcoin Allocation To 2,000 BTC To Boost Institutional Yield Strategy

Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) shares are on watch Monday as Bitcoin<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46397477/bitcoins-123k-boom-meets-crypto-week-blastoff-moment-for-microstrategy-marathon-digital"> surged past $123,000. </a>
What To Know: The move comes amid growing market optimism fueled by the start of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/07/46385051/bitcoin-zooms-past-121000-to-finish-historic-week-whats-fueling-the-rally">&#8220;Crypto Week&#8221;</a> on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers are set to vote on key cryptocurrency legislation, including the Clarity Act and a bill on stablecoin oversight. These votes are seen as a potential turning point for institutional adoption of digital assets, raising expectations for increased capital inflows into the crypto sector.
Marathon, one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin miners, stands to benefit directly from Bitcoin's rally. As of June 30, the company held nearly 50,000 Bitcoin on its balance sheet, making its stock highly sensitive to moves in the cryptocurrency market. 
On top of its Bitcoin exposure, MARA also carries a significant short interest of around 26%, positioning it as a candidate for a potential short squeeze if Bitcoin's upward momentum continues and regulatory developments favor the crypto market.
The broader Bitcoin mining sector is also moving higher in response to Bitcoin's price action and the possibility of regulatory clarity. Companies like Riot Platforms and CleanSpark are seeing similar investor interest, especially with institutional capital showing signs of entering the market through products like BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust. However, the post-halving environment presents profitability risks for miners, as higher power costs and the potential for tariff-driven inflation could pressure margins even as Bitcoin prices climb. 
For now, those concerns appear overshadowed by bullish sentiment tied to market momentum and fear of missing out.
MARA Price Action: Marathon shares were down 0.29% at $19.09 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) blasted through <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46388685/bitcoin-shatters-all-time-high-to-hit-123000-as-ethereum-cracks-3000-and-xrp-taps-3">$123,000 on Monday</a> — just as Capitol Hill kicks off Crypto Week, a rare bipartisan push to pass sweeping digital asset legislation. With the Clarity Act and stablecoin oversight bills set for a vote, investors are eyeing what could be a regulatory green light for serious institutional capital to flood into the space.
And the biggest beneficiaries? Not just Bitcoin itself, but Bitcoin proxies such as Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) and miners like MARA Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>).
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Miners Could Rocket On Clarity And Short Squeezes</h2>
As of June 30, MARA held 49,940 BTC, yet the stock still carries a massive 26% short interest. If Bitcoin&#8217;s momentum continues and regulation gives Wall Street the green light, MARA could be primed for a short squeeze-fueled breakout. 
Other mining names like Riot Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) and CleanSpark Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>) are also poised to benefit from rising Bitcoin prices, especially as institutional traders pile into regulated vehicles like BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>).
The risk? 
Post-halving profitability remains tight for miners. Power costs and potential tariff-driven input inflation could compress margins just as demand spikes. But with Bitcoin hitting all-time highs and regulatory clarity emerging, the market may overlook these near-term headwinds in favor of momentum — and FOMO.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Strategy's Bitcoin Bet Looks Brilliant — Or Leveraged</h2>
Then there's Strategy, which now holds a staggering 597,325 BTC, valued near $73.5 billion. With Bitcoin's breakout, Michael Saylor's all-in strategy looks vindicated — on paper. But Strategy remains a high-beta play, heavily exposed to Bitcoin price swings and carrying leverage risk. Still, with the stock often moving multiples of Bitcoin's gains, the upside in a regulatory tailwind scenario is hard to ignore.
Social media chatter hints at a potential $2-3 trillion wave of institutional capital waiting for clear rules. If Crypto Week delivers even modest progress, it could set off a moonshot for miners and Bitcoin-heavy stocks.
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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 0.1% on Monday.
Shares of Veritex Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VBTX#NASDAQ">VBTX</a>) rose sharply during Monday's session after announcing that Huntington Bancshares will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VBTX">acquire them for $1.9 billio</a>n.
Veritex Holdings shares jumped 22.1% to $33.52 on Monday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&#8217;s session.
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<li>Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQNS#NYSE">SQNS</a>) gained 20% to $5.38 after the company announced it bought 683 more Bitcoins and provided updates on its total holdings.</li>
<li>Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAN#NASDAQ">CAN</a>) gained 19% to $0.8620. Shares of crypto-linked stocks and Bitcoin miners traded higher after Bitcoin rose above $121,000.</li>
<li>SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>) surged 18.8% to $25.73. SharpLink Gaming recently announced it purchased 10,000 units of Ethereum.</li>
<li>So-Young International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SY#NASDAQ">SY</a>) rose 17.4% to $4.5100.</li>
<li>SNDL Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDL#NASDAQ">SNDL</a>) gained 16.2% to $1.6150. SNDL will release its second quarter financial results, before market opens on Thursday, July 31.</li>
<li>DeFi Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DEFT#NASDAQ">DEFT</a>) rose 16.2% to $3.5250 after the company provided Bitcoin assets under management updates for its subsidiary, Valour.</li>
<li>Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFIX#NASDAQ">SFIX</a>) gained 14.5% to $4.5146 after William Blair upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform.</li>
<li>IREN Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>) rose 12.8% to $18.31.</li>
<li>Nebius Group N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBIS#NASDAQ">NBIS</a>) gained 12.1% to $49.68 after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $68.</li>
<li>MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) rose 10.2% to $21.10. Shares of crypto-linked stocks and Bitcoin miners traded higher after Bitcoin rose above $121,000.</li>
<li>Avidity Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNA#NASDAQ">RNA</a>) gained 8.5% to $34.12.</li>
<li>NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) rose 7.3% to $4.1850. The move appears to be driven by continued momentum following the company's Onvo L90 pre-order launch last week.</li>
<li>Thomson Reuters Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRI#NASDAQ">TRI</a>) gained 6.2% to $211.60. Thomson Reuters will release its second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, Aug. 6.</li>
<li>Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>) rose 5.7% to $68.88.</li>
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Shares of crypto-linked stocks and Bitcoin miners are trading higher after Bitcoin rose above $121,000.

U.S. stock futures were lower on Monday after ending on a negative note on Friday. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower.
President Donald Trump, in a telephone interview with NBC News' &#8220;Meet the Press&#8221; moderator Kristen Welker, asserted that &#8220;The tariffs have been very well received.&#8221; He believes that if a 10% tariff can generate around $300 billion annually, a 20% rate could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46386524/trump-wants-blanket-tariffs-of-up-to-20-after-surprise-treasury-surplus-in-june-ed-yardeni-says-don">double that intake</a>. 
Meanwhile, the European Union was ready with a prepared list of tariffs worth 21 billion euros ($24.52 billion) on U.S. goods if the two sides fail to reach a trade deal, reported Reuters, highlighting Italy&#8217;s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani&#8216;s comments. 
He also issued, latest threats to impose a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46384885/peter-schiff-gives-trumps-30-tariff-threa">30% tariff on all imports</a> from Mexico and the EU. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) scaled fresh highs on Monday as the cryptocurrency hit a fresh high of $123,091.61 per coin.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.42% and the two-year bond was at 3.89%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool&#8217;s</a> projections show markets pricing a 93.3% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its July meeting. 
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<td>-0.32%</td>
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<td>-0.31%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were lower in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.27% at $621.94, while the QQQ declined 0.27% to $552.73, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
On Friday, while most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed lower, notably financial, health care, and materials stocks recorded the steepest declines, energy and consumer discretionary stocks defied the broader market downturn, concluding the session higher.
This mixed performance occurred a day after the S&amp;P 500 reached a new record high, ultimately leading U.S. stocks to settle lower.
The broader market reflected these losses over the past week, with the Dow Jones dropping 1% and the S&amp;P by 0.3%.
Fueling market jitters, Trump signaled a more aggressive trade stance, announcing a 35% tariff on Canadian imports effective Aug. 1, alongside proposed blanket duties of 15% to 20% on most other trading partners.
In corporate news, WD-40 Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for its third quarter, though its sales figures fell short of estimates.
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Insights From Analysts:
Jim Cramer in an X post reflected his concern over tariffs linked to Trump&#8217;s policies.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Back to the old pattern of woe off of Trump.. The whole tariff thing will be &quot;fine&quot; until it implodes of there is endless re-trading &#8230;
&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1944575812734157284?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, Ed Yardeni from Yardeni Research highlighted the surplus of just over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46386524/trump-wants-blanket-tariffs-of-up-to-20-after-surprise-treasury-surplus-in-june-ed-yardeni-says-don">$27 billion in June</a>, reported by the U.S. Treasury Department, saying that Trump "must have loved the headline… ‘Treasury posts unexpected surplus in June as tariff receipts surge."
However, he warned that tariffs are essentially "a tax on U.S. importers," which can erode corporate profit margins and profits. While rebounding productivity growth might offer some offset, the potential impact on businesses remains a significant concern.
Adding about the market reaction to tariffs, Yardeni said, &#8220;The selloffs in the bond and stock markets back then forced Trump to deescalate his trade war. That's not happening now—not so far at least. This undoubtedly is emboldening Trump.&#8221;
Speculating on how the financial markets will respond this week to his latest escalation, Yardeni said that perhaps investors have learned that Trump's huffing and puffing is simply the way he negotiates trade deals.
&#8220;They are betting that it will work and result in lots of deals. They've also learned that Trump can change his mind often. So if some trade deals aren't coming together fast enough, he'll settle on a vague letter of understanding to work out a deal over time.&#8221;
The risk for the economy and investors is that Trump has concluded that if the financial markets aren't going to be vigilant about his trade war, then he can proceed with it unchecked, explained Yardeni. &#8220;If so, then TTT (Trump&#8217;s Tariff Turmoil) will last past the summer.&#8221;
Yardeni said in a LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/trumps-reign-tariffs-aint-over-edward-yardeni-eshve/">post</a>, &#8220;Then again, investors may agree with our current view that &#8216;this too shall pass&#8217; by the end of the summer: The economy will remain resilient, and inflation will remain surprisingly moderate. It all adds up to a relatively normal seasonal pattern, with the stock market weak during the late summer through the fall followed by a year-end rally to 6500 in our scenario.&#8221;
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on this week:
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<li>No significant data is scheduled to be released on Monday.</li>
<li>On Tuesday, June&#8217;s headline and core consumer price index data, and the Empire State manufacturing survey will be released by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Fed Governor Michelle Bowman will speak at 9:15 a.m., Fed Governor Michael Barr will speak at 12:45 p.m., Boston Fed President Susan Collins will speak at 2:45 p.m., and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan will speak at 6:45 p.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Wednesday, June&#8217;s headline and core producer price index data will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>June&#8217;s industrial production and capacity utilization will be announced by 9:15 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr will speak again at 10:00 a.m., Fed&#8217;s beige book data will be out by 2:00 p.m., and New York Fed President John Williams will speak at 6:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Thursday, the initial jobless claims data for the week ended July 5, June retail sales, import price index, and Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey will all be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>May&#8217;s business inventories data and July&#8217;s home builder confidence index data will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Fed Governor Adriana Kugler will speak at 10:00 a.m., San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will speak at 12:45 p.m., Fed Governor Lisa Cook will speak at 1:30 p.m., and Fed Governor Christopher Waller will speak at 6:30 p.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Friday, June&#8217;s housing starts and building permits data will be out by 8:30 a.m., and preliminary consumer sentiment data for July will be released by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) was up 3.41%, Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) rose 1.76%, Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) advanced 3.86%, MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) was 4.75% higher, along with all the other Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46385840/michael-saylors-strategy-coinbase-mara-riot-and-other-crypto-related-stocks-spike-after-hours-as-bitcoin-touches-all-time-high-beyond-122000">exposed stocks</a> as the cryptocurrency hit a fresh high of $123,091.61 on Monday.</li>
<li>Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVLT#NASDAQ">DVLT</a>) jumped 15.64% in premarket on Monday after the company entered into a licensing deal with IBM for program subscriptions.</li>
<li>BIT Mining Ltd. ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTCM#NYSE">BTCM</a>) surged 40.40% after it announced strategic expansion into the Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) ecosystem, marking a significant shift in the company&#8217;s growth strategy. The cryptocurrency mining company plans to establish an SOL treasury of up to $300 million.</li>
<li>Sequans Communications SA ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQNS#NYSE">SQNS</a>) climbed 14.67% after closing a $384 million strategic investment to launch a Bitcoin treasury initiative last week. The financing consists of a $195 million PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity) and $189 million in convertible debentures due July 7, 2028.</li>
<li>Fastenal Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAST#NASDAQ">FAST</a>) was up 2.94% as analysts expect it to report earnings of 28 cents per share on revenue of $2.07 billion before the opening bell.</li>
<li>FB Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBK#NYSE">FBK</a>) was unchanged as it is expected to report earnings after the closing bell. Analysts estimate earnings of 88 cents per share on revenue of $136.32.</li>
<li>Simulations Plus Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLP#NASDAQ">SLP</a>) was 5.07% higher as analysts expect it to report earnings of 7 cents per share on revenue of $20.88 million after the closing bell</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.72% to hover around $68.94 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar rose 0.33% to hover around $3,367.09 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.09% at the 97.9400 level.
Asian markets ended on a mixed note on Monday, as India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Australia's ASX 200 indices fell. While China&#8217;s CSI 300, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and South Korea's Kospi indices rose. European markets were mostly lower in early trade.
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US Stocks Likely To Open Lower As Trump's 20% Blanket Tariff Bombshell Weighs On Markets: Bitcoin-Linked Stocks MSTR, COIN Jump As BTC Touches $123,000

Several Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)-associated companies saw their shares rise in overnight trading Monday, as the apex digital asset continued its record-breaking bull run.
What happened: Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder, was up over 3% as of this writing, <a href="https://robinhood.com/us/en/stocks/MSTR/">according </a>to Robinhood.
Similarly, leading Bitcoin miners like MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) and Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) advanced 3.71% and 3.62%, respectively, at last check.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and commission-free trading platform Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) also edged higher.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Stocks</td>
<td>Overnight Gains +/-</td>
<td>Price (Recorded at 2:05 p.m. ET)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA Holdings</td>
<td>+3.71%</td>
<td>$19.85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Riot Platforms</td>
<td>+3.62</td>
<td>$12.87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Strategy</td>
<td>+3.17%</td>
<td>$447.72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coinbase</td>
<td>+1.86%</td>
<td>$394.24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robinhood Markets</td>
<td>+1.20%</td>
<td>$99.52</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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The uptick comes after Bitcoin blasted past $122,000&nbsp;to clock new highs, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/07/46385051/bitcoin-zooms-past-121000-to-finish-historic-week-whats-fueling-the-rally">extending a rally that began last week</a>.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $122,312.71, up 3.74% in the last 24 hours, and 12% over the week, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Meanwhile, MSTR recorded a high Momentum score, but lagged in Value and Growth. If you&#8217;re looking for similar high-momentum stocks for your portfolio, go to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.&nbsp;
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Michael Saylor's Strategy, Coinbase, MARA, Riot And Other Crypto-Related Stocks Spike After Hours As Bitcoin Touches All-Time High Beyond $122,000

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on MARA Holdings.
Looking at options history for MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) we detected 12 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 33% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $95,489 and 10, calls, for a total amount of $421,940.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $6.0 to $25.0 for MARA Holdings over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in MARA Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to MARA Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $6.0 to $25.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>MARA Holdings Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752242464_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$0.38</td>
<td>$0.38</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$72.6K</td>
<td>42.1K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$60.5K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.74</td>
<td>$1.72</td>
<td>$1.74</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$54.4K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$0.94</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$0.96</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$47.9K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.18</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$45.7K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>37</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MARA Holdings</h3>
MARA Holdings Inc leverages digital asset compute to support the energy transformation. It secures the blockchain ledger and supports the energy transformation by converting clean, stranded, or underutilized energy into economic value. The company also offers technology solutions to optimize data center operations, including next-generation liquid immersion cooling and firmware for bitcoin miners. It is focused on computing for, acquiring, and holding digital assets as a long-term investment.
Having examined the options trading patterns of MARA Holdings, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>MARA Holdings's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 9,471,531, the price of MARA is up 1.63% at $19.31. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About MARA Holdings</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $19.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Neutral rating on MARA Holdings, maintaining a target price of $19. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in MARA Holdings

U.S. stock futures declined on Friday after ending marginally higher on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower.
After President Donald Trump imposed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46334793/trump-sends-lula-a-letter-imposing-50-tariffs-calls-bolsonaro-trial-a-witch-hunt-brazils-president-hits-back-will-not-accept-any-form-of-tutelage">50% tariffs on Brazil</a>, the country&#8217;s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, issued a warning Thursday about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46359200/brazil-hits-back-at-trumps-tariff-letter-lula-says-if-hes-going-to-charge-us-50-wee-going-to-charge-him-50">potential retaliatory tariffs </a>if the U.S. proceeds with its planned 50% tax on Brazilian imports from Aug. 1.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.38% and the two-year bond was at 3.88%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool&#8217;s</a> projections show markets pricing a 93.3% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its July meeting. 
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.62%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.57%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.50%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.99%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were lower in premarket on Friday. The SPY was down 0.54% at $622.44, while the QQQ declined 0.47% to $552.86, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
On Thursday, most sectors within the S&amp;P 500 finished higher, with consumer discretionary, utilities, and energy stocks leading the gains.
Conversely, communication services and information technology sectors bucked the trend, ending the session lower. U.S. stocks settled higher overall, with the S&amp;P 500 hitting an all-time high during the day.
A significant boost came from Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), which surged approximately 12% after reporting second-quarter results that exceeded both earnings and revenue forecasts, signaling a robust demand outlook and igniting a widespread rally across the airline sector.
On the economic front, the U.S. labor market continued to demonstrate resilience, as initial jobless claims decreased to 237,000 last week, surpassing expectations. However, continuing claims increased to 1.965 million, reaching their highest level since 2021.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>0.094%</td>
<td>20,630.66</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.27%</td>
<td>6,280.46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.43%</td>
<td>44,650.64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.48%</td>
<td>2,263.41</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Insights From Analysts:
As the trade-related tussle evolves with the U.S. trading partners, Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates said that &#8220;There is no doubt that the tariffs the Trump Administration is imposing are controversial, but the countries that cooperate with the U.S., like Australia and Britain, are only being hit with 10% baseline tariffs, which should be largely offset by appreciation in the U.S. dollar in the upcoming months.&#8221;
Highlighting that the tariff revenue to the U.S. Treasury soared to $24.2 billion in May and is now expected to soar to $60 billion or higher per month in the upcoming months, he added, &#8220;I remain in the camp that when all the dust settles, there will be freer trade with fewer tariffs, since many countries cannot fight with the U.S.&#8221;
&#8220;Markets appear to have become desensitized to tariff news,&#8221; said Michelle Gibley, director of international research at the Schwab Center for Financial Research. &#8220;There may be some thought that the rates announced won&#8217;t be the final tariffs—some of the figures seem random and part of a negotiation.&#8221;
Meanwhile, Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research highlighted that the Warren Buffett Indicator <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46360976/warren-buffett-indicator-soars-to-208-surpassing-dot-com-2008-levels">hit an alarming valuation</a>, indicating a potentially overvalued market, but the U.S. economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience.
He pointed out a fascinating paradox: "The economy won't let us down. Despite numerous crises, real GDP has remained recession-resistant since the Covid lockdown during the first half of 2020."
He emphasizes nearly six years without a recession, despite significant global challenges such as the pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine, stricter monetary policies, the Middle East war, and the economic disruption caused by Donald Trump&#8217;s tariffs.
Indeed, Yardeni argues, "it really has been the Roaring 2020s so far. Real GDP is at a record high and so is the stock market."
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Friday:
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<li>Monthly U.S. federal budget data will be released at 2:00 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) was up 3.35%, Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) rose 2.38%, Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) advanced 2.94%, MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) was 4.20% higher, along with all the other Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) exposed stocks as the cryptocurrency hit a fresh high of $118,403.89 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Several drone-related stocks were also higher after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued new orders to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46356963/drone-stocks-fly-as-defense-secretary-fast-tracks-drone-production-deployment">fast-track drone manufacturing</a> and deployment. This includes Red Cat Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>), which soared 16.08%, AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>), which advanced 4.11%, Ageagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAVS#NYSE">UAVS</a>), which was up 9.68%, and Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONDS#NASDAQ">ONDS</a>) higher by 5.47%.</li>
<li>Levi Strauss &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) jumped 7.25% after reporting stronger-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raising its full-year guidance.</li>
<li>PriceSmart Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) climbed 7.10% higher after reporting better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Frequency Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEIM#NASDAQ">FEIM</a>) tumbled 2.12% after reporting earnings of 34 cents per share for the fourth quarter, up from 28 cents per share in the year-ago period. The company&#8217;s sales rose to $19.986 million from $15.576 million.</li>
<li>E2open Parent Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETWO#NYSE">ETWO</a>) was up 0.31% after posting better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter and affirming its fiscal year 2026 sales guidance.</li>
<li>WD-40 Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDFC#NASDAQ">WDFC</a>) was 0.093% higher after posting better-than-expected earnings for its third quarter, while sales missed estimates. The company raised its EPS guidance, but narrowed its sales forecast.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.03% to hover around $66.59 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar rose 0.29% to hover around $3,333.71 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.14% at the 97.7890 level.
Asian markets ended mostly lower on Friday, except China&#8217;s CSI 300 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng indices. India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Japan's Nikkei 225, South Korea's Kospi, and Australia's ASX 200 indices fell. European markets were lower in early trade.
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US Stocks Expected To Open Lower, But Bitcoin-Exposed Stocks Soar In Premarket After BTC Breaches $118K Mark

Shares of cryptocurrency mining company Bit Origin Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTOG#NASDAQ">BTOG</a>) surged in Friday&#8217;s pre-market trading amid Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) record-shattering rally.
What happened: The Nasdaq-listed firm focuses on the Bitcoin mining ecosystem, as well as the deployment of blockchain technologies.
Earlier in the month, it regained compliance with Nasdaq's equity standard, which mandates listed companies to maintain a minimum of $2.5 million in stockholders' equity.
The latest spike may have to do with the ongoing rally in the cryptocurrency market, which has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46360502/raoul-pal-says-no-one-realizes-insane-incoming-demand-for-blockspace-predicts-crypto-will-become-100-trillion-asset-within-a-decade-as-bitcoin-smashes-118000">propelled Bitcoin beyond $118,000</a>.
See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44621245/gold-backed-cryptos-match-yellow-metals-highs-following-trumps-liberation-day-shock"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46359496/elizabeth-warren-says-crypto-industry-wants-trump-to-boost-their-products-just-like-he-was-hawking-elon-musks-cars">Elizabeth Warren Says Crypto Industry Wants Trump To Boost Their Products Just Like He Was &#8216;Hawking&#8217; Elon Musk&#8217;s Cars</a>
The momentum has buoyed most Bitcoin-related equities, with Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) and MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) rising 2.71% and 3.37%, respectively, after-hours.&nbsp;CoinShares Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WGMI#NASDAQ">WGMI</a>) was up 1.18%
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $$117,761.58, up 5.91% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Shares of Bit Origin were up as much as 75% in pre-market trading after closing 48.8% higher at $0.2900 during Thursday's regular trading session. The stock has risen 81% over the last month.
BTOG recorded a low momentum score as of this writing. If you are looking for high-momentum stocks for your portfolio, go to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.&nbsp;
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Bit Origin Shares Surge 75% Pre-Market As Bitcoin Rallies Past $118,000

BTC Digital Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTCT#NASDAQ">BTCT</a>) surged by over 35% in after-hours trading on Thursday. Renewed momentum in the crypto sector, marked by Bitcoin&#8217;s recent all-time high, is fueling this rally. 
The stock&#8217;s price rose from $3.75 to $5.14, marking a 37.43% increase.
What Happened: The after-hours jump in BTCT&#8217;s stock price follows a period of relative stability. The digital asset platform&#8217;s stock has been <a href="https://www.google.com/finance/quote/BTCT:NASDAQ?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj6z-32nLSOAxVhyjgGHaFXH5sQ3ecFegQIMBAb">trading between $3.42 and $3.85</a> over the past 24 hours, with a previous close of $3.46. The company&#8217;s market cap is currently at $28.19 million.
The surge in BTCT&#8217;s stock price came after the company announced significant progress in its <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/btc-digital-ltd-announces-major-milestone-on-georgia-20-mw-mining-project-and-introduces-advanced-liquidcooling-technology-for-the-first-time-302499947.html">Georgia mining project</a>. The project is set to incorporate liquid-cooling technology, a development that has piqued investors&#8217; interest.
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Earlier in 2025, the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45374062/btc-digital-expands-proprietary-mining-operations-with-deployment-of-400-new-bitmain-antminer-t21-ma">expanded its proprietary mining operations</a> by deploying 400 new Bitmain Antminer T21 machines, adding about 76 PH/s of Bitcoin mining hash rate. This move was seen as a significant step in BTCT&#8217;s growth strategy.
Why It Matters: The recent gain in BTCT&#8217;s stock price comes at a time when the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a renewed surge. In May, shares of crypto-linked stocks and Bitcoin miners were trading higher after Bitcoin reached a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/wiim/25/05/45560623/shares-of-crypto-linked-stocks-and-bitcoin-miners-are-trading-higher-after-bitcoin-reached-a-new-all">new all-time high</a>, rising above $110,000. This included companies like MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAN#NASDAQ">CAN</a>), and HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIVE#NASDAQ">HIVE</a>).
BTCT&#8217;s recent stock surge also follows a trend of information technology stocks experiencing significant movements. In June, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/movers/25/06/46105069/12-information-technology-stocks-moving-in-wednesdays-after-market-session">12 Information Technology Stocks</a> experienced significant movements in the after-market session, including BTCT and Alpha Modus Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMOD#NASDAQ">AMOD</a>).
Price Action: According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btct">Benzinga Pro</a> data, BTCT stock jumped 29.33% after hours to $4.85 following progress updates on its Georgia mining project.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings highlights BTC Digital Ltd has a strong Value score of 82.35. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-3/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Find out</a> how rivals in the crypto asset industry rank.
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