MicroStrategy, Coinbase, GameStop stocks, and others witnessed a drop in pre-market trading, mirroring the latest crypto market crash.
Key stocks associated with the crypto industry have experienced substantial losses amid the most recent market turmoil. A broader decline in the digital asset market is reflected in these crypto stocks. Shares of MicroStrategy, GameStop, Coinbase, Marathon Digital, and Riot Platforms saw substantial declines during premarket trading on Monday.
The steep decline in these stocks is primarily due to the recent decline in cryptocurrency prices. Nevertheless, Bitcoin (BTC), the earliest and most prominent cryptocurrency, maintained its stability in the face of the market decline. Despite Bitcoin’s resilience, Ethereum experienced a drop of more than 3% decline. In the interim, altcoins such as Dogecoin (DOGE), Solana (SOL), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Toncoin (TON) experienced a more significant decline.
MicroStrategy (MSTR)
MicroStrategy, recognized for its substantial Bitcoin investments, is particularly susceptible to fluctuations in the cryptocurrency market. The organization’s utilization of Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset has been a dual-edged sword. Last week, the company also announced a $700 million note sale to facilitate additional BTC accumulation.
Nevertheless, the MSTR stock experienced a decline despite the optimism surrounding the Bitcoin acquisition. MicroStrategy’s stock suffered a 1.94% decline to $1,478 during the premarket trading session on Tuesday, June 18, as of press time. Conversely, the stock closed at 1,507.26 on Monday, up 0.78%.
GameStop (GME)
GameStop, predominantly recognized as a video game retailer, has also expanded into the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. It initially attracted favorable attention for investigating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other digital assets. Roaring Kitty’s recent return spurred the 2021 GameStop rally, boosting the stock price.
However, the trend quickly dissipated, accompanied by substantial losses and volatile trading sessions. In premarket trading, the GME stock was down 2.86% to $24.49 as of the time of writing, which indicates the general investor apprehension regarding its crypto-related endeavors.
Coinbase (COIN)
The market collapse has directly impacted Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange. The COIN stock experienced a 1.81% decline to $240.67 in today’s premarket session. Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, also sold over $5 million in COIN shares earlier this month.
Stocks of Bitcoin Miners
Marathon Digital (MARA) and Riot Platforms (RIOT), key players in the crypto mining sector, also experienced significant declines. Marathon Digital, which concentrates on Bitcoin mining, experienced a 1.90% decline in its stock price to $19.64. Meanwhile, Riot Platforms, also involved in Bitcoin mining, experienced a 0.45% decline in its share price to $10.86.
The profitability of these organizations is intricately associated with the value of Bitcoin. Consequently, the most recent collapse has prompted apprehensions regarding their operational sustainability and financial stability. In addition, the mining revenue of these firms was also affected by the fourth Halving event, which reduced block rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC.