Crypto-linked stocks jump at the U.S. open while AI names trade mixed

Crypto-linked stocks jump at the U.S. open while AI names trade mixed

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2026-08-21 13:59:44
Crypto-related U.S. stocks extended their gains after the market open on Aug. 21, according to market data from BIT (bit.com). During intraday trading, GEMI rose 10.03%, HOOD climbed 12.98%, CRCL added 9.25%, and COIN gained 9.6%, putting several crypto concept stocks near or above the 10% mark. AI-related names were quieter on the day and showed a mixed picture rather than a broad move in one direction. Storage stock SanDisk slipped 0.34%, neocloud name NBIS rose 2.78%, Hynix gained 1.85% in U.S. trading, and optical communications stock LITE advanced 2.01%. The session highlighted a clear split between strong momentum in crypto-linked equities and relatively muted trading across the AI segment.

Several U.S.-listed crypto-linked stocks kept rising after the market open on Aug. 21, according to market data from BIT (bit.com).

Intraday, GEMI gained 10.03%, HOOD rose 12.98%, CRCL added 9.25%, and COIN climbed 9.6%.

AI-related stocks were comparatively subdued and traded in different directions. Storage stock SanDisk fell 0.34%, neocloud stock NBIS rose 2.78%, Hynix gained 1.85% in U.S. trading, and optical communications name LITE advanced 2.01%.

This article was originally published by Bit.Fan. For more cryptocurrency news and market insights, visit www.bit.fan.
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