Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC/USD) crossed $70,000 in early Wednesday trading, pulling crypto-related stocks higher in premarket hours amid the Middle East conflict.
The global crypto market capitalization stood at $2.41 trillion, up 4.64% over the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin changed hands at $70,906.31, up 4.85% over 24 hours and 8.29% over the past week, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH/USD) traded at $2,051.11, up 3.67% in 24 hours.
Crypto Stocks Jump In Premarket Trading
| Company | Last Close | Close Change | Premarket on Wednesday | Premarket Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) | $132.68 | −3.61% | $140.53 | +5.92% |
| Coinbase Global Inc.(NASDAQ:COIN) | $182.36 | −1.55% | $191.25 | +4.87% |
| MARA Holdings … |