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Bitcoin’s surge to a new all-time high above $126,000 on Monday triggered significant rallies in the share prices of cryptocurrency mining companies and some crypto treasury firms globally. Many of these companies experienced double-digit percentage gains, reflecting Bitcoin’s increasing integration with traditional financial markets.
Crypto Mining Sector Boosted
Crypto mining companies were among the biggest beneficiaries of Bitcoin’s rally. Argo Blockchain led global gains, skyrocketing over 96% on the London Stock Exchange to 5.3 British pence ($0.07).
U.S. rivals also saw substantial increases. HIVE Digital Technologies (HIVE) gained more than 25% during the trading day, with momentum continuing after hours with an additional 11% gain. Bitfarms (BITF) and IREN (IREN) also posted gains of around 15% each, both continuing to rise after the market closed.
Major Bitcoin miners Riot Platforms (RIOT) and MARA Holdings (MARA) also saw significant jumps, gaining 10.9% and 9.3%, respectively.
Bitcoin Treasury Shares Show Varied Results
Performance among companies that buy and hold Bitcoin for their treasuries was more mixed. New York-listed Hong Kong-based Bitcoin treasury company DDC Enterprise (DDC) led this segment with gains of 22%.
Major BTC buyer Strategy (MSTR) closed up 2.3%. However, other significant Bitcoin treasuries, GD Culture Group (GDC) and Strive (ASST), ended the session down 4.2% and 2.7%, respectively. Kindly MD also saw a decline of 8.8%, while Semler Scientific (SMLR) gained only 0.62%.
In contrast, some altcoin treasury companies outperformed. CEA Industries (BNC), a BNB treasury company, jumped 15.6%, and Forward Industries (FORD), which buys Solana, closed up 12.8%.
Worldcoin (WLD) buying firm Eightco Holdings (ORBS) rallied over 34% to close trading at $11. Despite this, it remains down from its 2025 peak of $45, which was reached after it announced plans to amass the token.
Bitcoin’s Ascent and Market Context
Bitcoin’s rally to a new all-time high of $126,080 on Monday comes amid a wider market upswing. The cryptocurrency has seen increased interest from institutional investors, contributing to its price appreciation.
Additionally, a weakening U.S. dollar has played a role, as traders reportedly move into non-American investments due to President Donald Trump’s on-and-off-again tariff policies. Ether (ETH) also saw a 3% gain over the last day, trading at $4,675, approaching its late August all-time high.
Market Impact
The market’s reaction highlights Bitcoin’s growing influence on traditional finance, as its price movements directly impact the valuations of companies deeply invested in the crypto ecosystem, from mining operations to treasury holdings.
