Bitcoin tops $80K, boosting Strategy and Coinbase stocks over 10% amid regulatory shifts

Bitcoin surged past $80,000, triggering a short squeeze that lifted crypto-linked stocks like Strategy (up 12%) and Coinbase (up 11%) beyond Bitcoin's own 5.5% gain. The rally reflects traders' renewed risk appetite despite recent regulatory setbacks and Fed rate hikes. Coinbase benefits from a new SEC exemption allowing tokenized stocks on U.S. trading venues, potentially boosting its fee revenue. Strategy's stock moves closely with Bitcoin's price due to its large Bitcoin holdings, making it more volatile. Investors should watch if Bitcoin holds above $80,000 and whether Coinbase's regulatory tailwinds translate into sustained trading volume growth.

Strategy Inc. (MSTR) is up 13.12% at USD 149.60, showing strong buying interest with 66% of orders as buys on Pluang. Coinbase Global (COIN) also gained 10.81%, trading at USD 192.77 with a market cap of $45.90B. These moves align with the news but are based on Pluang data as of Sep 18, 2026 23:12 WIB.