Why Bitcoin-Related Stocks Are Moving Today

Shares of Bitcoin-related stocks including Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) and Riot Blockchain, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIOT) are trading higher amid an increase in the price of bitcoin.

Oppenheimer analyst Owen Lau also maintained an Outperform rating on Coinbase Global and raised the price target from $434 to $444.

Coinbase Global is a provider of end-to-end financial infrastructure and technology for the crypto-economy.

Coinbase shares were trading about 4% higher at $244.74 on Wednesday at the time of publication. The stock set a new 52-week high of $429.54 and has a 52-week low of $208.

Riot Blockchain, together with its subsidiaries, focuses on cryptocurrency mining operation in North America. The company primarily focuses on bitcoin mining.

Riot Blockchain's shares were trading about 0.7% higher at $35.68. The stock set a new 52-week high of $79.50 and has a 52-week low of $2.06.

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