Galaxy Digital Surges 3.47% on $250M Volume Ranks 407th in U.S. Equity Trading Activity

On September 24, 2025, Galaxy Digital (GLXY) closed with a 3.47% gain, trading on $250 million in volume that ranked it 407th among U.S. equities. The move followed a strategic shift in its institutional custody services, with the firm announcing expanded support for Ethereum-based staking solutions. This development aligns with growing demand from institutional investors seeking yield generation tools in a prolonged low-interest-rate environment.

Market analysts noted the stock’s performance was driven by renewed interest in blockchain infrastructure providers, as macroeconomic indicators suggested potential easing in regulatory pressures. The company also disclosed a partnership with a major cloud provider to optimize its data storage architecture, though details on cost implications were deferred to Q4 disclosures.

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