Bitcoin News Today: Crypto-Linked Stocks Plunge on Inflation Fears and BTC Correction

Cryptocurrency-related stocks in the U.S. market experienced a sharp decline in pre-market trading on August 15, 2025, with Strategy (MSTR.O) falling nearly 2% and Coinbase (COIN.O), along with Riot Platforms, seeing losses exceeding 1% [1]. This drop came amid broader risk-off sentiment, driven by conflicting macroeconomic signals and uncertainty around policy shifts. Bitcoin, which had reached an intraday high of $124,000 earlier in the week, closed at approximately $117,600, having corrected from the weekend gap in the CME futures market [1].

Strategy, a major player in the crypto space, had previously fallen by nearly 4.35% on Thursday and showed no significant recovery in pre-market trading [1]. The decline in the stock reflects investor concerns over the volatility of underlying digital assets and the macroeconomic environment, particularly in light of hotter-than-expected U.S. producer price inflation data [1].

The market remains on high alert as key economic data, including the U.S. retail sales report, is expected in the coming days. Additionally, a significant amount of Bitcoin options on Deribit is set to expire by the end of August, increasing the potential for volatility [1]. While Bitcoin’s recent price swings have not yet triggered a full-scale correction in altcoins, the falling dominance of BTC below 60% suggests a possible shift in investor attention to other cryptocurrencies [1].

The broader U.S. equity market showed limited movement, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closing largely unchanged on Thursday [1]. However, the lack of direction in major indices does not obscure the underlying uncertainty surrounding future policy developments. The geopolitical landscape adds to this complexity, particularly with the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska [1].

As the crypto sector continues to navigate a challenging environment shaped by monetary policy, inflation, and regulatory developments, investors are closely watching for signs of stabilization or further deterioration. The recent pre-market drop in Strategy and other crypto-related equities underscores the sensitivity of this niche market to macroeconomic and sentiment-driven factors.

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[1] https://cryptoadventure.com/bitcoin-rally-stalls-on-u-s-inflation-policy-whiplash-crypto-daybook-americas/

[2] https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/us/us-stock-market-prediction-will-nasdaq-sp-500-dow-jones-slip-or-rise-on-monday-check-lucrative-stocks/articleshow/123334931.cms