Shares of US-listed crypto firms get a lift as bitcoin's market value tops $1 trillion

Shares of US-listed crypto firms get a lift as bitcoin's market value tops $1 trillion

FILE PHOTO: A representation of bitcoin is seen in front of a stock graph in this illustration taken May 19, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo

Shares of US-listed cryptocurrency companies gained between 7% and 13% before the bell on Wednesday, powered by bitcoin crossing the $1 trillion market value for the first time in more than two years amid improving investor sentiment.

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