Crypto-Linked Stocks Plunge on Inflation Fears and BTC Correction
– U.S. crypto-linked stocks like MSTR and Coinbase fell sharply in pre-market trading on August 15, 2025, amid inflation concerns and BTC price corrections.
– Bitcoin dropped to $117,600 after hitting $124,000 earlier, reflecting volatility linked to macroeconomic uncertainty and Deribit options expirations.
– Investor anxiety grew over hotter-than-expected U.S. producer price data and upcoming retail sales reports, with BTC dominance falling below 60%.
– Market jitters intensified ahead of Trump-Putin summit and broader equity indices showing limited movement amid policy ambiguity.
