Shares of crypto-linked stocks are trading lower amid a decline in Bitcoin after climbing bond yields and August's economic data raised inflation concerns and interest-rate hike expectations. Rising rates can pressure risk assets as investors become more cautious and shift toward safer investments.

Shares of crypto-linked companies are trading lower as Bitcoin prices decline following the latest inflation data. Stronger-than-expected inflation has fueled expectations for tighter Federal Reserve policy, while rising Treasury yields and a stronger dollar are dampening risk appetite and weighing on speculative assets.

Shares of software companies are trading lower as elevated oil prices and stronger-than-expected inflation data fuel expectations of more Fed tightening at a quicker pace. Costlier borrowing may weaken sentiment for the sector's strong H2 2026 rally.

Maxim Group Maintains Buy on American Bitcoin, Raises Price Target to $16

Maxim Group analyst Matthew Garland maintains American Bitcoin (NASDAQ:ABTC) with a Buy and raises the price target from $15 to $16.

First Tracks Biotherapeutics, C3.ai, CCC Intelligent Solutions And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Monday

U.S. stocks mixed; First Tracks Biotherapeutics surged 18% on positive celiac trial results, while C3.ai, Liquidia and others also gained.

Shares of software companies are trading lower amid a rotation out of technology and AI-related stocks. Rising inflation concerns and elevated oil prices are fueling expectations for further Fed tightening, while elevated borrowing costs could weigh on demand, valuations and debt metrics.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Gain, but Dogecoin Slips Amid Spike in Rate Hike Odds: Analyst Says Everything Is ‘Fine’ for BTC if It Trades Above This Key Level

Leading cryptocurrencies held on to their gains on Thursday, October 15. as the market digested back-to-back hot inflation readings and higher chances of rate hikes.