COINOTAG News, December 23 — U.S. equity markets opened with muted momentum, as the S&P 500 ticked up 0.02% and the Nasdaq edged 0.03% higher to begin the session. In the crypto-related equities, broad weakness was evident. Leading declines included BitMine Immersion (BMNR) at -3.4%, SharpLink Gaming (SBET) -2.1%, Circle (CRCL) -3.3%, MicroStrategy (MSTR) -1.7%, Coinbase (COIN) -1.5%, MARA Holdings (MARA) -1%, and Riot Blockchain (RIOT) -1.5%.

The sector’s volatility remains in focus as traders compare crypto-related equities against broad market indices, highlighting ongoing risk considerations in blockchain and digital-asset plays.