U.S. markets closed with notable gains for crypto-related stocks, highlighted by a 17.59% surge in FRMM shares. Bit Digital followed with a 10.23% increase, while Hut 8 rose 9.07%. DeFi Development and Riot Platforms also saw gains of 3.74% and 3.38%, respectively. The broader market indices also posted gains, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.55%, the S&P 500 rising 0.17%, and the Nasdaq Composite increasing 0.09%. The VIX Fear Index decreased by 3.9%, indicating reduced market volatility.