U.S. stocks tied to cryptocurrencies continued their upward trend in premarket trading, building on momentum from Wednesday. The surge followed President Donald Trump's reaffirmation of support for legislation favorable to the cryptocurrency industry.

Investors appeared to react positively to signals from the White House, indicating a potentially more accommodating regulatory environment for digital assets. This renewed enthusiasm has boosted the performance of publicly traded companies with significant exposure to the cryptocurrency market.

The premarket gains suggest that the positive sentiment is carrying over into the current trading session. The specific details of the crypto-friendly legislation were not immediately available, but the president's stated support has been a key driver of the market's reaction.