Hut 8 Mining Corp (HUT) shares soared 5.94% in pre-market trading on Monday, as cryptocurrency-related stocks rallied on the back of rising Bitcoin prices. The surge reflects a broader trend in the crypto market, with several industry players experiencing significant gains.

Hut 8 Mining Corp, a prominent cryptocurrency mining company, is particularly sensitive to Bitcoin price movements. As Bitcoin values increase, the profitability of mining operations tends to improve, potentially boosting the company's revenue and investor sentiment. This close correlation between Bitcoin performance and mining stocks often leads to amplified movements in share prices of companies like Hut 8.

Other crypto-related stocks also saw notable pre-market gains, underscoring the sector-wide impact of the Bitcoin price surge. Coinbase Global, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, rose 2.9%, while Bitfarms, another crypto mining company, jumped 5.2%. MicroStrategy, known for its significant Bitcoin holdings, also experienced a 2.4% increase. These movements highlight the strong momentum in the cryptocurrency sector as the market opens for the week.