Conversely, double-digit swings are not uncommon among US tech stocks, which have soared in recent months
Crypto investors seeking maximum returns would do well to draw conclusions from this
fell sharply overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, dropping to nearly $61,000 and reaching its lowest level since February.
The decline highlights a growing gap between cryptocurrencies and traditional financial markets. Over the past six months, the has gained about 10% and the has risen 14%, while Bitcoin has fallen more than 30%. The cryptocurrency is also down more than 50% from its record high above $126,000 reached in October 2025.
This week’s selloff appears to have been triggered by a decision from to sell 32 Bitcoins, less than 1% of its holdings. Despite the small size of the transaction, many investors viewed it as a sign that the company may be stepping back from its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
The negative sentiment quickly spread through an already fragile market, triggering a wave of liquidations. More than $1.35 billion in long crypto positions were wiped out during the selloff.
Warning signs had already been emerging from on-chain data. The leverage ratio in Bitcoin futures had climbed to levels similar to those seen during the October 2025 crash, while spot inflows to exchanges reached roughly 58,617 BTC on June 2, the highest level since April 14.
Risk-Taking Investors Are Finding Better Opportunities in US Tech Stocks
For investors willing to take on risk in pursuit of higher returns, many large US technology stocks currently appear more attractive than Bitcoin. The ongoing enthusiasm around artificial intelligence continues to support the sector, with companies benefiting from clear business drivers such as earnings growth, AI adoption, and improving profit margins.
By contrast, Bitcoin’s recent price movements have been driven largely by market sentiment and leveraged trading activity rather than business fundamentals.
Using the Investing.com stock screener, we identified US technology stocks that combine significant upside potential based on InvestingPro Fair Value estimates and analyst price targets, while also meeting strict quality and financial strength criteria:
Market: United States
Sector: Technology
Market cap over $1 billion
Upside potential of over 30% according to InvestingPro Fair Value
Upside potential of over 50% based on the average analyst target
Financial Health Score above 2.5
Piotroski score of 6 or higher (out of 9)
This research identified 10 opportunities:
Specifically, these US technology stocks offer upside potential of 30% to 72.6% based on InvestingPro Fair Value estimates, while analysts see potential gains ranging from 51.6% to 97%. They also score highly on financial health and quality metrics, including InvestingPro ratings and the Piotroski score.
Among these stocks are:
PGY: Pagaya () is a fintech company that uses AI to help banks, lenders, and financial platforms approve more loans without increasing risk. The company achieved its first positive GAAP net income as a public company in Q1 2025 and continued that momentum in Q1 2026, with net income rising 234% year over year to $24.7 million. While risks such as dilution and exposure to credit cycles remain, the company’s profitability trend continues to strengthen.
VEON: VEON () operates telecom and digital services businesses across Ukraine, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, and Uzbekistan. Its digital transformation is driving growth, with digital revenue rising 57.7% in Q1 2026 and accounting for more than a quarter of total revenue. EBITDA reached $517 million with a 43% margin, prompting management to raise its 2026 revenue growth outlook to 11%–14%. Despite this growth, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of just 7.2, while analysts see roughly 59% upside. The company faces risks tied to geopolitics, refinancing needs, and emerging-market currencies, but investors willing to accept higher risk may find the growth potential attractive.
However, many other stocks on this list have far more attractive profiles.
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Disclaimer: This article is written for informational purposes only. It is not intended to encourage the purchase of any assets and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, recommendation, or advice to invest. I would like to remind you that all assets are evaluated from multiple perspectives and are highly risky; therefore, any investment decision and the associated risk are the sole responsibility of the investor. Additionally, we do not provide any investment advisory services.
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