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Galaxy Digital (NASDAQ:GLXY) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume - Here's Why

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Key Points

  • Galaxy Digital experienced a significant increase in trading volume, with 6,695,057 shares traded, marking a 146% jump from the previous session.
  • Several analysts have issued favorable ratings, with the average target price currently set at $35.00, and four analysts giving it a "buy" or "strong-buy" rating.
  • Insider selling has been notable, with COO Erin Elizabeth Brown and CEO Michael Novogratz reducing their holdings significantly, leading to a total of 9,668,671 shares sold by insiders recently.
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Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GLXY - Get Free Report) saw unusually-strong trading volume on Tuesday . Approximately 6,695,057 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 146% from the previous session's volume of 2,724,900 shares.The stock last traded at $26.32 and had previously closed at $29.60.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have recently commented on the stock. Maxim Group assumed coverage on shares of Galaxy Digital in a report on Thursday. They issued a "buy" rating and a $40.00 price target for the company. HC Wainwright upgraded shares of Galaxy Digital to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Friday, May 16th. Rosenblatt Securities boosted their price target on shares of Galaxy Digital from $25.00 to $36.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, July 25th. Atb Cap Markets upgraded shares of Galaxy Digital to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, May 20th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group restated a "buy" rating and issued a $33.00 price target on shares of Galaxy Digital in a report on Thursday, July 3rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has assigned a hold rating, five have given a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $35.00.

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Galaxy Digital Stock Performance

The firm has a 50-day moving average of $22.14.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Christopher C. Ferraro sold 1,250,000 shares of Galaxy Digital stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $18.10, for a total value of $22,625,000.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 1,437,921 shares of the company's stock, valued at $26,026,370.10. The trade was a 46.50% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, COO Erin Elizabeth Brown sold 353,956 shares of Galaxy Digital stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $18.10, for a total transaction of $6,406,603.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 198,088 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,585,392.80. The trade was a 64.12% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold 9,668,671 shares of company stock worth $175,359,900 in the last quarter.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Sullivan Wood Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Galaxy Digital in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,699,000. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Galaxy Digital in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,948,000. CORDA Investment Management LLC. acquired a new stake in Galaxy Digital in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,159,000. RFG Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in Galaxy Digital in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $898,000. Finally, Vontobel Holding Ltd. acquired a new stake in Galaxy Digital in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $766,000.

About Galaxy Digital

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Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. is a financial services and an investment management company, which engages in the digital asset, cryptocurrency, and block chain technology sectors. It operates through the following segments: Trading, Principal Investment, Asset Management, Investment Banking, Mining, and Corporate & Other.

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