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Mixed fourth-quarter earnings reports revealed contrasting trends in the AI and cryptocurrency sectors, with MARA and Block surging over 10% pre-market due to strong performance in AI infrastructure and Bitcoin mining. CoreWeave, however, fell sharply amid concerns over rising operational costs and margin compression. The divergence highlights investor uncertainty between growth-oriented AI plays and crypto firms facing margin pressures. This volatility impacts tech and crypto markets, influencing risk appetite and capital allocation strategies.