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StocksHigh Impact•26 February 2026•

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Asian Stocks Hit Record Highs and Bitcoin Nears $68,000 on Nvidia Optimism

Key Facts

1Nvidia forecast Q1 revenue above expectations and secured a US license for chip exports to China.

2Japan's Nikkei reached a record high, while South Korea's KOSPI rose by 3%.

Asian equity markets surged to historic levels today, with Japan's Nikkei 225 reaching a record high amid broad investor optimism. The rally was primarily fueled by Nvidia's robust Q1 revenue forecast and news that the company secured a US license for chip exports to China. South Korea's KOSPI index also saw significant gains, rising by 3% as tech-heavy indices benefited from the AI-driven momentum. In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin approached the $68,000 threshold, maintaining its strong upward trajectory. The combination of easing export restrictions and surging demand for AI infrastructure has significantly boosted global market sentiment. Investors remain focused on the semiconductor sector as a primary catalyst for continued growth in both traditional and digital asset classes.