According to market data, between 05:22 and 05:32 Beijing Time on October 18, the perpetual contract prices of several U.S. AI-themed stocks briefly declined sharply before recovering. Western Digital (WDC) dropped as much as 7.03%, hitting a low of $298.70; Nebius (NBIS) fell 6.97%, reaching a low of $155.12.
Perpetual contracts for multiple U.S. AI-related stocks plummet in the early hours.
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Perpetual futures for several U.S. AI-linked stocks sharply declined on October 18, 2026, between 05:22 and 05:32 Beijing time. Western Digital (WDC) dropped as much as 7.03%, reaching $298.70, while Nebius (NBIS) fell 6.97%, hitting $155.12. The decline was brief, with prices recovering shortly afterward. The digital asset market remains sensitive to rapid shifts in sentiment and liquidity.
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