US stock futures rose in early trading Friday, giving the Nasdaq 100 a chance to end a five‑day losing streak. Contracts on the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.6% by 7:20 a.m., while S&P 500 futures climbed 0.4%. If the gains hold through the day, tech shares could finally break a week‑long decline that has been fueled by long‑dated Treasury yields climbing to their highest level since 2007. The rise in futures reflects optimism that the market will rally ahead of key economic data, as well as a surge in Bitcoin, which is driving broader risk appetite. Investors are watching whether the upward momentum continues as the session progresses, with analysts noting that a sustained uptick could signal a potential shift. The Nasdaq 100, which tracks the largest U.S. tech firms, is under pressure from earnings reports and valuation concerns, but the early gains suggest a potential shift. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and Treasury yields remain key indicators of overall market health, and any significant move could impact futures across all sectors.

Bitcoin’s rally, which has seen gains of over 20% in the past month, has buoyed risk‑seeking investors and contributed to the positive futures sentiment.