U.S. stock markets kicked off on a positive note this trading session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 58.87 points, gaining 0.12% to settle at 49,501.31. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 pushed higher with a 16.73-point increase, representing a 0.24% gain and closing in at 6,961.20. The tech-heavy Nasdaq led the charge, surging 109.98 points or 0.47% to reach 23,640.00. The broader rally across all three major indices suggests underlying market confidence at the open, signaling potential positive sentiment rippling into risk assets including cryptocurrencies.