According to @CNBC, Shopify (SHOP) has surged in 2025 and the outlet highlights whether AI developments can extend the stock’s momentum, framing AI as a key potential catalyst for traders to monitor (Source: CNBC). Shopify has already deployed AI features such as Shopify Magic and the Sidekick assistant to help merchants generate content and manage stores, outlining concrete AI product pillars that can influence investor expectations around product updates and adoption (Source: Shopify). Shopify also supports crypto payments via integrations including Coinbase Commerce and BitPay, maintaining a direct bridge between the platform’s e-commerce activity and crypto payment rails that crypto-focused traders track (Source: Shopify; Coinbase Commerce).