<p><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDcvMDE5N2QxMjMtYzY4ZC03M2JkLWFhYmUtNWNlYjc3MGEzMDFk.jpg" alt="Bitcoin mining stocks post double-digit gains in weekly rally"></p><p>The mining companies opened sharply higher on Thursday after US nonfarm payrolls surprised to the upside.</p>