(Yicai Global) Sept. 25 -- Chinese stock markets closed lower as investors took profit after yesterday's rise, but digital currency shares have soared for two straight days.

The Shanghai Composite Index closed down 1 percent to 2,955.43. The Shenzhen Component fell 1.43 percent to 9,671.06. The ChiNext Price Index slumped 1.3 percent to 1672.65.

Crypto-currency shares went against the grain, climbing 6 percent.

Editor: Ben Armour