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Bitcoin Mining Companies Stock Prices Decline
Bitcoin mining companies are experiencing a significant decline in their stock prices as they face reduced revenue due to an upcoming code update for the largest cryptocurrency.
Companies Affected
- Marathon Digital Holdings Inc.
- Riot Blockchain Inc.
- CleanSpark Inc.
The Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners exchange-traded fund has also suffered a decline of approximately 28% this month.
Geopolitical Tensions and Short Interest Impact
The downward trend in Bitcoin mining stocks is further compounded by the accumulation of short interest in crypto-mining stocks and recent geopolitical tensions.
Geopolitical Impact
Iran’s retaliatory attack against Israel over the weekend has prompted a shift to a risk-off environment for investors.
CEOs Remain Optimistic
Despite challenges, the CEOs of these mining companies remain optimistic about the future.
Factors Highlighted by CEOs
- Low-cost operations
- More efficient equipment
- Growing demand for cryptocurrencies
Jason Les, CEO of Riot Blockchain, expressed his confidence in the long-term prospects of Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Halving and Revenue Impact
Bitcoin mining is an energy-intensive process that involves using specialized computers to validate transactions on the blockchain and earn rewards in the form of tokens.
Halving Event
The upcoming halving will reduce the daily production of Bitcoin rewards from 900 tokens to 450.
Increased Demand and Positive Outlook
Miners are hopeful that increased demand from new spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will help mitigate the negative impact of the halving by driving Bitcoin prices higher.
CEO Statements
“I think it is very hard to predict Bitcoin prices on any kind of short-term time frame,” said Tyler Page, CEO of Cipher Mining.
As reported, Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com, has acknowledged the possibility of selling pressure in the near term due to the “buy-the-rumor, sell-the-news” trading phenomenon.
Last week, Marathon CEO Fred Thiel said Bitcoin’s highly anticipated “halving” event may already be partially factored into the market.
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