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Bitcoin recently fell below $98,000 amid a significant decline in the Nasdaq, reflecting a 3% loss as investor confidence waned due to tech sector volatility and external pressures. The cryptocurrency market is closely monitoring the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, which could influence future price dynamics and investment strategies. With over $250 million in long positions liquidated, cautious investors are adjusting their portfolios in response to economic uncertainty and regulatory developments.
Analysts at Bernstein declare that crypto has entered the "Infinity Age," predicting Bitcoin will reach $200,000 by 2025, alongside a $500 billion stablecoin market. Key trends include increased corporate treasury adoption, significant inflows into Bitcoin ETFs, and a surge in Ethereum institutional interest. The report also anticipates a shift in crypto regulations under a pro-crypto administration, fostering growth in the digital asset market.
Trump's call for all remaining Bitcoin to be mined in the US faces significant hurdles, as experts highlight global competition and Bitcoin's decentralized nature. Currently, US miners account for less than 50% of Bitcoin's computational power, with countries like China and Russia leading due to lower energy costs and regulatory advantages. As 95% of Bitcoin's total supply has already been mined, controlling future production remains a complex challenge.
Bitcoin's price surged over 130% in 2024, reaching $98,600, yet most mining companies struggled, with only 7 of 25 firms posting positive returns. Rising operational costs, increased mining difficulty, and reduced block rewards from the April halving event severely impacted profitability, leading to significant stock declines for firms like Argo Blockchain and Greenidge. To cope, miners raised over $2.2 billion through stock offerings and bolstered their balance sheets by accumulating Bitcoin reserves.
Bitcoin has surged 113% in 2024, yet most mining stocks have struggled, with many ending the year in the red, some down as much as 84%. Miners faced challenges from reduced rewards following the April halving, increased operational costs, and rising mining difficulty, prompting many to seek capital through stock offerings and diversify into sectors like AI. Notably, Core Scientific's partnership with CoreWeave aims to generate significant revenue from AI computing power.
Activist investor Starboard Value has acquired a significant stake in Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms, prompting a rise in its stock price. Starboard is advocating for Riot to shift some of its mining capacity towards hyperscalers, capitalizing on the growing demand from the AI sector. Riot has expressed its commitment to engaging with Starboard to enhance shareholder value.
Bitmain has expanded its production line to the US to enhance supply chain efficiency amid escalating trade tensions with China. The company, which holds a significant market share in Bitcoin mining, plans to roll out its Antminer S21 Pro miners this month, addressing delays faced by US miners due to customs issues. This move aligns with President-elect Donald Trump's vision for increased domestic Bitcoin production, as over 44.3% of the Bitcoin network's hashrate is concentrated in the US and Canada.
Riot Platforms plans to raise $500 million through a private bond issue to acquire more Bitcoin as prices surge near all-time highs. The offering will include senior convertible notes, with funds aimed at Bitcoin purchases and general corporate purposes. Riot currently holds 10,427 BTC and has seen significant activity in the market, with other miners also raising substantial funds recently.
Bitcoin is currently trading close to $100,000, buoyed by a week of favorable crypto-related appointments in the Trump administration. In today's CNBC Crypto World, Adam Sullivan, CEO of Core Scientific, shares insights on the company's Q3 earnings and discusses potential regulatory changes under the upcoming administration.
Donald Trump, celebrating a potential election victory, made significant promises to the crypto industry, including maintaining U.S. bitcoin holdings and firing SEC Chairman Gary Gensler. He proposed a presidential advisory council for crypto and emphasized the importance of U.S.-based bitcoin mining, asserting that his administration would support the industry against regulatory challenges. With a Republican-controlled Senate, Trump aims to create a more favorable environment for digital assets.
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