Group 1 - Canaan Inc. has expanded its North American presence by acquiring a 49% equity interest in three West Texas mining projects from Cipher Mining for approximately $39.75 million, funded by issuing over 800 million Class A ordinary shares [1][2][5] - The acquisition includes 6,840 Avalon A15Pro mining rigs, providing Canaan with access to 120 MW of operational power capacity and an operating hashrate of approximately 4.4 EH/s, benefiting from low power costs averaging below 3 cents per kWh [2][5] - The partnership with WindHQ, which retains a 51% stake, allows Canaan to integrate its ASIC technology with localized energy infrastructure expertise, marking a strategic shift towards an asset-heavy energy model focused on direct US power applications [5][6]

TMG Core 展台的液体 浸没式冷却矿槽中的加密货币矿机。 罗森布拉特证券公司一份最新分析师报告显示，随着比特币这一龙头加密货币进一步下跌，多数比特币 矿商已无法从相关数字资产业务中获利。 比特币最新成交价为 64，143.00 美元，今年以来累计下跌约 26%。周二早些时候，比特币价格一度跌 破 63，000 美元，逼近两周多来的最低水平。 罗森布拉特分析师指出，加密货币此次持续下跌，可能会让多数比特币矿商面临的风险进一步加剧。 罗森布拉特分析师克里斯・布伦德勒周一在给客户的报告中表示："目前挖矿收益已低于 3 美分，跌至 除效率最高的矿机外，其余所有矿机均无法盈利的水平。" 加密货币挖矿是一项高能耗流程，通过在计算机网络上验证数字交易来获取代币（多数情况下为比特 币）。比特币算力价格，指矿商每太哈希算力可获得的收益。 但随着比特币价格受挫，其网络算力价格同步下跌，导致矿商投入大量成本却几乎无利可图。 Hashrate Index 数据显示，过去三个月比特币算力价格下跌约 30%，与比特币本身跌幅基本一致。其算 力价格最新徘徊在 28 美元/太哈希/秒/天左右。 布伦德勒在报告中写道："比特币挖矿的盈利 ...

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Investment Rating - The report suggests a cautious approach to the cryptocurrency market due to the current low sentiment and advises focusing on companies with strong earnings reports or those transitioning to AI data centers [4][24]. Core Insights - The cryptocurrency market has seen a significant decline, with a total market capitalization of $2.17 trillion, down 23.6% from the previous week. Bitcoin's lowest price during the week was $60,074, and Ethereum's was $1,749 [1][10]. - The average holding price for Bitcoin is approximately $55,174, which is lower than the short-term investors' cost basis, indicating a bearish sentiment in the market. The Fear and Greed Index is at 8, reflecting "extreme fear" [11][1]. - Global cryptocurrency trading volume increased by 60.2% week-on-week, with Coinbase's spot trading volume rising by 113.9% [15][16]. Global Policy and Industry News - The China Securities Regulatory Commission issued guidelines for the issuance of asset-backed securities tokens overseas, which will be regulated by different authorities based on the type of asset [2][17]. - Tether reported record highs in Q4 2025, with a market cap of $187.3 billion and a user base of 535 million, marking significant growth [21][2]. - Ondo launched a platform for real-time trading of U.S. stocks post-IPO, allowing global users to trade major stocks and ETFs with leverage [21][2]. Company News - Bullish reported a record digital asset sales figure of $64.3 billion for Q4 2025, despite a net loss of $560 million. The company has become the second-largest Bitcoin options trading platform [22][3]. - Gemini announced a 25% workforce reduction and will focus on the U.S. market, exiting the UK and European markets [22][3]. - Cipher Mining plans to issue senior secured notes to raise $2 billion for data center construction [23][3]. - Bitfarms is transitioning from Bitcoin mining to developing high-performance computing and AI data centers, relocating its headquarters to the U.S. [23][3]. Investment Recommendations - Given the current market conditions, the report recommends maintaining caution and focusing on companies that are performing well during earnings season or those transitioning to AI data centers, such as Applied Digital and IREN Limited [4][24].

Investment Rating - The report suggests a cautious approach in the current cryptocurrency market due to low sentiment and recommends focusing on companies with strong earnings during the earnings season or those transitioning from mining to AI data centers [4][24]. Core Insights - The cryptocurrency market has seen a significant decline, with a total market capitalization of $2.17 trillion, down 23.6% from the previous week. Bitcoin's lowest price during the week was $60,074, and Ethereum's was $1,749. The fear and greed index indicates extreme fear at a score of 8 [1][10][11]. - Tether reported record highs in its Q4 2025 report, with a market capitalization of $187.3 billion and a user base of 535 million, marking an increase of over 30 million users for eight consecutive quarters [21]. - The decentralized telecom network World Mobile has expanded its coverage to over seven countries, with more than 3 million daily active users and over 100,000 AirNodes deployed [17][18]. Market Review - The cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 23.6% this week, with Bitcoin and Ethereum prices dropping by 16.1% and 23.6%, respectively [10][14]. - The average holding price for Bitcoin is approximately $55,174, which is below the short-term investors' cost basis [11][12]. - Global cryptocurrency trading volume increased by 60.2% week-on-week, with Coinbase's spot trading volume rising by 113.9% [15][16]. Company News - Bullish reported a record digital asset sales figure of $64.3 billion for Q4 2025, with a net loss of $560 million and an adjusted EBITDA of $44.5 million [22]. - Gemini announced a 25% workforce reduction and plans to focus solely on the U.S. market, exiting the UK, EEA, and Australia [22]. - Cipher Mining plans to issue senior secured notes to raise $2 billion for data center construction [23]. Investment Recommendations - The report advises maintaining caution in the current market and suggests monitoring companies that perform well during earnings season or those transitioning to AI data centers, such as HUT 8 and IREN Limited [4][24].

Core Insights - The software sector in the US has experienced a significant downturn, with major companies like Microsoft and Oracle seeing substantial stock price declines, leading to a total market cap loss of $1 trillion [1][4] - The release of a new tool by AI startup Anthropic has heightened investor concerns about the potential disruption of the software industry by AI technologies, triggering a wave of selling and short-selling by hedge funds [1][2][5] Market Performance - As of February 5, multiple software stocks have seen declines exceeding 30% year-to-date, with Unity Software down 47.45%, Applovin down 44.31%, and Figma down 40.59% [2][3] - Major players like Microsoft and Oracle have also faced downward pressure, with declines of 18.6% and 29.79% respectively [3] Short-Selling Activity - Hedge funds have aggressively shorted software stocks, with TeraWulf and Asana experiencing the highest short-selling pressures, at over 35% and 25% of their tradable shares respectively [4] - Hedge funds have profited $24 billion from short-selling activities in the software sector amid the $1 trillion market cap loss [4] Industry Outlook - The software industry is expected to undergo significant differentiation, with only a few companies like Microsoft likely to successfully integrate AI and adapt to the ongoing technological shifts [5] - The transition from traditional SaaS platforms to AI-native platforms is seen as a major paradigm shift, with historical precedents indicating that such transformations occur approximately every 10 to 15 years [6] - The first wave of AI-native companies is anticipated to begin their IPO processes later this year, which may pose challenges for traditional software vendors [6]

Core Viewpoint - IREN, a Bitcoin miner and AI services provider, experienced a stock rebound after reporting a significant net loss for fiscal Q2 2026, which was attributed to a drop in Bitcoin prices [1] Financial Performance - IREN reported a net loss of $155.4 million for fiscal Q2 2026, a stark contrast to a net income of $19 million in the same period last year [1] - The company's shares fell over 11% on Thursday due to Bitcoin prices dropping below $63,000, reaching 16-month lows [1] Market Context - The overall market saw a rise in Dow Jones futures and a bounce in Bitcoin prices, while Amazon's stock declined due to substantial capital spending [1] - IREN's stock performance is linked to broader trends in the cryptocurrency market, particularly the fluctuations in Bitcoin prices [1] Strategic Developments - IREN, along with Cipher Mining, has surged in stock value due to AI cloud deals with major companies like Microsoft and Amazon Web Services [1] - The company is positioned to benefit from the intersection of AI services and Bitcoin mining amid ongoing power shortages [1]

Core Viewpoint - Bitfarms is transitioning from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure, rebranding as Keel Infrastructure to focus on high-performance computing (HPC) and AI data centers in North America [1][2]. Company Transition - The company announced its intention to abandon Bitcoin mining in November, aiming to improve net operating incomes by shifting to AI infrastructure [1]. - CEO Ben Gagnon emphasized that the new name reflects the company's infrastructure-first approach and its commitment to building future computing infrastructure [2]. - A shareholder vote is scheduled for March 20 to approve the transition, which is part of a strategic review by the board over the past year [3]. Market Reaction - Following the announcement, shares of Bitfarms (BITF) increased by 27%, trading around $2.17, amid a broader recovery in crypto equities [2]. - The company plans to complete its U.S. redomiciliation by April 1 and will trade on Nasdaq under the ticker KEEL [2]. Industry Context - Other publicly traded Bitcoin miners, such as Riot Platforms and MARA Holdings, are also shifting towards AI, indicating a broader trend in the industry [4]. - The move to AI may provide a more stable revenue stream for miners facing uncertainty due to fluctuating Bitcoin prices, which recently dropped significantly [4][5].

Core Insights - Hedge funds are increasing short positions in software stocks, contributing to significant sell-offs in the sector this year [1] - Hedge funds have made $24 billion in profits from shorting software stocks since 2026, while the total market capitalization of the U.S. software industry has decreased by $1 trillion during the same period [1] - The focus of short-selling appears to be on companies providing basic automation services, which are at risk of being replaced by new AI tools [1] Group 1 - Hedge funds are currently net short on the software industry, indicating a bearish outlook [2] - The stocks facing the largest short bets include TeraWulf and Asana, with over 35% and 25% of their tradable shares shorted, respectively [2] - Dropbox and Cipher Mining have 19% and 17% of their float shorted [2] Group 2 - The worst-performing stocks in the iShares Expanded Tech Software ETF (IGV) this year include Intuit and DocuSign, both down over 30% [3] - Major stocks within the ETF, such as Microsoft and Oracle, have also suffered, with declines of 15% and 21% respectively, while Salesforce, Adobe, and ServiceNow have dropped over 20% [4] - The recent sell-off was triggered by concerns over AI disruption, particularly following the release of a new tool by AI startup Anthropic [4] Group 3 - Despite the sell-off, there is currently no widespread panic in the credit markets, as corporate revolving credit lines remain untapped [5] - Analysts suggest that market sentiment may shift soon with several software companies set to release earnings reports [6]

Group 1 - The Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF is flat year to date, despite Bitcoin's 20% decline over the past year, with most losses occurring recently [1][2] - The ETF has almost tripled from its trough to peak last year, indicating potential despite Bitcoin's current weaknesses [2] - The ETF is primarily composed of crypto mining companies pivoting to AI infrastructure, with eight of its top ten holdings focused on this transition [5][7] Group 2 - Iren is the largest position in the ETF, accounting for nearly 15% of total assets, while Applied Digital and Cipher Mining together make up over 12% [7] - Five of the top ten positions have more than doubled in value over the past year, representing about two-thirds of the fund's total assets [8] - The ETF has a high expense ratio of 0.85%, which is considered excessive compared to many index funds with ratios below 0.1% [9][10]