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JPMorgan Identifies Mining Stocks as Promising Investments Before Bitcoin Halving

by Matoy
April 17, 2024
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  • JPMorgan highlights potential investment opportunities in mining stocks, noting a 28% market cap drop recently.
  • Bitcoin’s impressive 43% gain this year contrasts with mining stocks’ 20% minimum losses.
  • The bank is particularly optimistic about Riot Platforms and Iris Energy based on their current valuations.

Amid the approaching Bitcoin halving, JPMorgan has pinpointed a significant opportunity in the mining sector. According to a recent report by the bank, the dip in the market capitalization of major U.S.-listed bitcoin miners could present a prime buying opportunity for investors.

Market Trends and Investment Insights

The research conducted by JPMorgan tracked 14 prominent U.S.-listed bitcoin mining companies and found that their total market capitalization had decreased by $5.8 billion, falling to $14.2 billion in the two weeks leading up to April 15. This 28% reduction occurred as these stocks not only underperformed relative to Bitcoin itself but also saw each losing at least 20% of their value.

ICYMI: JPMorgan has identified crypto mining stocks as a current opportunity, dropping 28% in market value just before the #Bitcoin halvinghttps://t.co/mWU0sFI6Lv

— BlockNews.com (@blocknewsdotcom) April 17, 2024

Despite these challenges, Bitcoin has shown remarkable growth, rising 43% since the start of the year and achieving a 130% increase over the past six months. Analysts Reginald Smith and Charles Pearce from JPMorgan suggest that the market might have experienced an early surge in anticipation of the halving, which typically leads to increased prices due to the reduced pace of new Bitcoin entering circulation.

Strategic Recommendations and Future Outlook

The upcoming halving, scheduled around April 19-20, is expected to slow the rate of Bitcoin supply growth significantly. This event, occurring every four years, historically triggers volatility and heightened trading activity in the cryptocurrency and related stocks.

The analysts are particularly bullish about the prospects of Riot Platforms (RIOT) and Iris Energy (IREN). These companies are deemed to have attractive relative valuations, especially in the context of the current market downturn for mining stocks. Additionally, the report indicates that while mining profitability was subdued in early April due to rapid increases in network hashrate outpacing Bitcoin price gains, the broader outlook remains positive.

JPMorgan’s analysis suggests that the recent underperformance of mining stocks, combined with the expected volatility from the Bitcoin halving, could create lucrative opportunities for investors. With a careful approach, stakeholders might capitalize on these dynamics to enhance their portfolios as the cryptocurrency sector prepares for its next evolutionary step.

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