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February 14, 2024, marks a significant uptick in the performance of Bitcoin mining <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/crypto-mining-stocks-outshine-bitcoins-performance-in-2023/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">stocks</a>, correlating with a positive shift in <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/impending-bitcoin-halving-may-trigger-major-hashrate-decline-say-experts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin's price</a> dynamics. Leading the charge, <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/canaan-s-revenue-drops-by-72/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Canaan</a> witnessed a remarkable 21% increase, showcasing a strong recovery momentum among North American Bitcoin mining entities. The surge in stock values spanned across 16 major <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/blockstream-aims-for-bitcoin-profit-with-mining-rig-investment-ahead-of-2024-halving/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">mining companies</a>, each boasting a minimum three-month average trading volume of $1 million, with gains ranging from 6.5% to an impressive 22%, according to <a href="https://theminermag.com/news/2024-02-14/bitcoin-btc-mining-stock-rally-can-iren/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">TheMinerMag</a>.
Canaan's performance stood out as it traded at $2.06, despite still being 40% below its 52-week high, indicating a robust market response. Following closely, <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/iris-energy-diversifies-into-ai-with-10-million-nvidia-gpu-purchase-amid-bitcoin-focus/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Iris Energy</a> reported a 17% increase, buoyed by its strategic decision to purchase an additional 816 Nvidia H100 GPUs for $22 million, effectively doubling its AI computing capacity.&nbsp;
<a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/cleanspark-doubles-down-on-bitcoin-mining-with-55m-expansion/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CleanSpark</a>'s achievement of surpassing its previous yearly highs set in December is a noteworthy milestone, positioning it as the first major mining stock to break past its prior records within this year. This accomplishment has propelled CleanSpark to overtake <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/riot-platforms-to-boost-efficiency-with-midas-immersion-coolings/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Riot</a> as the second-largest mining entity by market capitalization, signaling a potential reshuffling within the industry's top ranks.
This resurgence in mining stocks comes after a period of volatility, where a $6 billion decrease in market capitalization was observed among the 12 most traded Bitcoin mining stocks since the beginning of the year. The downturn extended into mid-January, with Bitcoin's price retraction below $39,000 following the launch of several Bitcoin spot ETFs, which initially triggered a sell-the-news reaction among investors.
However, Wednesday's price gains have revitalized investor confidence, now showcasing six public mining companies with a market capitalization exceeding $1 billion, including <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/marathon-digital-to-boost-energy-efficiency-with-s19-xp-miners/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Marathon</a>, CleanSpark, Riot, <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/bitfarms-set-to-boost-mining-capacity-with-quebec-expansion/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitfarms</a>, <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/cipher-mining-thrives-eyes-increased-market-share/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Cipher</a>, and <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/bitdeer-pioneers-crypto-mining-expansion-with-norway-and-bhutan-data-centers/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitdeer</a>. This recovery not only highlights the resilience of the Bitcoin mining sector but also underscores the evolving landscape of investment in digital currency infrastructure.

Bitcoin Mining Stocks Surge as Market Sentiment Improves

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