Bitcoin mining stocks could see massive growth in 2025, according to a report by H.C. Wainwright & Co.
The equity research estimates that the market cap of Bitcoin mining companies will surpass $100 billion in 2025, up from $36 billion in 2024—a nearly 200% increase.
This surge is attributed to improving mining economics and the ongoing Bitcoin (BTC) bull market, according to analysts. The report points to key factors driving optimism, including Bitcoin’s recent price appreciation and the continued success of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S.
These ETFs, approved earlier in 2024, have brought in $35.3 billion in net inflows and currently hold over 1 million BTC, representing 5.5% of the circulating supply.
Bitcoin mining involves the use of specialized computers to validate transactions and secure the network. Miners are rewarded with newly minted Bitcoin, but the process incurs substantial energy and operational costs.
According to the report, miners are currently profitable, with production costs significantly lower than Bitcoin’s market price of around $96,000.
Bitcoin to $225,000?
The report forecasts Bitcoin to reach $225,000 by the end of 2025, fueled by increasing institutional adoption, regulatory clarity under the new U.S. administration, and enhanced scarcity following the recent halving.
This price target implies a total market cap of $4.5 trillion for Bitcoin, or approximately 25% of gold’s market cap.
Large-scale miners with substantial Bitcoin reserves, referred to as the “Big 3” — Marathon Digital, CleanSpark, and Riot Platforms — are expected to outperform their competitors. These companies, highly sensitive to Bitcoin price movements, also feature competitive valuations compared to AI-linked miners.
The report suggests that mining stocks could outpace Bitcoin’s price gains in 2025, presenting opportunities for investors seeking exposure to the growing digital asset market.
Bitcoin miners embrace of AI
Bitcoin miners are also leveraging their expertise in power assets and high-performance computing to meet the growing demand for AI infrastructure.
A McKinsey report, cited by analysts, predicts global data center demand will grow to 152 GW by 2030, up from 57 GW in 2023. Miners are well-positioned to benefit due to their large-scale, low-cost energy capabilities.
Currently, miners operate 6.1 GW of data center capacity, with an additional 4.6 GW in development expected to be operational by 2025.
Seven miners in the sector are slated to deploy a combined 5 GW of power for AI and high-performance computing workloads by 2026, significantly reducing the typical four-year timeline for greenfield projects.
