What's Going On With Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms Stock?
Portfolio Pulse from Erica Kollmann
Shares of Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (MARA) and Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT) are trading higher as Bitcoin's price rises. The approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs, including BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), initially hurt crypto stocks. Bitcoin's recovery to a 6% increase on Friday has positively impacted MARA and RIOT, which have high short interest, potentially leading to significant price volatility.
January 26, 2024 | 5:37 pm
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Marathon Digital's stock is up 11.7% due to the rise in Bitcoin prices. High short interest of 22.24% could lead to increased volatility.
Marathon Digital's stock price is closely tied to Bitcoin's performance. The recent increase in Bitcoin's price has led to a positive short-term impact on MARA's stock. The high short interest indicates that any further positive news in the crypto market could lead to a short squeeze, driving the price up even more.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Riot Platforms' stock is up 7.3% following Bitcoin's price increase. With 17% of shares sold short, the stock may see heightened volatility.
Riot Platforms benefits directly from the appreciation in Bitcoin's value, as seen by the 7.3% increase in its stock price. The significant short interest suggests that the stock could experience a short squeeze if the positive momentum in Bitcoin continues, leading to rapid price increases.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 90
NEUTRAL IMPACT
The approval of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) initially negatively impacted crypto stocks, but the sector is recovering.
While the approval of IBIT had a negative impact on crypto stocks initially, the current news focuses on the recovery of Bitcoin and related stocks. IBIT itself is not the focus of the price movement but is part of the broader context of the crypto market's dynamics.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50