Cipher Mining、Iren飙升，币圈“血流成河”之际，比特币矿商却“因AI暴涨”

Core Insights - The valuation logic of Bitcoin mining companies is being fundamentally reshaped as they transition into power suppliers for AI, detaching their stock performance from the volatile cryptocurrency market [1][5][6] - Major partnerships with tech giants, such as Iren's $9.7 billion deal with Microsoft and Cipher Mining's $5.5 billion agreement with AWS, have significantly boosted their stock prices [1][3] Market Dynamics - Bitcoin mining companies are no longer viewed merely as Bitcoin producers but as critical infrastructure providers in the AI wave, especially as Bitcoin prices drop below $107,000 [3][4] - The mining economy is deteriorating, with the Bitcoin halving last year reducing miner rewards and increasing network difficulty, which has pressured profit margins [3][4] Financial Performance - Bitcoin miners' revenue metrics are nearing historical lows, and even recent Bitcoin price highs have not significantly improved unit revenues for mining companies [4] - The stock prices of Bitcoin mining companies are increasingly reflecting their prospects in high-performance computing (HPC) and AI rather than their mining operations [5][6] Investment Trends - Investors are primarily valuing these companies based on HPC/AI opportunities, with discussions about Bitcoin mining accounting for less than 10% of their conversations [6] - Funds tracking publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies have surged over 150% this year, significantly outpacing Bitcoin's 14% increase [6] Competitive Advantage - Bitcoin mining companies possess a critical competitive advantage with their ability to provide "immediate power," as they have existing grid connections and large-scale power supply capabilities [7] - The U.S. faces a significant power shortage for data centers, with predictions indicating a shortfall of 5 to 15 gigawatts by 2028, making the existing power resources of Bitcoin miners invaluable [7]