Analysis-Crypto investors show caution, shift to new strategies after crash

Group 1: Market Overview - The recent crypto market bust has made investors more cautious, particularly affecting the most hyped sectors of the industry [1] - The universe of crypto investment alternatives has expanded significantly, including direct cryptocurrency purchases, spot ETFs, derivatives, and shares in mining and treasury companies [2] Group 2: Bitcoin and Treasury Companies - Bitcoin's price has dropped as much as 36% from its record high of $126,223 on October 6, remaining around 30% below that peak [3] - Treasury companies holding significant portions of their assets in cryptocurrencies have seen their stock prices decline sharply, with Strategy Inc's stock down 54% from Bitcoin's October peak [4][5] Group 3: Mining Companies - Mining companies like IREN, CleanSpark, Riot, and MARA Holdings, previously favored by investors, are now pivoting to AI data centers due to setbacks in the crypto market [5][6] - These mining stocks have performed well this year by combining exposure to digital assets and AI themes [6]