Summary

• Bitcoin miners are pivoting to AI and HPC hosting as mining profitability declines, leveraging energy infrastructure for higher returns.
• I favor IREN, BITF, and RIOT for their strong fundamentals, expansion projects, and early traction in AI/cloud contracts or partnerships.
• IREN stands out with a $9.7B, 10-year Microsoft contract, positive adjusted EBITDA, and visible progress transitioning to AI revenues.
• Key risks include ongoing Bitcoin dependency, high sector volatility, rich valuations, and potential dilution from equity funding.

As a bitcoin (BTC-USD) investor for almost 8 years, I think I'm used to volatility. Bitcoin miners aren't immune to the volatility of their own end products. But the largest by market capitalization are now transforming

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