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There's an important new trend taking over the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining sector right now. Bitcoin mining companies both large and small are now selling off their Bitcoin holdings and using those funds to finance a major new expansion into artificial intelligence (AI) computing.
Bitcoin (BTC) is on track for its strongest weekly gain since September 2025, defying a broader risk-off backdrop driven by the escalating US–Israel tensions with Iran. Key takeaways: STRC hints at $776 million in Bitcoin buying power As of Saturday,
Bitcoin is once again moving closely in step with US stocks, at just about the worst time for crypto diehards.
The bitcoin price initially crashed as the U.S. and Iran launched strikes on Iran last month before bouncing back. Since then, the bitcoin and crypto market has teetered on the verge of collapse, though some bullish voices have predicted a coming bitcoin price boom.
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The 20 millionth Bitcoin was mined March 2026, leaving 1 million BTC to be issued as block rewards to miners in near-breakeven economics.
Bitcoin miners say they are open to selling BTC holdings.
Both cryptocurrencies have gotten much more affordable after the recent market downturn.
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Shares of MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) are surging roughly 8% in Friday trading, with shares climbing toward $9.50 as of midday. The move comes as Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) pushes higher; meanwhile, the debate over whether MARA Holdings represents a deeply undervalued infrastructure play or a value trap is heating up again.
Crypto stocks were gaining late Friday morning as Bitcoin and related cryptocurrency sell-offs could reportedly be entering their final phase. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is on track to close the week ~9% higher,