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NEW YORK, Feb. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Fermi Inc. (NASDAQ:FRMI), certain of the Company’s senior executives and directors, and underwriters of Fermi’s Initial Public Offering after a significant stock drop resulting from potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in Fermi, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/fermi-inc-class-action-lawsuit.

Investors have until March 6, 2026, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts securities fraud claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Fermi securities, as well as claims under Sections 11 and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933 on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Fermi common stock pursuant and traceable to the Company’s Initial Public Offering. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and is captioned Lupia v. Fermi Inc., et al., No. 1:26-cv-00050.

Why is Fermi Being Sued for Violations of the Federal Securities Laws?

Fermi is an energy and AI infrastructure company that purportedly intends to build multiple, large scale nuclear reactors to support its own network of large, grid-independent data centers powered by nuclear and other energy to power AI companies. Fermi’s first project is Project Matador, its flagship, first-of-its kind energy and AI infrastructure campus designed to provide dedicated power for AI workloads.

Fermi completed its IPO in October 2025. In the IPO Registration Statement, Fermi represented that it “entered into a letter of intent . . . with an investment grade-rated tenant (the ‘First Tenant’) to lease a portion of the Project Matador Site . . . for an initial lease term of twenty years.” The Company also represented there was strong demand for Project Matador and that construction of the facility would be funded by “tenant payments” and “lease agreements.” Following the IPO, Fermi announced that the First Tenant entered into an Advance in Aid of Construction Agreement, through which it would advance up to $150 million to Fermi to fund Project Matador construction costs.

As alleged, in truth, Fermi overstated tenant demand for Project Matador and misrepresented the agreement with the First Tenant.

Why did Fermi’s Stock Drop?

On December 12, 2025, Fermi disclosed that “[o]n December 11, 2025, the First Tenant notified the Company that it is terminating the [Advance of Aid of Construction Agreement]” after “[t]he exclusivity period set forward in the letter of intent expired.” Fermi also stated that it had “commenced discussions with several other potential tenants” and “continue[s] to negotiate the terms of a lease agreement at Project Matador” with the First Tenant. This news caused the price of Fermi stock to drop $5.16 per share, or more than 33%, from a closing price of $15.25 per share on December 11, 2025, to $10.09 per share on December 12, 2025.

Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/fermi-inc-class-action-lawsuit.

What Can You Do?

If you invested in Fermi, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.

Submit your information by visiting:

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Or contact:
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212.789.3619

Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?

BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.

For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for securities fraud after significant stock drops resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in Plug Power, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/plug-power-class-action-lawsuit.

Investors have until April 3, 2026, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Plug Power securities. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York and is captioned Ortolani v. Plug Power Inc., et al., No. 1:26-cv-00165.

Why is Plug Power Being Sued for Securities Fraud?

Plug Power provides hydrogen fuel cell turnkey solutions for the electric mobility and stationary power markets and develops infrastructure such as hydrogen production plants. During the relevant period, Plug Power announced it had “closed a $1.66 billion loan guarantee” from the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Loan Program Office to “help finance the construction of up to six projects to produce and liquefy zero- or low-carbon hydrogen at scale throughout the United States.”

As alleged, in truth, Plug Power materially overstated the likelihood that DOE loan funds would ultimately become available to Plug Power, and that Plug Power would ultimately construct the hydrogen production facilities necessary to receive those funds.

Why did Plug Power’s Stock Drop?

On October 7, 2025, Plug Power announced the abrupt departure of its CEO, Andrew Marsh, and its President, Sanjay Shrestha. This news caused the price of Plug Power stock to drop $0.26 per share, or 6.3%, from a closing price of $4.13 per share on October 6, 2025, to $3.87 per share on October 7, 2025.

A month later, on November 10, 2025, Plug Power announced that it “suspended activities under the DOE loan program,” which purportedly allowed the Company to “redeploy capital” to pursue an agreement with a U.S. data center developer to monetize electricity rights. This news caused the price of Plug Power stock to drop $0.09 per share, or 3.4%, from a closing price of $2.65 per share on November 7, 2025, to $2.56 per share on November 10, 2025, the next trading day.

Then, on November 13, 2025, The Washington Examiner reported that Plug Power “confirmed . . . that it suspended activities” on “its plans to construct six facilities to produce and liquefy zero or low-carbon hydrogen, putting at risk” the $1.66 billion DOE loan it closed in January. This news caused the price of Plug Power stock to drop $0.48 per share, or 17.6%, from a closing price of $2.49 per share on November 13, 2025, to $2.25 per share on November 14, 2025.

Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/plug-power-class-action-lawsuit.

What Can You Do?

If you invested in Plug Power, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.

Submit your information by visiting:

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/plug-power-class-action-lawsuit

Or contact:
Adam McCall
[email protected]
212.789.3619

Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?

BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, “Litigation Stars” by Benchmark Litigation, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.

For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading international securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE:ITGR) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in Integer, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/integer-holdings-corporation-class-action-lawsuit.

Investors have until February 9, 2026, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Integer common stock. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and is captioned West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. Integer Holdings Corporation, et al., No. 1:25-cv-10251.

Why is Integer Being Sued For Securities Fraud?

Integer designs and manufactures cardiac rhythm management and cardiovascular products, including electrophysiology (“EP”) devices that map the heart’s electrical activity to diagnose and treat arrhythmias.

During the relevant period, Integer repeatedly touted its EP sales growth and market position while overstating demand for its EP devices.

As alleged, in truth, demand for and revenue from Integer’s EP products had fallen sharply—directly contradicting the Company’s public assurances.

Why did Ineger’s Stock Drop?

On October 23, 2025, Integer disclosed that it lowered its 2025 sales guidance to a range between $1.840 billion and $1.854 billion, from a range between $1.850 billion and $1.876 billion, and well below analysts’ estimates. The Company also revealed that it expected poor net sales growth of -2% to 2% and organic sales growth of 0% to 4% for 2026. Integer also admitted that two of its EP devices experienced “slower than forecasted” adoption and that it expected the slower demand “to continue into 2026.” This news caused the price of Integer stock to drop $35.22 per share, or more than 32%, from a closing price of $109.11 per share on October 22, 2025, to $73.89 per share on October 23, 2025.

Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/integer-holdings-corporation-class-action-lawsuit.

What Can You Do?

If you invested in Integer, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.

Submit your information by visiting:

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/integer-holdings-corporation-class-action-lawsuit

Or contact:
Adam McCall
[email protected]
212.789.3619

Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?

BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.

For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/integer-holdings-corporation-class-action-lawsuit

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MSTX, the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long MSTR ETF, remains a 'Sell' after collapsing over 90% in the past year. The ETF's structure amplifies downside as MSTR shares fall, with current price action risking delisting unless a reverse split occurs. MSTR's balance sheet is stable until 2028, but its equity is highly sensitive to further bitcoin declines, driving continued bearishness.

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Wall Street ended the trading week struggling to come out of the deep technology-led selloff, which pushed most of the Magnificent Seven names and some of the top tech companies in the red, despite positive Q4 earnings.

The Dow Jones (DJI), however, managed to rally on Friday and reached the 50,000 level for the first time, lifted by Nvidia (NVDA), which pushed other chip stocks higher.

In addition, Bitcoin (BTC-USD) reached a new low on Thursday’s post-market hours of $60,230.14 before rising more than 14% on Friday. The cryptocurrency has suffered a 43% decline since its peak of $126,223.32.

On the economic side, the U.S. private sector added only 22K jobs in January, compared to the 45K expected, according to ADP. Also, U.S.-based employers announced 108K job cuts in January, which was the highest for the month since 2009 and the highest monthly total since Oct. 2025, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

For the week, the S&P (SP500) dipped -0.10%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (COMP:IND) fell -1.8%, and the blue-chip Dow (DJI) added +2.5%. Read a preview of next week's major events in Seeking Alpha's Catalyst Watch.

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Weekly Movement U.S. Indices
Dow +2.5% to 50,116. S&P 500 -0.1% to 6,932. Nasdaq -1.8% to 23,031. Russell 2000 +2.2% to 2,670. CBOE Volatility Index +1.8% to 17.76. S&P 500 Sectors
Consumer Staples +6%. Utilities +0.2%. Financials +1.5%. Telecom -4.4%. Healthcare +1.9%. Industrials +4.7%. Information Technology -1.4%. Materials +3.5%. Energy +4.3%. Consumer Discretionary -4.6%. Real Estate +2.1%.

World Indices
London +1.4% to 10,370. France +1.8% to 8,274. Germany +0.7% to 24,721. Japan +1.8% to 54,254. China -1.3% to 4,066. Hong Kong -3% to 26,560. India +1.6% to 83,580.

Commodities and Bonds
Crude Oil WTI -2.6% to $63.55/bbl. Gold +5% to $4,979.8/oz. Natural Gas -21.4% to 3.422. Ten-Year Bond Yield -0.2 bps to 4.206.

Forex and Cryptos
EUR/USD -0.28%. USD/JPY +1.58%. GBP/USD -0.56%. Bitcoin -9.6%. Litecoin -7.5%. Ethereum -14.1%. XRP -10.6%.

Top S&P 500 Gainers
DaVita (DVA) +29%. Teradyne (TER) +25%. Tapestry (TPR) +20%. The Hershey (HSY) +19%. Corning (GLW) +18%.

Top S&P 500 Losers
Molina Healthcare (MOH) -27%. Gartner (IT) -25%. PayPal Holdings (PYPL) -23%. IQVIA Holdings (IQV) -19%. FactSet Research Systems (FDS) -18%.

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Chip stocks continued their strong run in January after a monster 2025, with a broadening out of the winners.

Shares of the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX +5.34%) rallied 12% in January, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

The SOXX provides diversified exposure to the semiconductor sector, with 30 names in a modified weighting scheme, and no stock exceeding 8% at the start of each rebalancing period. Moreover, this ETF excludes companies domiciled outside the United States, such as sector heavyweights Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM +5.48%) and ASML Holdings (ASML +4.64%).

And yet, it was likely the earnings results from TSMC and its capital-spending projections, along with skyrocketing memory prices, that drove this outperforming sector even higher.

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Memory prices and CPUs join the AI party The first two years of the artificial intelligence boom mainly came from AI GPUs made by Nvidia (NVDA +8.01%). And while it appears that GPUs are still in short supply, sometime late last year, the memory and storage sector experienced its own boom, along with traditional CPUs.

The move likely has to do with the AI buildout migrating from the training stage to deploying more infrastructure for inference, which is essentially the use of AI models in everyday tasks. That appears to have reignited demand for traditional DRAM, NAND flash, and hard disk drives for local storage, as well as for enterprise CPUs to deploy the models, orchestrate traffic, and enable machines to talk to one another.

During the quarter, forecasts for both DRAM and NAND flash pricing skyrocketed. In fact, the price of traditional DRAM is expected to increase by 90% to 95% compared with the prior quarter, while NAND flash is projected to surge by 55% to 60%, according to Trendforce.

Thus, it's no wonder that memory giant Micron (MU +3.08%), now the ETF's largest weighting, rallied 45.6% in January.

But the demand surge isn't just happening with memory chips. It appears the massive AI capital-spending cycle continues to lift all boats. While TSMC isn't part of the overall ETF, the company reported blowout earnings and forecast massive capital spending of $52 billion to $56 billion in 2026, up 40% from 2025.

The massive spending increase for TSMC, along with huge increases in memory prices, caused semiconductor equipment companies to rally as well.

The outsize gains from Micron and the semicaps were enough to offset rather middling January performances from the large weightings of Nvidia (NVDA +8.01%), which rose just 2.5%, and Broadcom (AVGO +7.26%), which actually declined 4.3% during the month.

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Turbulence in February After the strong January, the SOXX is down 4.6% this month as of this writing. The decline is likely due to investors taking profits following Advanced Micro Devices (AMD +8.32%) earnings, during which management provided guidance that may have fallen short of investors' high expectations.

Still, AMD's underwhelming forecast appears to be a supply problem, not a demand problem. Meanwhile, the capital spending forecasts from the major cloud companies this earnings season have come in far higher than investors expected, suggesting the AI infrastructure buildout is set for another strong year of growth in 2026. Whether that continues beyond 2026 is anyone's guess, but as of now, the most intelligent people in the tech sector see AI as a long-term, transformational technology. If that remains true, semiconductor stocks should continue to broadly benefit.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Pomdoctor To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Pomdoctor between October 9, 2025 and December 11, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Pomdoctor Limited ("Pomdoctor" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: POM) and reminds investors of the April 6, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

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As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) that PomDoctor was the subject of a fraudulent stock promotion scheme involving social media based misinformation and impersonated financial professionals; (2) that insiders and/or affiliates used offshore or nominee accounts to facilitate the coordinated dumping of shares during a price inflation campaign; (3) that PomDoctor's public statements and risk disclosures omitted any mention of the false rumors and artificial trading activity driving the stock price; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not. 

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Palantir remains a buy after a 30% pullback, as Q4 results far exceeded expectations and reinforced its robust growth narrative. PLTR delivered 70% YoY revenue growth in Q4 2025, 139% net dollar retention, and nearly 700% YoY net income growth, demonstrating operational leverage. Record billings, accelerating deal volume, and an 85% Q1 2026 revenue growth forecast underpin continued momentum despite slowing new customer growth.

The software sector is currently weathering a violent storm, characterized by a rapid sell-off that some are calling a “SaaSapocalypse.”

The panic intensified this week as AI startup “Anthropic” introduced advanced capabilities to its Claude Cowork agent, fueling fears that traditional software-as-a-service models are on the brink of obsolescence.

However, Wedbush’s senior analyst Dan Ives is standing firm against the tide of pessimism.

He argues that the market is overreacting to a “doomsday scenario” that ignores the deep structural moats surrounding established players.

While acknowledging that AI presents a near-term headwind, Ives insists the magnitude of the rout is a “major head scratcher.”

He maintains that enterprise customers are far too entrenched in their existing digital architectures to abandon them for unproven AI models that currently lack the capacity to handle massive data structures or guarantee absolute security.

Palantir stock: the “Messi of AI” remains unmatched Copy link to section

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has found itself caught in a broader software downdraft, yet Dan Ives remains remarkably bullish, famously labeling the company the “Messi of AI.”

Despite the stock’s premium valuation (nearly 200x forward earnings) and recent volatility, Ives maintains an “outperform” rating and a robust $230 price target.

According to him, Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) is not just another software tool but a “foundational moat” that competitors cannot easily replicate.

While skeptics worry about the high cost of entry, Ives believes the “Software Armageddon” narrative misses the mark regarding PLTR stock’s unique position in the Department of War and large-scale commercial sectors.

“Palantir is helping lead the AI Revolution into the use case phase,” the Wedbush analyst noted –  emphasizing that as enterprises move from mere experimentation to actual production, Palantir’s speed-to-deployment and outcome-driven ROI will make it more relevant than ever.

CrowdStrike stock: the gold standard for the AI era Copy link to section

In the cybersecurity realm, CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD) is facing its own trial by fire, with shares sliding significantly as part of the sector-wide retreat.

Nevertheless, Ives views this as a “table pounder” buying opportunity, reiterating an “outperform” rating and a $600 price target.

He views CRWD stock as the “gold standard” and the likely “operating system” for security in the AI age.

The fear that AI agents will bypass existing security frameworks is, in Ives’ view, a bit too “overblown.”

He contends that new AI players “don’t have the current capacity to hold all enterprise data” or the proven track record to protect organizational structures from sophisticated malware.

For Dan Ives, the current sell-off is a temporary disconnect from reality as CrowdStrike’s platform is too deeply ingrained in the global enterprise ecosystem to be displaced by the current wave of AI disruption, making it a primary winner when the dust finally settles.

When considered as a percentage of GDP, the projected spending of four tech giants for 2026 rivals the most momentous capital efforts in U.S. history, as shown in these charts.

Prices for GLP-1s are falling fast, forcing companies to adapt.

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CompaniesFeb 7 (Reuters) - British bank NatWest Group (NWG.L), opens new tab is closing in on a 2.5 billion pound ($3.4 billion) takeover of one of Britain's largest wealth managers, Evelyn Partners, Sky News reported on Saturday, citing sources.

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

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NatWest faced competition from rival bank Barclays (BARC.L), opens new tab as both bidders submitted offers for Evelyn last week, Sky News reported on Wednesday.

NatWest was expected to pay between 2.5-3 billion pounds to buy Evelyn, the report said, adding that an announcement confirming the deal could come in the early part of next week.

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Reporting by Rhea Rose Abraham in Bengaluru; Editing by Toby Chopra

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Tech stocks have struggled in recent days amid fears of overspending on artificial intelligence and a sharp selloff in software and semiconductor names.

Apple, however, has emerged as a rare outperformer, bucking the broader downturn and attracting renewed investor interest.

Shares of Apple were up about 6% this week as of Thursday morning, making it the only “Magnificent Seven” stock in positive territory.

Over the same period, the Nasdaq has fallen roughly 3%.

On Wednesday alone, Apple beat the Nasdaq by four percentage points, its biggest single-day outperformance in more than a year, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

Apple stands out amid tech rout Copy link to section

The rally marks a notable shift for the iPhone maker, whose stock had underperformed for much of the past year due to concerns that it was lagging peers in artificial intelligence.

Apple shares rose 8% in 2025, well below the S&P 500’s 16% gain.

This week’s performance comes as a wave of selling hit the software sector after Anthropic launched a new legal tool for its Claude chatbot, stoking fears that AI could disrupt traditional software businesses.

Since Tuesday, the selloff has erased more than $1.2 trillion in market value from software and semiconductor companies, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

At the same time, investors have grown uneasy about the scale of AI-related capital spending announced by Big Tech firms.

Meta Platforms recently forecast up to $135 billion in capital expenditures for 2026, while Alphabet said it could spend as much as $185 billion next year on AI investments.

Against that backdrop, Apple’s comparatively restrained approach has become a selling point.

The company is expected to spend about $13 billion on capital expenditures in 2026, far less than its largest peers.

Earnings boost and rotation within tech Copy link to section

Apple’s gains have also been supported by a strong earnings report released last week.

The company posted record iPhone sales and delivered stronger-than-expected guidance on revenue and gross margins, easing worries that rising memory costs would squeeze profitability.

“Shares of Apple may be benefiting as investors move money out of software stocks and look for new opportunities within the tech sector,” Andrew Graham, founder and portfolio manager at Jackson Square Capital, said in a MarketWatch report.

Anthropic’s recent release, he added, has “only added more fuel to a software-sector meltdown that’s been going on since July.”

Apple briefly reclaimed its position as the world’s second-largest company by market capitalisation on Thursday, with a valuation of about $4.05 trillion, narrowly ahead of Alphabet’s $4.00 trillion.

The stock’s resilience has come even as questions linger around its AI strategy and its partnership with Google to power Apple Intelligence.

Critics have argued that outsourcing key AI capabilities could limit Apple’s long-term competitiveness.

Still, the company’s lower spending profile has resonated with investors as concerns mount over whether massive AI investments will generate near-term returns.

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Looking ahead, Apple faces another strategic decision as a global memory chip shortage pushes component prices higher.

CEO Tim Cook acknowledged on the company’s earnings call that memory costs are expected to rise sharply but declined to say whether Apple would pass those costs on to consumers.

“There are different levers that we can push, and who knows how successful they’ll be, but there’s just a range of options,” Cook said.

Analysts believe Apple’s scale and long-standing supplier relationships could allow it to secure enough memory chips, even as rivals struggle.

If Apple holds prices steady while competitors raise them, iPhones could become more attractive, potentially boosting market share. A price increase, however, could give rivals room to follow suit.

“This is the biggest question for the industry now,” said Nabila Popal, a senior research director at IDC in a Reuters report. “This is a two-sided sword because if Apple doesn’t raise prices, while it will help grow market share, it will also upset investors.”

For now, Apple’s combination of strong iPhone demand, cautious spending, and relative insulation from the software selloff has positioned it as a haven within a turbulent tech sector, even as broader questions about AI, pricing, and supply chains continue to hang over the industry.

SummaryBitcoin's price drop linked to thin liquidity and market volatilityBitcoin's market depth shrinks, causing larger price swingsTrump's crypto policies impact bitcoin's market dynamicsNEW YORK, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Bitcoin could drop further after wiping out all of its price gains since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump as liquidity is expected to remain thin for the near future.

Bitcoin's slump alongside other digital asset prices coincides with investor concerns about inflated tech valuations and the uncertain path of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts.

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"This contraction has been underway for several months and remains ongoing, suggesting it is likely to persist for some time," said Thomas Probst, a research analyst at crypto data provider Kaiko.

"Reduced liquidity translates into sharper and more erratic price movements," he added.

Precious metals and cryptocurrencies sold off heavily January 30, after U.S. President Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, due to expectations he could shrink the Fed's balance sheet, reducing demand for bitcoin. Digital asset prices have seesawed since, declining to close down 20% on Thursday before rebounding Friday.

A graph showing the price of bitcoin since Nov. 2024, showing that the world's largest cryptocurrency soared after U.S. President Donald Trump's election, but has faced headwinds in the last few months under various macroeconomic pressures.The moves have raised questions about the outlook for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the year ahead. The end of the year proved to be tumultuous: October also saw the largest crypto liquidation event in history after Trump announced new tariffs on Chinese imports, washing out liquidity that has yet to fully return.

"The flash crash back in the fall was this kind of pin that popped the leverage bubble," said Denny Galindo, an investment strategist at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.

The Trump administration's friendly stance toward crypto helped give bitcoin a major boost last year, sending it to an all-time high above $125,000 in October. Still, Trump's introduction of pro-crypto policies in 2025 has not stemmed the latest price declines.

Bitcoin fell below $61,000 on Thursday, its lowest level since a month before Trump's election.

But some analysts have theorized that the worst may already be over.

“There are several things signifying that we are very close to a bottom, if not having achieved it," said James Butterfill, head of research at crypto asset manager CoinShares, who added some investors might choose to buy the dip. Selling by so-called "whales" -- individuals or entities holding 10,000 or more bitcoin -- has started to slow, he said.

“I think a lot of investors are seeing this as actually an opportunity, rather than running for the hills," he said.

THIN LIQUIDITYBitcoin's average 1% market depth - a measure of the crypto token's ability to absorb trades without significant price fluctuations - was more than $8 million in 2025, but fell to around $6 million after October 10, and now stands at around $5 million, Probst said.

That means that the amount of bitcoin available to trade at close to the current price has been shrinking, so even relatively small orders now cause bigger moves than they did prior to October's crash.

"It is the trend in liquidity that is truly concerning," said Probst.

Market participants are bracing for more volatility in the near term, said Andrew Moss, head of digital assets research at Jefferies.

"We see few bullish indicators that suggest we may be approaching the bottom," he said.

Cryptocurrencies represent a small part of global markets, but the points of crossover between the crypto world and mainstream finance - including stablecoin reserves, crypto-related stocks and bank exposure to crypto - have all grown in recent years.

Bitcoin has become more closely correlated to equities in periods of market stress, making it more sensitive to macroeconomic and geopolitical developments, said Probst.

Global equity indexes rose on Friday as investors crept back into U.S. technology stocks after a massive selloff in the prior three sessions. The earlier declines were triggered by fears around spending on artificial intelligence.

Bitcoin rose more than 10% above the key $70,000 level.

THE TRUMP EFFECTBitcoin soared after Trump was elected president in November 2024, as investors anticipated his administration would overhaul digital asset policy and fulfil certain campaign promises, including establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve.

Trump himself is involved in numerous crypto ventures, including an eponymous meme coin and a venture called World Liberty Financial that is led by his family.

The administration moved quickly to answer the crypto industry's biggest ask by imposing a new regime at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and passing a law to regulate dollar-pegged crypto tokens. But it is not immediately certain what other crypto-friendly measures might come.

Bitcoin in particular was buoyed by Trump's campaign pledge to create a national bitcoin stockpile. Although Trump signed an executive order creating a bitcoin reserve from the cryptocurrency the U.S. government has seized as part of asset forfeitures, the government has not embarked on a bitcoin buying spree, said Galindo.

"It was created, but maybe it wasn't this kind of big moment... some of those people before the inauguration were kind of hoping for," he said.

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Broadcom may be a household name by the end of 2026.

Over the past three years, it's been hard to find a bigger market leader than Nvidia (NVDA +8.01%). Its computing units have helped drive the AI race to new heights, and it has risen to become the world's largest company as a result.

However, another company in the top 10 has the potential to do that in 2026.

Of the 10 largest companies in the world, Broadcom (AVGO +7.22%) is the most likely to be left off the list. It's not as well-known as its peers, but that could change in 2026 once its AI computing units start to become more popular.

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Broadcom's products tackle a different niche than Nvidia's Broadcom does a lot of different things as a company. However, the market is focusing on one area in particular to drive the stock higher in 2026 and beyond: Custom AI chips. Nvidia makes broad-purpose computing units that can be deployed in a wide variety of situations. This flexibility was key in the early days of AI, as nobody knew what workloads would look like and how they would evolve. While we're still uncertain of exactly where AI is headed, some form factors have started to take shape.

This allows for specialized computing units to be deployed, and that's where Broadcom comes in. Broadcom is partnering directly with AI hyperscalers to design its own AI computing chip, known as an ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit).

ASICs have been around for a long time, but Broadcom is the first to adapt them into the AI realm. When a workload is configured to the architecture of the chip, it can outperform broad-purpose computing units like those from Nvidia at a lower price point. The catch is, you're locked into running that workload on that computing unit.

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This specialty makes these chips suited for tasks like generative AI inference, where the inputs are fairly standardized. While they may not be a great fit for training AI models due to the wide variety of inputs they can see, they can still work in that application as well.

The most famous example of a custom AI chip is Google's tensor processing unit (TPU). The TPU has allowed Google to catch up to its competition in generative AI throughout 2025, and could be the reason why it leads in 2026. Furthermore, Google may start selling the TPU because it's a great alternative to more expensive GPUs from Nvidia, which could also boost Broadcom's revenue stream.

For the first quarter, Broadcom's management expects revenue from AI semiconductors to double year over year. As more custom AI chips launch throughout the year and into 2027, this will lead to an incredibly fast growth rate for Broadcom, allowing it to outperform Nvidia, at least from a growth standpoint.

This success will propel Broadcom into a market leadership position alongside Nvidia. By the end of 2026, I think a lot more people will be familiar with Broadcom, and I think now is still a great time to buy the stock.

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Disney has drastically underperformed the S&P 500 in recent years, but that streak could soon come to an end.

Three CEOs have shaped Walt Disney (DIS +3.55%) over its 100-year history.

Visionary Walt Disney ran the company from 1923 to 1966. His brother, Roy O. Disney, who was instrumental in managing Disney's finances and making sure Walt's big ideas didn't bankrupt the company, came out of retirement to hold everything together after Walt's passing and fulfill his dream of opening Walt Disney World.

The deepest period of uncertainty came between Roy's passing in 1971 and Michael Eisner's stepping in as CEO in 1984, alongside Frank Wells as COO and president.

Eisner led Disney until 2005, when Bob Iger took the reins. Iger had his contract extended multiple times before finally passing the torch to his handpicked successor, Bob Chapek, in 2020. But Chapek lasted only until 2022, when Iger stepped back in to stabilize the company after a slew of box office flops, the bloating of Disney+'s budget, and plummeting park profits during the pandemic.

With Iger's contract ending this year, Disney announced on Feb. 3 that Josh D'Amaro would become the next CEO, effective March 18. Here's why the move signals a vote of confidence in Disney's cash cow experiences segment, and what D'Amaro needs to do to turn Disney around.

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From magic to malaise Although Eisner and Iger both served unusually long stints as CEO, both of their performances were far stronger in the first half of their terms.

Eisner was instrumental in restoring life to Disney animation, expanding the parks, integrating ABC, and saying no to then-tempting mergers and acquisition opportunities (just look at Time Warner's catastrophic merger with AOL). But Eisner eventually lost the trust of Disney shareholders and the board, which led Roy E. Disney, Walt's nephew and Roy O.'s son, to launch the "Save Disney" campaign in 2003. It eventually resulted in Iger taking over.

Iger made brilliant acquisitions: Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. He also recognized the need to build out Disney's digital content library to make it a streaming giant in a time of declining linear network performance.

On Nov. 21, 2022, the first trading day after the announcement that Iger would return as interim CEO, Disney stock gained 6.3% to close the session at $97.58 per share. On Feb. 2, 2026, the last trading day before the D'Amaro announcement, Disney closed at $104.45 per share. So in Iger's latest term, Disney stock gained a paltry 7% compared to a rip-roaring 76.6% gain in the S&P 500 index.

Iger had overall success as CEO. But during the last three-plus years, he couldn't save Disney from massively underperforming the broader market.

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Disney's road to recovery In Iger's defense, D'Amaro is inheriting a business in far better shape than when Iger had to pick up the pieces in 2022.

Disney is having tons of box office success, especially in animation, with Zootopia 2 grossing $1.7 billion in ticket sales -- a record for a Hollywood animated film. In Disney's latest quarter, its subscription video on demand (SVOD) segment, which includes Disney+, earned $450 million in operating income and reported 8.4% operating margins. In just a few years, streaming has gone from big losses to consistent profitability.

The experiences segment is booming -- contributing a mind-numbing 71.9% of Disney's first-quarter fiscal 2026 operating income, with 33.1% operating margins.

Disney is simply too large to be the high-octane growth stock it was decades ago, when a single box-office hit could move the needle. But it can become a solid compounder for long-term investors. The blueprint is straightforward, and D'Amaro seems to be the person for the job.

Disney can focus on quality feature films, streaming, and sports content rather than big hits to carry the company. Entertainment can shift to a supporting role, with experiences taking center stage.

Disney has bold plans to take experiences to the next level by rapidly growing its cruise fleet, expanding existing parks, and opening a new Disneyland in Abu Dhabi in the early 2030s. These moves are capital-intensive and risky. But risk is a part of D'Amaro's modus operandi.

In an exclusive interview with ABC News (owned by Disney) on Feb. 3, D'Amaro referred to Iger, saying, "Bob's a big risk taker, I'm a big risk taker. And that's been true my whole life with how I've approached growing as an individual to how I've approached the business world, and I think you see that on full display today."

D'Amaro went on to discuss the risks of expanding into a new part of the world with a theme park in the Middle East, but he noted that one-third of the world's population is within a four-hour flight of Abu Dhabi.

Disney is a buy for patient value investors If Disney can continue converting more than $0.30 of every experiences segment revenue dollar into operating income while vastly growing experiences' revenue through expansions, then the stock will likely do very well. Especially if Disney can continue improving streaming margins.

In the meantime, investor confidence is low, as evidenced by Disney's mere 15.7 forward price-to-earnings ratio.

Buying quality companies when they are out of favor takes patience. And it can be frustrating to hold a stock that underperforms the market by a wide margin. As bad as Disney has performed, the investment thesis is the best it's been in a while.

That said, if Disney fails to grow streaming margins or generates far weaker operating margins from its newer endeavors than from tried-and-true staples like Walt Disney World, the valuation will likely remain depressed.

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Bitcoin and XRP price surge as crypto market bill nears key phase on February 10th. Bitcoin price has gained 5% in the past 24 hours, reaching $70K, while XRP has experienced a strong rebound, rising over 8%. 

The entire cryptocurrency market has also increased by $5.87 trillion, which has now totaled in $2.36 trillion. But the market is still experiencing a bearish trend on the weekly chart, after recent lows.

White House to Discuss Crypto Market Bill at February 10 Meeting The White House is set to meet with banks and crypto firms on February 10 to discuss the future of the cryptocurrency market. 

These discussions will focus on cultivating commonality, especially on the issue of regulation of stablecoins, which has been a contention point. The CLARITY Act is subject to some new amendments suggested by the industry leaders with the goal of making the cryptocurrency regulations adopted sooner.

The banking industry has, however, been reluctant to compromise on certain areas. The crypto council of the White House is insisting on prompt implementation of solutions to these disputes to complete the regulations. 

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The result of this meeting can greatly determine the future of the crypto market. It can affect the outlook of Bitcoin and XRP prices. Better regulations would increase investor confidence and stabilize the market.

Bitcoin Price Breaks $70,000: Is the Crypto Market’s Selloff Finally Over? Bitcoin price has surged by 4.69%, reaching $70,015 in the past 24 hours, mirroring a 4.42% rise in the overall cryptocurrency market. Other top cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum (ETH) have remained above the $2,000 mark, with the Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and XRP exhibiting minor recoveries.

The fact that Bitcoin is recovering above the $70,000 point indicates that the market’s brutal selling spurt that resulted in mass losses may be over.

Source: Tradingview In case the BTC long-term forecast remains above the support level of $68,500, it might increase to above the level of $75,000. A fall below this support would, however, result in a retest of the low of $60,000.

XRP Price Soars 10% After XRPL’s Growing Role in DeFi XRP price has risen by 10% to $1.42 in the last 24 hours, making it the top performer among the five largest cryptocurrencies by market cap. 

This is fuelled by a surge of whale concentration as well as unique XRP Ledger (XRPL) addresses. Ripple has also enhanced confidence in the market by pushing to make XRP the institutional DeFi of the XRPL.

🚨UPDATE: RIPPLE RELEASES INSTITUTIONAL DEFI BLUEPRINT FOR $XRPL WITH $XRP AS SETTLEMENT BACKBONE@Ripple published its Institutional DeFi roadmap Feb 5, positioning $XRPL as “an end-to-end operating system for real-world finance” with $XRP playing a central role in payments,… pic.twitter.com/LhPzVl1XRY

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In case the XRP price remains above the $1.38 daily pivot, it may test the resistance of 1.50. A fall below this would, however, cause their re-examination of the support zone of $1.35.

What’s Next for Bitcoin and XRP Price? Bitcoin’s recent rebound above $70K suggests that the market may be moving past its selloff phase. In the meantime, XRP price is likely to achieve additional returns due to the institutional DeFi momentum.

With the crypto market waiting on regulatory clarity, both Bitcoin and XRP might experience further upside potential, assuming the next round of White House dialogues result in positive results.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The surge is driven by growing investor optimism, institutional support, and expectations that upcoming crypto regulations will provide more market clarity.

If the meeting results in favorable regulatory outcomes, it could provide more stability and attract more investors, leading to a potential price increase for Bitcoin and XRP.

Bitcoin is hovering around the $65,000 level as persistent selling pressure continues to weigh on market sentiment. The recent decline has intensified uncertainty among investors, with volatility rising while liquidity conditions remain fragile. After a strong rally earlier in the cycle, price action now reflects a more defensive phase, with traders increasingly focused on downside risk rather than upside momentum.

A recent CryptoQuant report frames the central question facing the crypto market: how far this bear phase could extend before a durable bottom forms. Bitcoin has declined roughly 17% this year, a move attributed to several converging factors. These include approximately $12 billion in institutional ETF outflows over the past three months, broader global risk aversion tied to macroeconomic conditions, and ongoing regulatory ambiguity that continues to limit large-scale capital commitment.

Despite the negative backdrop, analysts note that intense institutional selling does not necessarily preclude a reversal. Historically, periods of heavy distribution often precede accumulation phases. The analytical focus is therefore shifting toward identifying a potential accumulation zone — a price range where selling pressure becomes exhausted, and larger market participants begin rebuilding exposure. That transition, if confirmed, would likely mark the early stages of trend stabilization rather than an immediate recovery.

According to the report, understanding the current Bitcoin environment requires focusing on market structure rather than short-term price forecasts. One framework gaining attention is the BTC Market Cycle Signals indicator, an on-chain analytical tool that interprets Bitcoin’s cycle through three distinct phases using monthly Bollinger Band positioning. This approach aims to contextualize volatility rather than simply react to it.

Bitcoin Market Cycle Signals | Source: CryptoQuant The first phase, Distribution, typically occurs when the price reaches or exceeds the upper Bollinger Band, often reflecting euphoric sentiment and profit-taking behavior. This stage historically aligns with cycle tops. The second phase, Capitulation, emerges when price declines below the 20-month moving average and gravitates toward the lower band, signaling panic, forced selling, and deteriorating sentiment. Finally, the Accumulation phase represents conditions where long-term positioning becomes favorable, although this zone does not always coincide with the exact market bottom.

Current price action appears to be converging toward the level associated with early accumulation, estimated around $54,600. Historically, this range has acted as a transitional zone between capitulation and renewed accumulation activity.

However, this should be interpreted cautiously. While such indicators help clarify cycle positioning, they do not eliminate uncertainty. Market reversals typically require confirmation through liquidity inflows, improving sentiment, and sustained structural demand rather than technical positioning alone.

Bitcoin continues to trade under heavy pressure, with the weekly chart showing a decisive breakdown below the $70,000 level after several weeks of weakening structure. Price recently closed near $67,200 following a sharp rejection from the mid-$90K region, confirming a clear lower-high formation and reinforcing a bearish trend continuation. The move also represents a loss of momentum after the failed recovery attempt above the 50-week moving average, which had previously acted as dynamic support during the uptrend.

BTC testing critical demand level | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView Technically, Bitcoin is now trading below the 50-week and 100-week moving averages. While the 200-week average remains significantly lower near the mid-$50K area. Historically, this zone has acted as a major long-term support. Suggesting that further downside in that region cannot be ruled out if selling pressure persists. Volume expansion during the recent drop indicates distribution rather than simple low-liquidity volatility.

The market appears to be transitioning from a late bull-cycle correction into a potential bear-market consolidation phase. Unless Bitcoin quickly reclaims the $70K–$75K range and stabilizes above it, the probability of continued downside or prolonged sideways accumulation remains elevated in the near term.

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Crypto treasury firm Trend Research has sharply reduced its Ether position following the recent market downturn, moving large amounts of ETH to exchanges as it works to service outstanding debt.

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Trend Research sold over 400,000 ETH and moved large holdings to exchanges to manage debt after the price drop. Ether’s nearly 30% weekly decline pushed leveraged positions close to liquidation thresholds. The downturn is also hitting other corporate ETH treasuries, highlighting risks of concentrated crypto holdings. Blockchain data shows the firm held roughly 651,170 Ether on Sunday in the form of Aave-wrapped ETH. By Friday, the balance had fallen to about 247,080 ETH, a drop of more than 404,000 tokens in less than a week.

Onchain analytics platform Arkham reported that 411,075 ETH has been transferred to Binance since the start of the month.

Ether Drops Nearly 30% in a Week Before Partial ReboundThe movements coincided with a steep decline in Ether’s price, which slid nearly 30% over the past week to a low near $1,748 before recovering to around $1,967.

Trend Research built its position using a leveraged strategy. The company, linked to Liquid Capital founder Jack Yi, purchased Ether and posted it as collateral on the lending protocol Aave to borrow stablecoins, then used the borrowed funds to buy additional ETH.

The falling market has placed the position under pressure. According to Lookonchain, the firm faces several potential liquidation levels between $1,698 and $1,562, meaning further price declines could trigger automatic collateral sales on the lending platform.

Three major on-chain liquidation zones on $ETH.

Trend Research holds 356,150 $ETH($671M), with liquidation prices between $1,562 and $1,698.

Joseph Lubin and two unknown whales hold 293,302 $ETH($553M), with liquidation prices between $1,329 and $1,368.

7 Siblings holds… pic.twitter.com/GFwEAZSodC

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) February 6, 2026 Yi acknowledged in a post on X that his earlier call on the market bottom came too soon but said he remains optimistic and will continue managing risk while waiting for a recovery.

Trend Research first drew attention after the $19 billion crypto liquidation cascade in October 2025, when it began aggressively accumulating Ether.

At one point in December, the firm would have ranked among the largest holders of ETH globally, although it does not appear on most public corporate treasury trackers because it is privately held.

BitMine’s $7B Paper Loss Tests Corporate Ethereum Treasury StrategyBitMine Immersion Technologies, led by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, is also under pressure after Ether’s sharp decline pushed the company deep into unrealized losses.

With roughly 4.28 million ETH on its balance sheet, the firm is sitting on more than $7 billion in paper losses after the token fell near $2,100.

The company had accumulated its holdings at much higher prices, making it one of the largest single-asset corporate bets in crypto.

The firm shifted from Bitcoin mining to an “Ethereum-first” treasury model in 2025, buying ETH at an estimated $3,800–$3,900 average.

The market downturn has dragged down both its portfolio and stock price, drawing comparisons to Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin-heavy Strategy, which is also facing sizable unrealized losses.

Analysts say both companies highlight the risk of concentrated crypto treasury strategies tied to volatile assets.

Despite the drawdown, Lee remains confident. He argues Ethereum’s fundamentals are strengthening, pointing to record transaction activity and rising active addresses.

The company now holds about 3.55% of Ethereum’s supply and is targeting 5% while expanding staking operations.

Nearly $6.7 billion worth of ETH is staked, and BitMine plans to launch its Made in America Validator Network in 2026.