How is the Bitcoin Network Preparing for the Halving?
Investor Insights on Miner Positioning and Strategies, Network Traffic, and Market Trends Heading into the Halving.
Introduction
A comprehensive analysis across various Bitcoin metrics reveals a market at an intriguing juncture. The stability in miner stocks, anticipation around the halving, and evolving ETF dynamics point towards a potentially tighter supply and heightened investor interest. Meanwhile, network traffic data, with declining fees and mempool size, alongside fluctuating inscriptions, point to a situation of subdued speculative activity and efficient network performance. Investors should remain vigilant, as these indicators collectively suggest a market ripe for shifts influenced by upcoming halving events, investor sentiment, and broader economic factors, all of which will shape Bitcoin's near-term trajectory.
Public Miners: Strategies Pre and Post-Halving
The relative stability in the USD versus BTC returns for the miners over the last 30 days implies that Bitcoin's price has been fairly constant, which it has been. On 4 March, price closed at $68,359 and the closing price on 4 April was $68,538.
Most miners’ share prices were negative over the last 30 days, with some interesting standouts. CleanSpark (CLSK) is no longer outperforming. That hat has been passed to HUT, Cipher (CIFR) and TeraWulf (WULF). They all posted strong gains over 20% vs USD and BTC. HUT, in particular, has an impressive hodl stack and should outperform others when the bitcoin price finally breaks out higher. Northern Data (NB2), on the other hand, on paper looks in a precarious position relative to competitors.
A closer look at the BTC held by each company, alongside their market capitalization, provides insights into how the market values the Bitcoin holdings of these miners. The MCAP/HODL ratio is particularly telling; a lower ratio might suggest that the market is undervaluing the Bitcoin reserves of the company.
Investor Insights
Watch low MCAP/HODL players in rallies: A lower MCAP/HODL suggests that the market is undervaluing the Bitcoin reserves of the company, and that during a rally those miners stand to gain much more value than miners with low bitcoin reserves.
The Bitcoin Halving Favors HODL, too: With the Bitcoin halving just 14 days away, miners with substantial Bitcoin holdings stand to disproportionately benefit. Post-halving, if Bitcoin's value rises due to decreased supply, these miners' reserves could significantly appreciate, opening up many strategic advantages and expansion opportunities.
Analyzing Short-Term Mining Activity into Halving
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