After a tariff-induced slump, the crypto mining sector sees a Friday rally. But can this momentum last?
📈 Bitcoin Mining Stocks Rally After Market Jitters
Bitcoin mining stocks staged an impressive comeback on Friday, mirroring a broader recovery in U.S. equities. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.06%, while the digital asset market surged 3.72%, pushing its total valuation to $2.63 trillion.
Leading public bitcoin mining companies like Cipher Mining (CIFR) and MARA Holdings (MARA) posted notable gains, signaling renewed confidence after a rocky start to the week.
🔍 What Triggered the Rally?
The rebound followed a sharp drop earlier in the week, triggered by renewed tariff tensions under U.S. President Trump’s economic stance. Markets, which had been rattled, found relief as traders bet on resilience across tech and crypto sectors.
Major index performance on Friday:
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Nasdaq: +2.06%
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NYSE: +1.84%
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S&P 500: +1.81%
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Dow Jones: +1.56%
🚀 Top Bitcoin Mining Stocks on the Rise
According to BitcoinMiningStock.io, nine of the top twelve mining stocks by market cap gained ground on Friday:
| Stock | Friday % Gain |
|---|---|
| Cipher Mining (CIFR) | +9.01% |
| MARA Holdings (MARA) | +6.56% |
| Galaxy Digital (GLXY) | +6.48% |
| Terawulf (WULF) | +6.25% |
| Cleanspark (CLSK) | +5.19% |
| Bitdeer (BTDR) | +4.61% |
| Riot Platforms (RIOT) | +4.37% |
| Core Scientific (CORZ) | +4.26% |
| Hut 8 (HUT) | +3.92% |
| Applied Digital (APLD) | +3.12% |
📅 Weekly Winners vs. 2025 YTD Losses
Weekly Performance Leaders:
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Galaxy Digital (GLXY): +15.77%
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Cipher Mining (CIFR): +15.23%
But the broader 2025 picture is still rough. Most miners remain deep in year-to-date losses:
| Company | 2025 YTD % Loss |
|---|---|
| Cleanspark (CLSK) | -18.56% |
| MARA Holdings (MARA) | -25.40% |
| Riot Platforms (RIOT) | -30.85% |
| Galaxy Digital (GLXY) | -36.94% |
| Hut 8 (HUT) | -40.65% |
| IREN | -42.66% |
| Cipher (CIFR) | -47.84% |
| Core Scientific (CORZ) | -49.67% |
| Terawulf (WULF) | -57.95% |
| Bitdeer (BTDR) | -63.31% |
🔮 What’s Next for Crypto Mining Stocks?
The short-term bounce provides a glimmer of hope for investors, but with heavy YTD declines, the sector still faces headwinds:
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Tariff policies and macroeconomic uncertainty
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Bitcoin price volatility
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Energy costs and regulatory developments
For investors, this may be a key accumulation zone—or a warning sign to stay cautious.
📊 Final Thoughts
While Friday’s rally shows signs of resilience in the crypto mining sector, the path forward remains uncertain. Investors looking to add exposure to bitcoin mining stocks should keep a close eye on macro trends, earnings updates, and crypto market momentum.
