Jefferies recently lowered the recommendation for Marathon Digital Holding's shares to $17.
They claim that Bitcoin mining became less profitable in July and may continue to decline in the coming months.
Bitcoin (BTC)
mining profitability experienced a slight decline in July compared to the
previous month, according to a recent report from investment bank Jefferies.
The
analysis points to a drop in Bitcoin's price as the primary factor impacting
miners' margins. As a result, the institution decided to lower the target price
for the largest Bitcoin miner on Wall Street, Marathon Digital Holdings
(Nasdaq: MARA), by over 20%.
Bitcoin Mining
Profitability Dips in July, Jefferies Reports
The
cryptocurrency's value fell by over 6% in July, while the network's hashrate—a measure of computational power dedicated to mining—remained relatively
stable. This combination of factors put pressure on mining operations, despite
an increase in production share for US-listed companies.
Jefferies
analysts noted that publicly traded mining firms expanded their collective
output, capturing 21.1% of total Bitcoin production in July, up from 20.7% in
June. This growth in market share was attributed to these companies bringing
new capacity online at a faster rate than the overall network expansion.
Marathon
Digital Holdings, a prominent player in the sector, stood out with a notable
increase in production. The company mined 692 bitcoins in July, representing a
17% month-over-month rise. Marathon continues to lead the industry in terms of
installed hashrate capacity.
Looking
ahead, Jefferies anticipates more challenging conditions for miners in August.
The bank's report highlights a further 5% decline in Bitcoin's price since the
beginning of the month, coupled with renewed growth in network hashrate, which
could squeeze profit margins even tighter.
In light of
these developments, Jefferies has adjusted its outlook on Marathon Digital. The
bank lowered its price target for the company's stock from $22 to $17 while
maintaining a “hold” rating.
Source: Google Finance
Is
Jefferies right? Time will tell. For now, Marathon Digital Holdings is taking
steps to capitalize on lower Bitcoin prices by purchasing $249 million worth of
BTC.
Fred Thiel, CEO, MARA, Source: LinkedIn
“We
currently own and operate approximately 54% of the 1.1 gigawatts of power in
our diversified portfolio of digital asset compute,” commented Fred Thiel,
MARA's Chairman and CEO. “We will continue making owned and operated sites a
greater percentage of our fleet over time and expect to see cost savings on a
cost per petahash basis as this occurs. Longer-term, our intention is to be
amongst the lower cost operators in the industry.”
The
evolving landscape of Bitcoin mining underscores the industry's sensitivity to
cryptocurrency price fluctuations and network dynamics. As the sector continues
to mature, miners face the ongoing challenge of balancing operational costs
with volatile market conditions.
The Q2 2024
results published by HIVE Digital Technologies (NASDAQ: HIVE) and TeraWulf
(NASDAQ: WULF) showed that Bitcoin miners are able to withstand negative market
changes following the recent halving. HIVE increased its revenue by 37%, while
WULF saw a 130% increase.
Bitcoin (BTC)
mining profitability experienced a slight decline in July compared to the
previous month, according to a recent report from investment bank Jefferies.
The
analysis points to a drop in Bitcoin's price as the primary factor impacting
miners' margins. As a result, the institution decided to lower the target price
for the largest Bitcoin miner on Wall Street, Marathon Digital Holdings
(Nasdaq: MARA), by over 20%.
Bitcoin Mining
Profitability Dips in July, Jefferies Reports
The
cryptocurrency's value fell by over 6% in July, while the network's hashrate—a measure of computational power dedicated to mining—remained relatively
stable. This combination of factors put pressure on mining operations, despite
an increase in production share for US-listed companies.
Jefferies
analysts noted that publicly traded mining firms expanded their collective
output, capturing 21.1% of total Bitcoin production in July, up from 20.7% in
June. This growth in market share was attributed to these companies bringing
new capacity online at a faster rate than the overall network expansion.
Marathon
Digital Holdings, a prominent player in the sector, stood out with a notable
increase in production. The company mined 692 bitcoins in July, representing a
17% month-over-month rise. Marathon continues to lead the industry in terms of
installed hashrate capacity.
Looking
ahead, Jefferies anticipates more challenging conditions for miners in August.
The bank's report highlights a further 5% decline in Bitcoin's price since the
beginning of the month, coupled with renewed growth in network hashrate, which
could squeeze profit margins even tighter.
In light of
these developments, Jefferies has adjusted its outlook on Marathon Digital. The
bank lowered its price target for the company's stock from $22 to $17 while
maintaining a “hold” rating.
Source: Google Finance
Is
Jefferies right? Time will tell. For now, Marathon Digital Holdings is taking
steps to capitalize on lower Bitcoin prices by purchasing $249 million worth of
BTC.
Fred Thiel, CEO, MARA, Source: LinkedIn
“We
currently own and operate approximately 54% of the 1.1 gigawatts of power in
our diversified portfolio of digital asset compute,” commented Fred Thiel,
MARA's Chairman and CEO. “We will continue making owned and operated sites a
greater percentage of our fleet over time and expect to see cost savings on a
cost per petahash basis as this occurs. Longer-term, our intention is to be
amongst the lower cost operators in the industry.”
The
evolving landscape of Bitcoin mining underscores the industry's sensitivity to
cryptocurrency price fluctuations and network dynamics. As the sector continues
to mature, miners face the ongoing challenge of balancing operational costs
with volatile market conditions.
The Q2 2024
results published by HIVE Digital Technologies (NASDAQ: HIVE) and TeraWulf
(NASDAQ: WULF) showed that Bitcoin miners are able to withstand negative market
changes following the recent halving. HIVE increased its revenue by 37%, while
WULF saw a 130% increase.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
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Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
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#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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