The post AI Shift Boosts Bitcoin Mining Stocks Amid Crypto Instability appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: Bitcoin mining firms pivot to AI, enhancing stock performance. Stocks outpace Bitcoin amid AI focus shift. Institutional demand boosts AI-enhanced mining stocks. On October 18, 2025, major computing firms like Marathon Digital and Hive outperformed Bitcoin in stock performance, shifting towards AI and high-performance computing amid rising institutional interest. This transition highlights changing dynamics in cryptocurrency markets, as mining firms leverage AI interests, creating opportunities beyond traditional Bitcoin-related volatility. Bitcoin Miners Reorient Strategy Towards AI Innovation Leading Bitcoin mining companies Marathon Digital, Riot Platforms, and Hive Digital have shifted to a hybrid model centering on AI and high-performance computing. This strategic pivot has led their stocks to outperform Bitcoin itself, as institutional demand grows for AI infrastructure. Previously, these companies were primarily Bitcoin mining operators. Current shifts include leveraging existing infrastructure for AI workloads, thus contributing to diversified revenue sources and less dependency on volatile Bitcoin prices. This change has significant implications for the firms’ market valuations and investor perception. Key industry leaders have validated this pivot through public statements. Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital, notes that the company is uniquely positioned at the intersection of Bitcoin mining and AI compute. On Reddit, discussions have sparked around the diversification of these companies as a buffer against volatile crypto markets. Bitcoin Price Trends Underline Sector Volatility Amid AI Shift Did you know? In a scenario reminiscent of the early AI adoption wave of 2023, current industry shifts suggest that Bitcoin mining stocks may again outperform in tech-heavy market periods. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin (BTC) recently traded at $106,968.27, experiencing a 1.56% increase over 24 hours despite a 9.15% decrease over 30 days. With a market cap of $2.13 trillion, BTC’s recent activity underscores volatility amidst broader market shifts toward AI infrastructure. Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at… The post AI Shift Boosts Bitcoin Mining Stocks Amid Crypto Instability appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: Bitcoin mining firms pivot to AI, enhancing stock performance. Stocks outpace Bitcoin amid AI focus shift. Institutional demand boosts AI-enhanced mining stocks. On October 18, 2025, major computing firms like Marathon Digital and Hive outperformed Bitcoin in stock performance, shifting towards AI and high-performance computing amid rising institutional interest. This transition highlights changing dynamics in cryptocurrency markets, as mining firms leverage AI interests, creating opportunities beyond traditional Bitcoin-related volatility. Bitcoin Miners Reorient Strategy Towards AI Innovation Leading Bitcoin mining companies Marathon Digital, Riot Platforms, and Hive Digital have shifted to a hybrid model centering on AI and high-performance computing. This strategic pivot has led their stocks to outperform Bitcoin itself, as institutional demand grows for AI infrastructure. Previously, these companies were primarily Bitcoin mining operators. Current shifts include leveraging existing infrastructure for AI workloads, thus contributing to diversified revenue sources and less dependency on volatile Bitcoin prices. This change has significant implications for the firms’ market valuations and investor perception. Key industry leaders have validated this pivot through public statements. Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital, notes that the company is uniquely positioned at the intersection of Bitcoin mining and AI compute. On Reddit, discussions have sparked around the diversification of these companies as a buffer against volatile crypto markets. Bitcoin Price Trends Underline Sector Volatility Amid AI Shift Did you know? In a scenario reminiscent of the early AI adoption wave of 2023, current industry shifts suggest that Bitcoin mining stocks may again outperform in tech-heavy market periods. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin (BTC) recently traded at $106,968.27, experiencing a 1.56% increase over 24 hours despite a 9.15% decrease over 30 days. With a market cap of $2.13 trillion, BTC’s recent activity underscores volatility amidst broader market shifts toward AI infrastructure. Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at…

                                                                               Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives and Senate met with cryptocurrency industry leaders in three separate roundtable events this week.                     Members of the US Congress met with key figures in the cryptocurrency industry to discuss issues and potential laws related to the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve and a market structure.On Tuesday, a group of lawmakers that included Alaska Representative Nick Begich and Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno met with Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor and others in a roundtable event regarding the BITCOIN Act, a bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The discussion was hosted by the advocacy organization Digital Chamber and its affiliates, the Digital Power Network and Bitcoin Treasury Council.“Legislators and the executives at yesterday’s roundtable agree, there is a need [for] a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve law to ensure its longevity for America’s financial future,” Hailey Miller, director of government affairs and public policy at Digital Power Network, told Cointelegraph. “Most attendees are looking for next steps, which may mean including the SBR within the broader policy frameworks already advancing.“Read more