Author: Timothy St. John

Timothy St John is a seasoned financial analyst and writer, catering to the dynamic landscapes of the US and European markets. Boasting over a decade of extensive freelance writing experience, he has made significant contributions to reputable platforms such as Yahoo!Finance, business.com: Expert Business Advice, Tips, and Resources - Business.com, and numerous others. Timothy's expertise lies in in-depth research and comprehensive coverage of stock and cryptocurrency movements, coupled with a keen understanding of the economic factors influencing currency dynamics. Timothy majored in English at East Tennessee State University, and you can find him on LinkedIn.

Bitfarms Is Performing Better than BTC after Moving away from Bitcoin Farming

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On Monday, Bitfarms (BITF) fell 7.89% amid a tech stock crisis, but the stock is still outperforming Bitcoin for 2025 thanks to their move away from the cryptocurrency farming niche.

Bitfarms stock is down but much higher than when it started the year.
Bitfarms stock is down but much higher than when it started the year.

When Bitfarms moved to data center services from the crypto mining market, they saw tremendous interest from investors. Even though their stock has since suffered some sharp declines, they are still performing better than Bitcoin. It appears that shifting services has been beneficial to them, but they still have to prove to investors that they can be profitable.

Throughout 2025, Bitfarms has moved from $2.54 per share to $3.47 per share, with a peak of $9.10 that occurred after they moved into data center services. Meanwhile, Bitcoin started the year at $94,416 and is currently at $82,227, peaking at $126,198 in October.

Why Bitfarms Could Still Be a Great Investment

Over the last month, Bitfarms stock has gone in a circle, climbing from $3.75 to $4.89 and then back down to $3.47. This is not a completely bearish trend, and investors need to be aware of the stock’s potential. Earlier in the year, Bitfarms hit an all-time high as they changed their focus. If they can prove that this new service is profitable, they could set a new record high once more.

That could happen as early as the next quarterly earnings report, but it is unlikely. The company just posted third quarter earnings of $69 million from their current business operations as well as $14 million from discontinued operations. Their earnings per share, however, were -$0.08 per share. They are expected to report slightly better earnings per share next quarter, which will be posted in March of 2026.

That means that company is likely to report losses around half a year after they shifted to the new business model. It could take them until well into 2026 to start showing some profitability that would make up for all the money they invested to shift focus and to make up for lost profits from mining operations.

Bitfarms has shown tremendous potential this year, and investors agree. The stock was able to set an all-time high recently and could do so again if their next earnings report is better than this most recent one. Stepping away from Bitcoin may have been a very smart move, since that coin has trended poorly this year, running from one bear streak to another and struggling to regain lost ground. Now, Bitfarms is in the very busy and very profitable data center niche that is catering to expanding AI-focused markets. Despite a steep stock drop this week after posting quarterly earnings, the company should be able to recover in short order. 

 

Michael Saylor Bought $980 Million in Bitcoin during the Coin’s Recent Slump

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Investors might be losing faith in Bitcoin (BTC) after weeks of bearish movement, but Strategy purchased more than $980 million in Bitcoin recently.

Bitcoin is bearish even after a major Strategy purchase.
Bitcoin is bearish even after a major Strategy purchase.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) bought up more than ten thousand bitcoins between December 8th and December 14th. During this period, Bitcoin wavered between $94K and $88K.

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The company funded their purchase by using ATM (at-the-market) equity and though sales of common shares. Their massive whale purchase stands out at a time when many investors are dumping Bitcoin and are tired of waiting for the coin to go bullish again.

BTC Price Prediction after Strategy Move

Strategy, and by extension Saylor, has become a major mover for the cryptocurrency industry. As Saylor has used Strategy to buy up massive amounts of Bitcoin over the years, his purchases and his investment advice have moved the industry. Investors pay attention to what Strategy is doing, and when the company is willing to put so much of the money into a purchase like this, they have the potential to inspire confidence in Bitcoin. Of course, if Saylor can get investors to back Bitcoin now, then his company’s purchase will explode in value.

Bitcoin has lost 2.34% of its value over the last 24 hours, and more than 9% over the last month. The trend we are seeing in recent weeks is that every time the coin starts to make some upward progress, it is knocked back down again. Right now, it looks like Strategy’s whale move is not making an impact on the coin.

There could be too many factors working against Bitcoin at the moment. The coin has been bearish for a while, and investor sentiment is souring on the crypto market. Bitcoin has also been underperforming compared to some of the other leading crypto tokens in recent weeks. Furthermore, investor interest has shifted to the stock market where stock indices have been posting near record highs over the past couple of months.

Bitcoin simply has too much working against it right now to regain bullish momentum on a single investors’ whale purchases. However, if this week’s economic data is positive, and the economic outlook starts to appear better, Bitcoin and the wider crypto market may start to surge. Then, Strategy’s move will look like a smart one. If that does not happen, though, we expect Bitcoin to remain under $100 through the end of the year.

U.S. Stocks Up for Monday While Tech Stocks Remain Low

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On Monday, U.S. stocks climbed as indices ticked up, but the tech market is still suffering from increased fears over AI’s future, keeping major stocks like Oracle (ORCL) and Broadcom (AVGO) low.

Stocks are mostly up, but tech stocks are still struggling this week.
Stocks are mostly up, but tech stocks are still struggling this week.

This week signals a number of important economic data reports, and ahead of those releases, the stock market is elevated. However, tech stocks continue to struggle as the conversation among investors focuses on profit margins and disappointing earnings reports.

The Dow Jones added 0.5%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.5% as well, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.7%. Last week, the stock indices movements were mixed, with the market falling and rising throughout the week in response to the new rate cut announcement as well as earnings reports from major companies.

Economic Data Could Spur Market Growth

Later this week, the November consumer price index will be released and may help grow investor confidence in the stock market. Trading was volatile through last week, with tech stock suffering the most decline. Specifically, Oracle and Broadcom declined last week, with Broadcom falling 7% and Oracle losing 12.7%. Both companies released earnings reports for the quarter and faced severe scrutiny from investors worried about the AI market.

This week will also see the releases of October sales figures as well as November nonfarm payrolls. The stock market rose throughout September and October to record highs, faltering November and taking the cryptocurrency market down with it. December has been a decidedly low month for both markets, with tech stocks seeing weeks of low values.

Even some of the top-performing tech stocks for 2025 have trended poorly in recent weeks, like Nvidia (NVDA), which declined from $181 to $177 per share over the last four weeks. Investors continue to worry about profitability for AI-related stocks, and even when tech companies release promising earnings reports each quarter, the market is concerned about their heavy investments that they are making in AI development, purchases, and infrastructure. We anticipate the tech side of the stock market to trend bearish through the rest of 2025.

Oracle Stocks Falls 4.3% after Delaying Several OpenAI Projects

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Oracle (ORCL) stock is down today after reports emerge that its OpenAI data center projects will be delayed. This comes hot on the heels of a sharp stock drop earlier in the week.

AI stocks like Oracle are falling this week as market fears continue.
AI stocks like Oracle are falling this week as market fears continue.

Although Oracle’s stock cannot afford another blow for the company, that is exactly what happened on Friday when the company announced that some of its data centers will not open on schedule. This created further doubt and fear among investors and caused the stock to drop more than 5% at its worst point in the day.

The price of Oracle stock fell to $186 and then started to recover late in the day on Friday. It is still down significantly from Thursday’s price and could be in for another dip next week as investor sentiment sours.

Why Oracle Stock May Continue to Fall

The fears over the AI market are not going away, and Oracle is taking much of the heat this week because of their recently released quarterly earnings report. The company reported that their revenue was up 14% from the previous year, and their performance obligations are up 438%, with most of those going to Meta and Nvidia.

Both of those companies saw their shares drop this week, along with Oracle and Broadcom, indicating that AI-related stocks are still in hot water. The promises that companies like Oracle have made about AI have helped propel the industry forward and create a boom for AI stocks in 2025, but as the year comes to a close, investors are starting to worry that all those investments are not turning into profits for these companies.

Oracle is building incredibly large facilities to house OpenAI operating systems. For that AI service to run its highly complex models, expansive infrastructure has to be created, and Oracle is delaying those construction projects for now. That means that investors will have to wait even longer to see if Oracle can make good on its promises. And until then, their costs will simply continue to escalate.

It is this kind of business model that makes the market fear for the future of artificial intelligence-focused companies like Oracle. They have to create massive infrastructure, spend years developing technology, invest into smaller companies that can assist them with various aspects of artificial intelligence generation, and then hope that all of this time and investment will translate into profits in the future. Right now, revenue is high, but will it remain high for years when the company is expecting to operate in the black? Concerns over the viability of this business model as keeping selling pressure high for Oracle stocks right now.

 

 

 

A Cold Weekend Is Not Helping Declining Natural Gas Prices

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Usually, colder weather will cause gas prices to climb, btu that is not the case this weekend since next week’s forecast is expected to be sunny for the United States.

The price of natural gas is dipping after weather reports call for warm weather in the coming weeks.
The price of natural gas is dipping after weather reports call for warm weather in the coming weeks.

The price of natural gas has fallen more than $1 this week as weather reports call for warmer weather through Christmas. The cold snap and freezing temperatures expected across much of the lower 48 states is not enough to buoy gas prices, and natural gas is now below $4.2/MMBtu.

This is the lowest these prices have been in six weeks, which is unexpected for December. However, prices are being held back by higher-than-normal gas reserves around the world. That is starting to change with the latest EIA report that showed an abnormally large 177 bcf storage withdrawal for last week.

When to Expect Natural Gas Prices to Climb Again

Investors may see prices reach their lowest point in months next week as the weather grows warmer, but another cold spell should not be far behind. This deep into winter, heating demand is expected to rise as the weather reaches freezing temperatures in parts of the United States.

As soon as acold weather forecast is released, gas prices should shoot back up, and with historically high gas withdrawal from reserves, the prices could move quickly. The excess storage will continue to plague the industry and keep prices lower than their 2022 highs, but still well above the historic lows of 2023-2024.

Output for the lower 48 states increased to 109.7bcfd for December that is slightly above the numbers recorded for November. Colder weather should bring higher withdrawal numbers and increase demand as gas prices rise through the winter.

Forecasters expect a warmer than normal winter, though, so natural gas rates are not likely to rise steadily. We may see several more weeks like this where warm weather reports throw off rising price trends and cause volatility in the gas market. Demand is bearish for now, but we anticipate that to change sometimes n the next two weeks as colder weather reports start to release. Until about Christmas, however, weather reports are anticipating warmer temperatures across the United States.

Broadcom Slips and Pulls S&P 500 from Record High

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Broadcom (AVG) stock fell 11.17% on Friday to $360 after the company released quarterly earnings and caused the S&P 500 to fall from its recent high.

After a month of gains, Broadcom stock is dipping.
After a month of gains, Broadcom stock is dipping.

Even with strong quarterly earnings, Broadcom stock is falling sharply this week and is bringing the wider stock market down with it. Fears over the future of the AI market continue to press technology stocks and make it difficult for these companies to perform well on the stock market even when they post decent revenue and growth numbers.

Bank of America analyzed the tech company and stated that operating expenses can be maintained and keep EBT margins steady. They are not concerned about gross margin pressure and applaud the company’s strong revenue and future guidance.

Broadcom Stock Movement Worries Investors

The way Broadcom’s stock has shifted this week is so strong, it has affected the S&P 500 index and kept it from maintaining a record high. That is a huge impact and speaks to the company’s influence on the index as well as the heightened worry that investors have over AI stocks.

Broadcom makes semiconductors and infrastructure software, and these technological niches have exploded in recent years alongside the rising popularity of artificial intelligence. But analysts and investors are worried about the future of AI, especially with companies like Broadcom devoting so much financial resources to developing new AI-related tech.

Throughout December, Broadcom stock was mostly bullish, defying some of the larger AI stock trends. But as soon as the company posted their quarterly earnings, the stock shot downward at an alarming rate. Investors are obviously concerned about the company’s future, particularly their spending and their long-term profitability.

The wider trend for Broadcom stock this year has been marginally bullish, so investors may not need to worry as much as they are. The fears over the AI market may be short lived, and Bank of America seems to be optimistic about the company’s focus on artificial intelligence. They stated that in 2026 and 2027, AI related products and services are expected to perform very well. Broadcom’s earnings for the most recent quarter are proof that the company can grow despite fears over the market, but they still have to prove profitability to their investors and shareholders.

 

Bitcoin to Drop 17% after Bearish Indicator?

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Bitcoin has already had a rough year, but it could be due for a drop to $76K according to a trader who predicted the bull market collapse of Bitcoin in 2025.

Bitcoin may be headed for steep decline according to some indicators.
Bitcoin may be headed for steep decline according to some indicators.

Cryptocurrency trader Roman says that Bitcoin is due to drop 17% in the near future after spotting a bear trend. The BTC price fell close to $80K recently and then had a tough time making its way back up. The price is currently at $90,587 (BTC/USD), well below its October all-time high of $16K.

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The bear flag indicated by difficulty in rebound after substantial loss, says Roman, is a classic one that points to a down trending market. Bitcoin has remained below $100K now for an entire month and does not look like it will recover anytime soon.

Bitcoin Price Prediction after Latest Movements

Roman’s prediction is only one of several notable new Bitcoin price predictions coming out this week. Michael Saylor, who led MicroStrategy for years, said that Bitcoin could hit $21 million per coin by 2045. That would be an increase of 23,000%.

Before then, Bitcoin may have to go through a rough patch, and its recent struggles to get back up above the $100K mark could indicate a lengthy bearish period. The coin has lost many of its whale investors this year, especially those who made whale moves earlier in 2025. They may have expected the year to be an excellent one for Bitcoin and crypto in general thanks to the passing of the GENIUS Act and the government created Bitcoin reserve, but the crypto market has not been consistent at all in 2025.

This is why many analysts are despairing over Bitcoin’s chances of regaining a high before 2025 is over and why many of them are pointing toward years in the future where Bitcoin investments are expected to really pay off. Bitcoin is currently up 0.56% for the day but has lost more than 11% over the course of 2025. It does not look like it will regain its losses before the year is up, much less set a new record high.

 

 

Nasdaq Down, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Climb as Tech Futures Waver

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The Dow Jones is up by 1.34% today thanks to the latest Federal Reserve interest rate cut and strong performances from Visa, UnitedHealth, Nike, and more.

Ai stocks are faltering after fears about the market grow stronger.
AI stocks are faltering after fears about the market grow stronger.

Technology stocks struggled Friday as AI market fears persist, and the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.5%. However, the S&P 500 gained 0.21% and the Dow Jones climbed as well while the broader market performed well.

A bullish market may be forming outside of tech stocks, thanks in part to the new interest rate cut from the Fed. At the same time, AI-related stocks like Broadcom (AVGO) and Oracle (ORCL) are falling as consumers worry that the market may not be sustainable on its current course.

Cyclical Stocks Benefit from Economic Boost

Investors are putting their money into cyclical stocks right now, which are tied closely to the ups and downs of the economy. With the new Fed rate cut, these stocks will tend to climb since economic sentiment tends to improve after these cuts. When the Federal Reserve feels confident enough in the economy to issue a rate cut, investors feel confident enough to take a chance on stocks.

Disney (DIS) is one of those key cyclical stocks that is performing well right now and seeing strong investor interest. That stock has been climbing all week and rose by more than 2% on Thursday. It continues to gain as Friday trading begins, making it one of the more notable and consistent high performing stocks right now.

Airbnb (ABNB) has proven very resilient during recent recessions and is still going strong this week. That stock spiked after the rate cut announcement and is still bullish heading into the weekend. The company has actually become stronger over the last few years despite the market opening up to more competition.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) rose 2.34% on Thursday and looks bullish for Friday as well. That stock dipped early in the week but then recovered quickly and made new gains over the last few days. Bank stocks tend to perform well during market highs, and JPM is one of the top performing ones that investors should pay attention to. At a time when the latest interest rate cut is spurring market growth and strengthening economic sentiment, investors are focused on cyclical stocks like these to grow their portfolios, especially heading into the end of the year.

 

SpaceX Shifts 1,021 Bitcoin ahead of IPO

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Elon Musk’s company SpaceX is moving $94.48 million in Bitcoin as the company is preparing for its initial public offering (IPO) to take place next year.

SpaceX is shedding Bitcoin this week as it prepares to enter the stock market.
SpaceX is shedding Bitcoin this week as it prepares to enter the stock market.

SpaceX has moved more than 1,000 bitcoins according to reports, and it makes sense for the company to shift funds as they prepare to be publicly traded. The company got rid of about 70% of their Bitcoin assets back in 2022 when FTX went bankrupt, but they never stopped holding onto Bitcoin.

Of course, Elon Musk has been one of the biggest individual movers for the cryptocurrency market in recent years, with simple social media posts sparking trading frenzies and helping both Dogecoin and Bitcoin to spike at various times. If his company is moving so many bitcoins, this could be impactful to the crypto industry.

SpaceX to Go Public

SpaceX offers space transportation and aerospace services and technology, and they announced on December 10th that they would be raising more than $30 billion for their public listing. The company is valued at $1.5 trillion, and their IPO could be the largest on record.

Their embattled CEO Elon Musk has been under fire this year for his alignment with President Elon Musk, as he headed up the Department of Government Efficiency, and for securing a trillion-dollar payout agreement with Tesla. The electric car market Tesla (TSLA) has also struggled this year due to declining EV (electric vehicle) sales and fears that the AI market will start to dry up as a market bubble bursts.

SpaceX has been very busy lately ahead of their public offering, prepping the launch of 29 Starlink satellites. They have a rocket launch schedule for Thursday afternoon, and that will be the 16th such rocket to be launched for this mission.

The company has been moving quite a bit of Bitcoin in recent months, transferring large amounts regularly between custodians. At the time of writing, Arkham Intelligence reports that the company holds $367 million in Bitcoin. That digital token has fallen significantly from its October high of $126K and is now hovering around $90K. It is possible that SpaceX management fears a further drop for Bitcoin and is trying to sell off many of its coins before the IPO to increase the company’s valuation.

 

 

 

Natural Gas Dips $0.85 as Market Looks Bearish

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Gas prices in the United States fell $0.85 on Thursday due to mild temperatures across the country and higher selling pressure, defying winter market expectations.

The natural gas market expected to decline for the next couple weeks.
The natural gas market expected to decline for the next couple weeks.

Weather forecasts for the continental United States say that next week will be hotter than expected, and the news caused natural gas to dip 8.33%. Traders are preparing for extended lower prices as excessive storage continues to be a problem for the industry.

Natural gas futures are now under key levels that signal to the market it is time to hold. Heavy selling has contributed to the lower prices, and they may be here to stay for a while.

New Storage Data Incoming

The new EIA report is coming out later today, and traders are expecting the numbers to show that more gas was withdrawn than normal. That would be thanks to the colder temperatures across the region, and when those colder temperatures were forecast, that helped spark the price of natural gas last week.

The current weather and market models predict a bearish next couple of weeks. As temperatures rise slightly and selling pressure continues to climb, prices should remain low. The five-year average draw is -89 Bcf, but the expectation for this latest EIA report is anywhere from -167 Bcf to -174 Bcf.

Weather forecasts are calling for a cold weekend with freezing temperatures present across the East and the Midwest. But next week, the story should be very different, and warmer weather is expected with higher than average temperatures for this time of year. That should bring the year to a close with prices falling even further from their current lows.

Traders will be watching the EIA report closely. If it varies significantly from what is expected, then the price could climb sharply up until the weekend, but the market is still anticipating bearish movement throughout next week due to pervasively warmer weather. The other limiting factor for the market is the higher than normal natural gas storage. This has been an issue for most of 2025, and demand has never spiked enough this year to bring those levels down, even as gas plants have been producing in excess of the norm and filling reserves higher than they usually are for this time of year.