
CoinDesk Podcast Network THE MINING POD: Bitcoin Mining Stocks Vibe Rankings: 2025 Year-End Edition
Dec 26, 2025
Dive into a spirited discussion on the 2025 rankings of bitcoin mining stocks, where hosts weigh the ups and downs of each player. Canaan’s vertical integration steals attention, while Cipher Mining battles for the top spot. Hive's mixed fortunes spark debates, and American Bitcoin faces trust issues. Hut 8 gets an A for strategic moves, while Terawulf shines in the S tier for its capital and Google ties. Join the team's fun and insightful rankings as they predict the future of these miners!
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Hash Rate Dips Signal Possible Price Rebound
- Bitcoin's hash rate decline often follows price and can precede price rebounds, but correlation isn't causation.
- VanEck noted 30-day hash rate dips historically preceded large average price gains, offering cautious hopium.
Vibe Rankings For Bitcoin Miners Into AI
- The hosts ranked public Bitcoin miners pivoting into AI on a vibe-based tier list for 2025 year-end.
- They excluded CleanSpark and Galaxy from rankings due to active marketing contracts and disclosed personal holdings.
Vertical Integration Helps Canaan Compete
- Canaan's vertical integration (ASIC manufacturing + mining + services) gives it strategic optionality.
- That diversification prevents it from being a pure AI/infrastructure play, keeping it in B tier.
