We recently compiled a list of the 11 Reddit Stocks with Biggest Upside Potential. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ:BITF) stands against the other Redditor-approved stocks.
Paul Hickey, Bespoke co-founder, together with Dana D’Auria, Envestnet co-chief Investment Officer, joined CNBC’s ‘Closing Bell: Overtime’ on November 12 to discuss the market’s reaction to the election results and earnings. Paul Hickey believes that the AI bull market is likely to continue now.
This recent conversation centered around the key forces to watch in the current political and economic landscape, particularly in light of potential energy impacts from Ukraine, shifts in Middle Eastern policies, and possible market effects from trade policies with China. Hickey thinks that as President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet begins to take shape, it will provide clearer insights into future expectations. He emphasized that while election results can lower barriers to the market and reduce speed bumps, their impact is often overstated. He notes that over the past 16 years, the market has shown strong performance under different administrations, with annualized returns of 16.3% during both Barack Obama’s and Donald Trump’s first terms, and 14% under Joe Biden. This consistency, according to Hickey, suggests that market returns have remained relatively stable despite varying political landscapes.
The conversation also highlighted the ongoing AI bull market, which has been broadening since the summer and is expected to continue. The S&P 500 recently closed above 6,000, reflecting positive momentum in the markets, including gains in the NASDAQ. There was a discussion about how a sweeping victory for one party could have been perceived as detrimental to equities; however, Republicans achieved this outcome and equities responded positively. To maintain this momentum, D’Auria suggested that Republicans might need to exercise more fiscal responsibility. The implication is that a single party cannot implement all its plans without consideration of fiscal implications.
D’Auria thinks that as tax cuts from 2017 are likely to be extended under Republican leadership, inflation concerns may arise due to higher tariffs and increased government spending. The Republican stance thus far has been viewed as pro-business, which is reflected in current market performance. However, a potential challenge lies ahead; she is of the idea that stocks are now being priced with expectations of a low regulatory environment. This regulatory landscape will be crucial for sustaining market growth moving forward.
As the market continues to react positively to political developments and the ongoing AI bull market, investors should consider focusing on stocks with significant upside potential. In that context, we’re here with a list of the 11 Reddit stocks with biggest upside potential to help you diversify your portfolio.
Methodology
We sifted through Reddit threads to compile a list of 30 trending stocks with high upside potentials. We then selected the 11 stocks with the biggest upside potential according to analysts. The stocks are ranked in ascending order of their analysts’ upside potential.
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A bustling server farm, reflecting the company’s investment into cryptocurrency mining.
Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ:BITF)
Average Upside Potential as of November 11: 65.37%
Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ:BITF) is a global Bitcoin mining company that develops, owns, and operates vertically integrated mining farms with in-house management and company-owned electrical engineering, installation service, and multiple onsite technical repair centers. It mines cryptocurrency through server farms in Canada, the US, Paraguay, and Argentina.
The company has embarked on a strategic shift, expanding its operations beyond traditional Bitcoin mining to embrace the burgeoning high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) market. In the third quarter of 2024, it identified two US sites for 1-2 megawatt HPC/AI pilot projects. These sites are strategically located, with access to reliable and cost-effective power, making them ideal for data center operations.
The acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining, a vertically integrated Bitcoin mining company focused on environmentally friendly operations, significantly strengthened Bitfarms Ltd.’s (NASDAQ:BITF) energy portfolio, adding over 300 megawatts of US power capacity. This expansion positions the company to capitalize on the growing demand for data center infrastructure and provides a solid foundation for HPC and AI initiatives. Expansions as such have resulted in strong revenue growth for the company, including a 29.65% improvement in Q3 2024.
By leveraging its extensive energy infrastructure, strategic partnerships, and organizational expertise, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for HPC and AI services.
Overall BITF ranks 10th on our list of the Reddit stocks with biggest upside potential. While we acknowledge the potential of BITF as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold great promise for delivering high returns and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than BITF but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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