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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) mining company MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) announced the acquisition of 15,574 BTC for $1.53 billion, funded by $1.925 billion raised through zero-coupon convertible notes issued in November and December.
What Happened: In a post on social media platform X, MARA revealed its total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 44,394 BTC, valued at approximately $4.3 billion based on Bitcoin&#8217;s current price of $97,377.
The Florida-based firm acquired the cryptocurrency at an average price of $98,529 per Bitcoin.
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Additionally, MARA repurchased $263 million of its existing convertible notes due in 2026 and plans to use the remaining funds to buy more Bitcoin.
The company also highlighted its Bitcoin yield achievements, reporting a quarter-to-date (QTD) yield of 22.5% and a year-to-date (YTD) yield of 60.9%.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">MARA raised $1.925 billion from 0% convertible notes in November and December. Using the proceeds from its zero-coupon convertible notes offerings, MARA has acquired 15,574 BTC for ~$1.53 billion at ~$98,529 per <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bitcoin</a> and repurchased ~$263 million in aggregate principal amount… <a href="https://t.co/ycGRk9BYfv">pic.twitter.com/ycGRk9BYfv</a>
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Why It Matters: Bitcoin proxy MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42509614/microstrategy-expands-bitcoin-holdings-by-15350-btc-worth-15-billion-after-joining-nasdaq-100">aggressively buying up BTC</a> by raising funds through both stock offerings as well as debt. It holds 2.1% of the Bitcoin supply, or about 439,000 BTC, at an average price of $61,725.
Other Bitcoin mining firms are similarly bolstering their reserves.
Hut 8 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUT#NASDAQ">HUT</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42596774/whats-going-on-with-hut-8-shares-today">recently acquired 990 BTC</a> for $100 million, bringing its total holdings to 10,096 BTC, worth approximately $983.1 million.
The company's CEO Asher Genoot emphasized the strategic value of building Bitcoin reserves to strengthen the company's financial position while pursuing growth in power and digital infrastructure.
Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) also increased its Bitcoin holdings by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42485534/riot-platforms-acquires-5117-bitcoin-for-510million">purchasing 5,117 BTC</a> through company-issued bonds, bringing its total to 16,728 BTC, valued at $1.63 billion.
Price Action: Bitcoin was hovering around $97,606 at the time of writing, gaining 0.71% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
MARA Holdings stock gained nearly 2% in after-hours trading on Friday, after closing at $19.96 during the regular trading session.
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B. Riley Securities analyst Lucas Pipes maintains MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $21 to $23.

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B. Riley Securities Maintains Neutral on MARA Holdings, Raises Price Target to $23

CleanSpark Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>) shares are outpacing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) mining peers on Wednesday. Here&#8217;s a look at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42540031/cleanspark-inc-announces-closing-of-offering-of-650-million-zero-coupon-convertible-notes">what&#8217;s going on</a>.
What To Know: Bitcoin mining stocks and other crypto-related names are pulling back from recent strength on Wednesday as Bitcoin takes a breather. Bitcoin was down about 2% over a 24-hour period, but was still up more than 4% for the week, trading around $104,350 at last check, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
CleanSpark is outpacing mining peers, up 0.48% at $12.42 at the time of publication, compared to a 2.5% decline in MARA Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) and a 3% drop in shares of Riot Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>).
CleanSpark announced the closing of its offering of $650 million worth of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2030 and provided an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42540031/cleanspark-inc-announces-closing-of-offering-of-650-million-zero-coupon-convertible-notes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">update on financing</a> late Tuesday. 
"We are proud to have closed this offering with some of the strongest institutional investors in the world and are excited to share that our growth through 50 EH/s and beyond is now expected to be more than fully funded from the proceeds," said Zach Bradford, president and CEO of CleanSpark.
CleanSpark said the additional capital will allow the company to keep adding the Bitcoin it mines to its balance sheet. The Bitcoin miner held a total of 9,297 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BTC-USD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin</a> as of Nov. 30 after mining 622 Bitcoin in November and selling approximately 26 coins.
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Net proceeds from the offering were approximately $633.6 million. CleanSpark said it repurchased 11.76 million shares of its common stock, using $145 million in net proceeds from the offering. The company also used $90.4 million of the proceeds for capped call transactions. 
CleanSpark said the remaining proceeds will be used to repay the company's line of credit with Coinbase, as well as for capital expenditures, potential acquisitions and general corporate purposes.
"Importantly, this offering provides our stockholders greater clarity on near-term share count, given our ATM offering was completed in early November, and we have no immediate plans to commence another equity or equity-linked offering, as the capital received from this offering sufficiently covers our near-term strategic objectives," Bradford said.
CLSK Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/clsk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CleanSpark shares</a> were trading narrowly higher, hovering around $12.42 per share at the time of publication while other mining stocks face selling pressure, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MARA, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 11 uncommon options trades for MARA Holdings.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 54% bullish and 45%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $107,870, and 9 are calls, for a total amount of $895,168.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $23.5 to $40.0 for MARA Holdings over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for MARA Holdings's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of MARA Holdings's whale trades within a strike price range from $23.5 to $40.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>MARA Holdings 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734536734_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$455.0K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$0.54</td>
<td>$0.48</td>
<td>$0.54</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$102.6K</td>
<td>18.6K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$0.93</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$23.50</td>
<td>$68.7K</td>
<td>868</td>
<td>560</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$66.0K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>133</td>
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<h3>About MARA Holdings</h3>
MARA Holdings Inc leverages digital asset compute to support the energy transformation. It secures the blockchain ledger and supports the energy transformation by converting clean, stranded, or underutilized energy into economic value.
In light of the recent options history for MARA Holdings, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of MARA Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 11,309,613, the price of MARA is down -3.71% at $23.69. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 70 days.</li>
</ul>
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Piper Sandler analyst Patrick Moley initiates coverage on MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $34.

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Piper Sandler Initiates Coverage On MARA Holdings with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $34

Tech stocks extended their rally to new heights on Monday, with the Nasdaq 100 index climbing over 1% to surpass 22,000 points, fueled by robust gains among key <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech">components in the index.</a>
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) led the charge, soaring over 8% after receiving bullish price-target updates from analysts. The company's AI-driven growth potential gained further traction on Friday following its announcement of a collaboration with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) to produce a cutting-edge AI chip.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) also rallied, jumping more than 5%, pushing its post-election gains to 85%, buoyed by positive analyst sentiment. Wedbush Securities described Tesla as a &#8220;game-changer&#8221; in AI and autonomous advancements under Trump's administration, adding to the bullish outlook.
Among other indices, the Russell 2000 rose 1%, while the S&amp;P 500 edged up 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, dipped 0.2%, weighed down by losses in the energy and healthcare sectors.
On the economic front, private-sector surveys showed a stronger-than-expected rebound in December activity. The services sector Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index (PMI) surged to 58.5, the highest reading since October 2021. Meanwhile, the Composite PMI climbed to 56.6, its best level since April 2022, as robust growth in services offset continued weakness in manufacturing.
Crypto-related assets gained fresh bullish momentum, driven by speculation about the U.S. government creating a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve fund. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) will be added to the Nasdaq 100 Index on Dec. 23, further boosting sentiment.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) reached $107,000, marking a year-to-date gain of 153%. MicroStrategy shares rose 5.8%, while other crypto-linked stocks, such as MARA Digital Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>), and Coinbase Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), surged 11.1%, 9.2%, and 4.5%, respectively.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices </td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %</td>
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<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>22,043.82</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,369.39</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,076.94</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,750.42</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:15 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent121624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.5% to $607.34.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.2% to $438.86.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 1.4% to $537.94.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 1% to $235.13.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up by 1.2%; the&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) rose 7.1%, reflecting bullish investor sentiment ahead of its earnings report on Wednesday after the close.</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) rose by 4.7%, building up momentum after last week&#8217;s 8.7% surge following the announcement of the quantum computer launch. </li>
<li>Shares of of natural gas companies fell amid prospects for less colder weather in the upcoming weeks. New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFE#NASDAQ">NFE</a>) led industry declines, down 7%. </li>
</ul>
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MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) stock is trading higher on Monday, along with other crypto-linked stocks, after Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) reached an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42507864/bitcoin-etfs-surge-as-king-crypto-hits-106000">all time high.</a>
The Details: As of early Monday afternoon, Bitcoin is trading above $107,000, according to data from Benzinga Pro. MARA, heavily involved in Bitcoin mining, benefits from this surge.
Other Bitcoin miners, such as Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) and CleanSpark, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>), also stand to benefit from Bitcoin&#8217;s gains.
What Else: In early December MARA completed its $850 million offering of zero-coupon convertible senior notes due 2031. The company anticipates about $835.1 million in net proceeds from this offering.
MARA plans to use about $48 million of the net proceeds from the sale of the notes to repurchase roughly $51 million of its existing convertible notes due 2026 in private transactions. The remaining proceeds will go toward acquiring additional bitcoin and general corporate purposes, including working capital, strategic acquisitions, asset expansion and debt repayment.
In addition, at the start of the month, the company signed a definitive agreement to acquire a wind farm in Hansford County, Texas, with 240 MW of interconnection capacity and 114 MW of nameplate wind capacity.&nbsp;
The company plans to build and operate a behind-the-meter data center powered entirely by the site's 114 MW of wind capacity at no additional energy cost. This is part of MARA&#8217;s strategy to transform underutilized sustainable resources into economic value, achieve near-zero energy costs and support the broader adoption of renewable energy.
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MARA Price Action: At the time of publication, MARA shares are trading 11.5% higher at $25.34, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With MARA Shares Monday?

U.S. stocks were mostly higher, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 1% on Monday.
Shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rose sharply during Monday's session after Wedbush maintained an Outperform rating on the stock and raised its price target <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42505310/tesla-prepares-for-holiday-rush-tapping-into-global-supercharger-demand-to-drive-revenue-growth">from $400 to $515</a>.
Tesla shares gained 5% to $458.08 on Monday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Akso Health Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AHG#NASDAQ">AHG</a>) shares gained 59.6% to $1.5000.</li>
<li>Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>) shares jumped 42.4% to $9.49.</li>
<li>Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGMO#NASDAQ">SGMO</a>) climbed 31.8% to $2.6950.</li>
<li>Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRDN#NASDAQ">VRDN</a>) gained 31.8% to $23.53 after the company announced Phase 3 results for its thyroid eye disease treatment trial.</li>
<li>Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) rose 25.5% to $8.99.</li>
<li>Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWTX#NASDAQ">EWTX</a>) gained 24.7% to $34.45 after the company reported topline results from its Phase 2 CANYON trial of Sevasemten in individuals with Becker muscular dystrophy, with the trial meeting its primary endpoint.</li>
<li>Aehr Test Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) rose 24.2% to $14.32 after the company announced it secured a $10 million order for AI semiconductor testing.</li>
<li>Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTDR#NASDAQ">BTDR</a>) climbed 19.8% to $25.08. Shares of Bitcoin miners and crypto-linked stocks traded higher after Bitcoin reached an all-time high.</li>
<li>Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIFR#NASDAQ">CIFR</a>) gained 18.4% to $7.26. Shares of Bitcoin miners and crypto-linked stocks traded higher after Bitcoin reached an all-time high.</li>
<li>TeraWulf Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>) rose 15.5% to $8.14. Shares of Bitcoin miners and crypto-linked stocks traded higher after Bitcoin reached an all-time high.</li>
<li>Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUT#NASDAQ">HUT</a>) gained 13.4% to $30.99. Shares of Bitcoin miners and crypto-linked stocks traded higher after Bitcoin reached an all-time high.</li>
<li>MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) gained 10.5% to $25.11. Shares of Bitcoin miners and crypto-linked stocks traded higher after Bitcoin reached an all-time high.</li>
<li>Asana, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASAN#NASDAQ">ASAN</a>) gained 9.5% to $26.45.</li>
<li>Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGIO#NASDAQ">AGIO</a>) surged 9.1% to $42.54.</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) surged 7.6% to $242.06 on continued momentum from last week after the company reported earnings for the fourth-quarter.</li>
<li>Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) gained 7% to $109.62.</li>
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Shares of Bitcoin miners and crypto-linked stocks are trading higher after Bitcoin reached an all-time high.

U.S.-listed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) miners have increased their share of the global network hashrate to approximately 29%, up by 7.8% since the Bitcoin halving earlier this year, according to a JP Morgan report.
Despite this notable growth in network power, the combined market cap of the 14 largest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/24/12/42486099/how-bitcoin-miners-assist-energy-grids-partner-with-renewable-energy-projects">U.S.-listed mining companies</a> declined 4% month-to-date, falling to $34.7 billion as of mid-December.
What Happened: The report highlights that U.S.-listed miners added 23 EH/s (exahashes per second) of capacity since October, an 11% increase, while the broader Bitcoin network hashrate grew by 6% during the same period.
Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) led this expansion, contributing +9.9 EH/s, followed by IREN with +7 EH/s, underscoring their aggressive growth strategies.
JP Morgan analysts observed an improvement in mining profitability alongside these capacity increases, driven by Bitcoin's rising price. 
"The average Bitcoin price increased 14% month-to-date, reaching approximately $102,000, while hashprice rose by 5%," the report stated. 
Hashprice, which measures daily earnings for miners, reached $57,300 per EH/s, marking its highest level in the past seven months.
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Why It Matters: Despite these gains, the performance of mining stocks was mixed.
The report notes that "the aggregate market cap of U.S.-listed miners declined by 4% since November 30th, erasing a small portion of the $11 billion rally seen after the post-election surge." 
Bitdeer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTDR#NASDAQ">BTDR</a>) was the standout performer in early December, with shares rising 47%, while Argo Blockchain (ARBK) saw the steepest decline, dropping 35%.
JP Morgan also examined valuation metrics, revealing that U.S.-listed Bitcoin miners currently trade at approximately 2.0x their proportional share of the four-year block reward. 
This marks a decline from 2.7x recorded in July, reflecting more cautious investor sentiment amid volatile macroeconomic conditions.
The report indicates that while mining economics have improved due to higher Bitcoin prices and lower volatility—currently at 40%, down from 62% in November—stock valuations remain sensitive to price fluctuations.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$42.0K</td>
<td>114.2K</td>
<td>65.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$33.8K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>43.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$51.0K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>22.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$55.4K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>11.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$125.5K</td>
<td>16.9K</td>
<td>7.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$50.5K</td>
<td>15.4K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>16.7K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$212.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 420 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 67 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.0K, with a price of $102.0 per contract. There were 114261 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 65177 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $215.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.8K, with a price of $136.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43283 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $74.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.0K, with a price of $51.0 per contract. There were 8599 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22625 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.4K, with a price of $277.0 per contract. There were 3740 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11612 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SOUN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.0K, with a price of $74.0 per contract. There were 2323 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8634 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 2279 contract(s) at a $14.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 90 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $125.5K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 16992 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7792 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 326 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.5K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 15476 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7463 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $440.0 per contract. There were 16723 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2627 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MRVL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 35 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 5774 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1885 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 98 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 349 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $212.7K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 1222 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1052 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on MARA Holdings. Our analysis of options history for MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) revealed 23 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 21% of traders were bullish, while 52% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $147,757, and 20 were calls, valued at $1,294,749.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $15.0 and $50.0 for MARA Holdings, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for MARA Holdings's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of MARA Holdings's whale trades within a strike price range from $15.0 to $50.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>MARA Holdings Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734107479_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.19</td>
<td>$2.14</td>
<td>$2.13</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$159.7K</td>
<td>23.5K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$136.0K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.44</td>
<td>$1.42</td>
<td>$1.44</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$129.6K</td>
<td>15.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$99.0K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>615</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$98.0K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About MARA Holdings</h3>
MARA Holdings Inc leverages digital asset compute to support the energy transformation. It secures the blockchain ledger and supports the energy transformation by converting clean, stranded, or underutilized energy into economic value.
<h3>MARA Holdings's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 18,517,114, with MARA's price up by 1.02%, positioned at $22.81.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
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Once criticized for its environmental footprint, Bitcoin mining is finding a role in supporting energy systems and sustainability. At the Benzinga Future of Digital Assets conference, industry leaders detailed how mining operations integrate with renewable energy and adapt to modern challenges.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Stabilizing Energy Grids</h1>
Bitcoin mining's ability to adjust power consumption based on demand benefits energy providers. Paul Giordano, vice president of digital asset management at MARA Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), explained how miners can switch operations on or off to stabilize the grid.
"When energy demand is high, we can reduce our demand by turning off our computers. When energy demand is low, we turn them on," Giordano said. This practice offers utilities more predictable revenue streams while helping balance energy use.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Collaborations with Renewable Energy</h1>
Mining companies are increasingly partnering with renewable energy projects to maximize efficiency and reduce waste. Giordano shared examples of Marathon's efforts to pair mining operations with solar and wind farms. These partnerships enable the use of surplus energy that would otherwise go untapped.
One notable initiative involves a hydroelectric dam in Kenya. "We're able to put Bitcoin mining machines there, pay for that stranded energy, and help the local community build out its infrastructure," Giordano said.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Educating Policymakers</h1>
The panel also highlighted the ongoing efforts to inform regulators and community leaders about the benefits of Bitcoin mining. Giordano emphasized the importance of presenting mining as a partner to local communities rather than a competitor for energy resources.
"It's an educational process to show how mining can contribute to utilities and renewable energy efforts," Giordano explained. He acknowledged that challenges remain, particularly in dispelling misconceptions about the environmental impact of mining.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Regulatory Outlook</h1>
With changes in leadership and regulatory priorities, mining companies are optimistic about achieving greater clarity in the rules governing their operations. Giordano described the potential shift as a step toward enabling the industry to plan for the future.
"Having clear regulations, even if they're strict, is better than the uncertainty we've dealt with," he said. Transparency and collaboration with regulators are key components of this shift, which could pave the way for expanded opportunities in the mining space.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Future Opportunities</h1>
Bitcoin mining's evolving role in energy systems signals a broader shift in its perception and functionality. Through partnerships with renewable energy providers and advancements in load balancing, the industry is positioning itself as a valuable contributor to sustainable energy solutions. 
As these practices continue developing, Bitcoin mining may redefine its place within the digital asset economy and the global energy landscape.
Photo: Anucha Cheechang on Shutterstock
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42466993/bitcoin-miners-embrace-microstrategys-playbook-the-rise-of-btc-yield-strategies">Bitcoin mining company</a> Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) on Friday announced the acquisition of 5,117 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) for $510 million.
The <a href="https://x.com/RiotPlatforms/status/1867570759704420356">purchase</a>, funded through the net proceeds of the company's recent $525 million, 0.75% coupon convertible bond issuance, was made at an average price of $99,669 per Bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses.
The recently announced private offering, set to mature in 2030 with a 0.75% interest rate, is intended to support further Bitcoin purchases and general corporate initiatives.
After deducting expenses, the offering generated approximately $511.5 million in net proceeds. 
It includes terms allowing conversion into common stock beginning in 2029, with provisions for earlier conversion under certain circumstances.
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Additionally, the company recently purchased 705 Bitcoin for $68.45 million.
This strategic acquisition increases Riot's total Bitcoin holdings to 16,728 BTC, which are now valued at approximately $1.68 billion, based on Bitcoin&#8217;s current market price of $100,303. 
The company has solidified its position as one of the largest institutional Bitcoin holders in the mining sector.
Riot's latest purchase underscores its aggressive accumulation strategy amidst a volatile market. 
Data from Arkham Intelligence <a href="https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/entity/riot-platforms">reveals</a> that Riot now holds 12,198 Bitcoin valued at approximately $1.2 billion, making it the second-largest Bitcoin holder among publicly listed mining companies.
Marathon Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) continues to lead the sector, with over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/12/42318716/bitcoin-surge-powers-riot-marathon-into-golden-cross-territory-are-crypto-bulls-back">40,000 Bitcoin in its reserves</a>, according to data from Bitbo.
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Ritholtz Wealth Management&#8217;s Josh Brown created a new index that tracks the most popular stocks in some of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/24/12/42465585/spotlight-on-soundhound-ai-analyzing-the-surge-in-options-activity">hottest themes of the market</a>.
What To Know: Last Tuesday on "<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-compound-and-friends/id1456467014?i=1000679133042" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Compound &amp; Friends</a>" podcast, Brown set the stage for unveiling the &#8220;Degen Dow.&#8221;
&#8220;I think that if we were to make a list of the biggest themes of 2024, one of those themes would have been degeneracy,&#8221; Brown said. 
It&#8217;s tough to say precisely how the word &#8220;degen&#8221; came to be, but some believe it originates from the term &#8220;degenerate gambler&#8221; in sports betting and gambling culture, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/degen-stock-crypto-trading-market-trend-69d12a56">according</a> to The Wall Street Journal.
It&#8217;s also used by crypto traders and meme-stock traders who often make risky short-term bets based on momentum and steer clear of traditional ways of assessing investments. 
Brown put together a list of the top stocks used as trading vehicles by &#8220;degen&#8221; traders using platforms such as Robinhood, Stocktwits and Reddit&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/wallstreetbets">WallStreetBets</a>. The list includes high beta Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)-related names, gaming and gambling companies, AI names, space theme plays, Cathie Wood favorites and president-elect Donald Trump-related stocks.
&#8220;All the major degen food groups are represented,&#8221; Brown said. 
Here&#8217;s a look at all of the stocks that made it into the &#8220;Degen Dow.&#8221;
<ul>
<li>Archer Aviation Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Applovin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Carvana Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Flutter Entertainment Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLUT#NYSE">FLUT</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Geo Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>GameStop Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Hims &amp; Hers Health, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Robinhood Markets, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Lucid Group, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>MARA Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>PagerDuty, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PD#NYSE">PD</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Roblox Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Reddit, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Riot Platforms, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Rivian Automotive, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Rocket Lab USA, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Rumble Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUM#NASDAQ">RUM</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>SoFi Technologies, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>SoundHound AI, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Tesla, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Unity Software Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Vistra Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>)</li>
</ul>
Why It Matters: Brown equal-weighted the basket of stocks in the index to track performance. The index actually declined more than 80% from the highs in late 2021, but it has formed a base and appears to be breaking out to the upside with gains of nearly 50% since the start of the year. 
&#8220;Look how it&#8217;s like turning up &#8230; this thing is ripping into year-end,&#8221; Brown said, to which his co-host Michael Batnick replied, &#8220;I want to get long.&#8221;
Brown noted Nvidia and Reddit are the only two names on the list he currently owns.
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Jones Trading Initiates Coverage On MARA Holdings with Hold Rating

It seems Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) miners have found their muse—and it's none other than MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>). 
JPMorgan's Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou reveals that miners are mimicking the tech company's aggressive bitcoin accumulation strategy as they navigate a landscape of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/bitcoin-miners">dwindling mining rewards</a> and rising competition.
The result? A shift in how these digital prospectors approach profitability.
MicroStrategy, led by Bitcoin evangelist Michael Saylor, helped start the corporate trend of turning cash flow and leverage into a Bitcoin treasure trove. Now, miners like MARA Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) are joining the game with their own twist: a ‘BTC Yield' strategy designed to grow their bitcoin holdings per share.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The &#8216;BTC Yield&#8217; Strategy</h2>
The economics of mining have grown increasingly brutal. Post-halving, reduced block rewards and a surging network hashrate have squeezed miner revenues per terahash, leaving less breathing room for profitability. 
JPMorgan points out that daily revenues per terahash are at historical lows, forcing miners to rethink their playbooks.
To stay afloat — and relevant — miners like MARA are doubling down on Bitcoin. 
The strategy involves issuing debt or equity to not only hoard mined bitcoin but also actively purchase more. In MARA's case, 60% of its Bitcoin acquisitions this year came from direct purchases, with the remaining 40% from expanded mining operations.
The payoff? Marathon now boasts a stash of nearly 35,000 bitcoins, trailing only MicroStrategy among publicly listed companies.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The ETF Effect</h2>
Adding complexity to the equation is the U.S. debut of spot bitcoin ETFs, which provide institutional investors with a more direct path to bitcoin exposure. Shares of bitcoin miners, once a proxy for institutional bets on the leading crypto, have underperformed in light of this new competition.
Yet, miners like MARA are finding ways to thrive in this shifting landscape. By embracing BTC Yield strategies and leveraging low-interest convertible notes to fund their bitcoin spree, they are cementing their role as major players in the broader Bitcoin ecosystem.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mining Or Stacking?</h2>
The lines between mining and investing are blurring, with miners increasingly resembling bitcoin-focused asset managers. If this trend continues, we could see more miners pivot toward holding and acquiring bitcoin rather than relying solely on mining operations.
As Bitcoin's ecosystem matures, one thing is clear: the playbook is being rewritten, and it has Saylor's fingerprints all over it.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
<td>$31.2K</td>
<td>23.0K</td>
<td>46.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$25.9K</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
<td>15.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$41.7K</td>
<td>10.3K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QBTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>U</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$85.0K</td>
<td>30.6K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$26.3K</td>
<td>258</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$52.8K</td>
<td>33.4K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GLW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>$36.1K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $139.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.2K, with a price of $156.0 per contract. There were 23050 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 46515 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on December 13, 2024. Parties traded 718 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.9K, with a price of $36.0 per contract. There were 10158 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15573 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.7K, with a price of $1668.0 per contract. There were 10377 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9274 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For QBTS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $60.0 per contract. There were 8091 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9233 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For U (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 37 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 350 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $85.0K, with a price of $243.0 per contract. There were 30674 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7037 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 23 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 122 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.3K, with a price of $216.0 per contract. There were 258 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6925 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $450.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.8K, with a price of $528.0 per contract. There were 33410 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5777 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.0K, with a price of $791.0 per contract. There were 14859 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5038 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $38.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $225.0 per contract. There were 5433 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4766 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GLW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 770 contract(s) at a $49.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 74 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.1K, with a price of $46.0 per contract. There were 1523 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3571 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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