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Bitcoin Miner TeraWulf (WULF) Rockets 100% on Google AI Bet – What’s Next?
28 October 2025
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Bitcoin Miner TeraWulf (WULF) Rockets 100% on Google AI Bet – What’s Next?

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  • Tech Pivot & Google Deal: TeraWulf has swung from mining to AI infrastructure. In August it inked two 10-year deals (~200+ MW, ~$3.7B) to host AI workloads, and tech giant Google agreed to backstop $3.2B of that financing for roughly a 14% stake [1]. In late October, TeraWulf announced a new 25-year joint venture with Fluidstack to build 168 MW of AI data center (at Abernathy, TX) worth $9.5B [2]. With this JV, TeraWulf says it now has about 510 MW of contracted compute capacity (Lake Mariner site and beyond) [3] [4].
  • Huge Stock Rally: WULF stock has more than doubled in 2025 (~+117% YTD) [5], briefly trading in the mid-$16s in October before pulling back to ~$13.7 by late Oct 24 [6]. The AI news sent shares surging: on Oct 28 the stock jumped ~19% (up ~15–20% intraday) [7] [8]. Trading volume spiked and WULF is now near its multi-year highs on Nasdaq.
  • Analyst Upgrades: Wall Street analysts have grown bullish. Oppenheimer initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and $20 price target [9], citing TeraWulf’s shift to “high-performance compute (HPC) AI infrastructure” and its low-cost power lands. Other firms have raised targets: Rosenblatt to $20, B. Riley to $22, Northland Capital to $18.25, Citizens/JMP to ~$18 [10] [11]. The current consensus (about 12 analysts) is a moderate buy with an average target near $17–18 [12].
  • Billions in Financing: TeraWulf’s big growth moves are backed by new capital. Its subsidiary completed a $3.2B note offering (7.75% senior secured notes) to expand its New York AI data center [13]. Northland Capital called the debt pricing “very attractive” [14], and Citizens raised its target (to $18) specifically citing the favorable 7.75% rate [15]. The funds are earmarked for Lake Mariner and other projects, effectively locking in cheap long-term financing for its expansion.
  • Blazing Growth Forecast: TeraWulf expects Q3’25 revenue of $48–52M (about +84% YoY) with $15–19M adj. EBITDA [16]. CFO Patrick Fleury said these results “reflect continued strength in our operating performance and the early benefits of repositioning [Lake Mariner] for high-performance compute” [17]. Analysts project rapid growth ahead – one forecast sees 2026 sales roughly double 2025’s [18] – and bulls argue WULF could climb another 50–70% from here [19].
  • Risks and Valuation: Notably, WULF is highly priced: it trades at ~31x book value [20] (peers are ~3–4x). Bitcoin-mining headwinds (volatile BTC prices, rising miner debt now >$20B [21]) and execution risks loom. Analysts caution that high expectations are built in. As one analyst put it, TeraWulf’s narrative is compelling – but its “supercharged growth” hinges on delivering these mega-projects and enduring crypto swings [22] [23].

AI Pivot Powers Stock Rally

TeraWulf (NASDAQ: WULF) has been one of 2025’s top stock stories. The company, long known as a hydro- and nuclear-powered Bitcoin miner, has rapidly pivoted into AI cloud computing. Its share price has more than doubled this year [24] as investors flock to the story of green energy meets generative AI. “TeraWulf’s transition from a bitcoin miner to a high-performance compute (HPC) AI infrastructure company” was exactly the reason cited by Oppenheimer analysts when they kicked off coverage with an Outperform rating and $20 target [25].

The catalyst was Google’s involvement. In August, TeraWulf announced two 10-year hosting deals (~200+ MW) worth ~$3.7 billion, with Google underwriting $3.2 billion of project financing for ~14% equity [26]. Then on Oct. 28, TeraWulf unveiled a 25-year, $9.5B joint venture with Fluidstack – building a 168 MW AI data center in Texas – with Google guaranteeing $1.3B of the lease [27] [28]. These deals mean TeraWulf is flipping its data centers from pure Bitcoin mining to lucrative AI compute. After today’s announcement, the company says it has over 510 MW of contracted compute capacity, effectively locking in multi-year revenue [29].

The market cheered. Traders bid up WULF, sending it to multi-year highs. On Oct. 28, shares spiked ~19% on the day [30], adding to the recent rally. Volume was several times normal, indicating “feverish trading interest” [31]. That’s partly because the entire crypto-mining sector is shifting gears: as CoinDesk reports, miners are increasingly looking to AI workloads as Bitcoin mining profits shrink. TeraWulf’s green-powered infrastructure (nearly 100% carbon-free) puts it in a sweet spot amid this pivot [32].

Analyst Upgrades and Expert Take

Analysts have raced to catch up. Within the past week several firms lifted TeraWulf’s price targets. Notably, Citizens/JMP raised its target to ~$18 [33] (and Northland to $18.25) after the latest corporate filings and deals. Rosenblatt moved its target to $20, and B. Riley to $22 [34]. Oppenheimer’s initial coverage highlighted TeraWulf’s “high-quality land with low-cost renewable electricity and fiber networks,” which it said enabled contracts with “top-tier AI” customers [35]. The Oppenheimer report emphasized that AI datacenter demand is growing ~18% per year with a global capacity shortfall, making TeraWulf’s expansion timely [36].

Experts see both upside and caution. One market analysis notes forecasts of revenue roughly doubling from 2025 to 2026 [37], and argues WULF could rally “another 50–70%” if execution goes smoothly [38]. But others warn of high expectations. As one analyst quipped, the stock’s valuation is sky-high (P/B >30× [39]), and any hiccup in these giga-projects or a crypto correction could trigger a pullback. A recent hedge fund report underscored this by noting that the $3.2B financing was “very attractive” – a positive sign, but still reflecting the need for cheap capital to fuel growth [40].

Even Wall Street is getting into the act. Leveraged ETF issuer Tradr just launched a 2x Long WULF fund (Cboe: WULX) to let traders bet on this momentum [41]. High-profile investors now have a tool to amplify WULF moves, underscoring how institutional the story has become.

Strong Financials But Note the Caveats

Behind the hype, TeraWulf’s numbers are indeed improving. In its preliminary Q3 results (Oct 28), the company forecast $48–52 million in revenue, about +84% over last year, and adjusted EBITDA of $15–19M (vs $6M prior year) [42]. CFO Patrick Fleury said these outcomes “reflect continued strength in our operating performance and the early benefits of repositioning [Lake Mariner] for high-performance compute workloads” [43]. In other words, the AI deals are already boosting the top line.

The company’s backlog of contracts – now including the new Texas JV – underpins these forecasts. TeraWulf says it will hit a run-rate consistent with contracting an additional 250–500 MW per year [44]. This infrastructure is powered by low-cost nuclear and hydro, giving TeraWulf an edge in offering cheap power to AI clients.

However, investors should remember the risks. TeraWulf still faces stiff competition from bigger miners (e.g. Riot, Core Scientific) who are also exploring AI ventures, and Bitcoin remains volatile. Total industry debt is rising – in fact, bitcoin miner debt has topped $20 billion at recent estimates [45] – which could limit free cash flow. Moreover, TeraWulf’s own balance sheet is heavy: it now carries over $5B in debt from its many financing rounds. All told, analysts say the stock’s current price (and valuation) implies near-perfection. If growth slows or interest rates creep up, WULF could give back gains.

Outlook – Growth Comes with Caution

In summary, TeraWulf has delivered a blockbuster narrative: a green-powered Bitcoin miner embracing the AI boom, backed by Google and Wall Street’s analysts [46] [47]. Key metrics support the excitement – record financings, double-digit future revenue growth, and a host of new partnerships. Long-term forecasts from some quarters even envision TeraWulf becoming a ~$800M/year company by 2027 (as one analysis suggests) if all AI contracts fully materialize.

Yet every expert we cite tempers that with a warning. As one recent report noted, “execution risks and crypto volatility” keep even bullish investors cautious [48]. In other words, the runway is bright but bumpy. For now, the market is celebrating TeraWulf’s rapid expansion (and richly rewarding early shareholders), but staying vigilant about the business execution will be key.

Sources: Company filings and news releases; analyst research and commentary [49] [50] [51] [52] [53]; recent financial media reports [54] [55].

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