New York, February 2, 2026, 12:05 EST — Regular session underway
Shares of IREN Limited dropped 3.7% to $51.74 by midday on Nasdaq Monday, after hitting a low of $49.67 earlier. Roughly 20.1 million shares traded hands during the session.
The stock’s been moving like a levered bet on crypto sentiment once more, despite the company’s push to position itself beyond just bitcoin mining. That’s significant with bitcoin swinging sharply at the start of the month and IREN set to release results later this week.
Miners’ revenues track both bitcoin’s price and “hashprice,” the industry term for expected mining revenue per unit of computing power. When the token falls or mining conditions worsen, equity investors usually adjust valuations quickly.
Bitcoin climbed roughly 1.7% to $78,864 Monday, bouncing back from an earlier dip to $74,609. Over the weekend, it tumbled below $80,000, sliding as much as 6.5% on Saturday, according to a Reuters report. (Reuters)
Volatility spread through markets after Donald Trump suggested Kevin Warsh might garner Democratic backing for the Federal Reserve chair position. Investors are now wrestling with the implications of a leaner Fed balance sheet on liquidity. (Reuters)
Shares of other U.S.-listed miners slipped as well. Marathon Digital Holdings dropped around 2.7%, Riot Platforms declined roughly 0.7%. CleanSpark fell about 5.0%, and Cipher Mining lost close to 3.4%.
IREN plans to unveil its results for the quarter ending December 31 on Thursday, February 5, with a conference call scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the company announced earlier. (GlobeNewswire)
The company runs data centers focused on bitcoin mining and AI cloud services, promoting itself as powered by renewable energy, according to its Reuters profile. Last year, it inked a $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft, Reuters reported. (Reuters)
The broader liquidation pressure came off as chaotic. “It was fuel on the fire,” said Brian Jacobsen, chief economic strategist at Annex Wealth Management, pointing to how policy headlines can intensify forced selling. (Reuters)
The setup works both ways. A strong bitcoin rally could boost miners fast, yet a further drop or rising network difficulty might tighten margins and cash flow right when investors are seeking clearer guidance.
Thursday’s earnings report and call are the next major event for traders. Investors will zero in on any updates about AI cloud expansion and the economics behind bitcoin mining.
