American Bitcoin Corp. gains 'Buy' rating from BTIG, targets $15
Summary
American Bitcoin Corp. (ABTC) saw its stock rise in pre-market trading after BTIG initiated coverage with a 'Buy' rating and set a $15 price target, indicating an 88% upside from its previous close. This comes as ABTC continues to grow its Bitcoin treasury, holding approximately 8,000 Bitcoin, which positions it as one of the larger publicly traded Bitcoin holders in the U.S. The company's second-quarter results showed it mined 932 Bitcoin, improving its operational efficiency while reducing its net loss to $57.2 million, down from $81.8 million in the prior quarter. BTIG highlighted ABTC's strategic acquisitions and mining operations as key factors in its positive outlook, aligning with a broader trend among public companies leveraging Bitcoin accumulation strategies amid anticipated price increases.