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Sign InAmid a strategic pivot by crypto miners toward cloud computing, Benchmark has raised its price target for Hut 8 to $165, citing a significant long-term growth pathway. This bullish outlook is primarily driven by the company securing AI data center contracts valued at $16.8 billion. Analysts also highlighted the commercialization of the Beacon Point project as a critical milestone in transitioning the firm's business model.
This upgrade follows a broader industry trend where peers like Core Scientific and IREN are aggressively expanding into AI hosting; Core Scientific recently expanded a multi-billion dollar deal with CoreWeave valued at approximately $6.7 billion according to recent earnings reports. Benchmark’s valuation reflects confidence in Hut 8’s ability to repurpose its power assets into high-value data centers, a shift that is increasingly re-rating the sector per market data.
Looking ahead, investors are focused on Hut 8's execution of its massive contract pipeline and its impact on operational cash flow. While specific instrument price data is currently unavailable, market participants are closely watching the FOMC Minutes scheduled for July 8, 2026, which could dictate broader risk appetite across the technology and digital asset sectors.