Home/News Feed/Cipher Mining stock jumps 10.8% on analyst upgrade and new ERCOT power capacity. Cipher Mining (CIFR) saw its stock rise 10.8% following an Overweight rating and $25 price target from Wells Fargo, implying a 49.5% upside. The boost comes after ERCOT granted 3.2 gigawatts of conditional grid capacity to support Cipher's Bitcoin mining projects in Texas, enhancing operational potential. Institutional investors like Engineers Gate Manager LP are increasing stakes, signaling strong confidence in the company's growth prospects and crypto mining infrastructure. This combination of analyst optimism, power grid support, and investor interest positions Cipher Mining for potential expansion and profitability.
Cipher Mining's market cap stands at $6.95 billion as of September 17, 2026, 19:11 WIB, reflecting significant investor interest. The stock price on Pluang is $17.73, up 6.04% in the last day, with a high trading volume of 62,689,927 shares. Despite a majority of sell orders at 66%, the typical hold time of 14 days suggests medium-term investor engagement in the Basic Materials sector.