KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to close higher on Tuesday amid selective bargain-hunting in blue-chip stocks after closing lower in the last two trading sessions, analysts said. At 5 pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) strengthened by 5.25 points or 0.30 per cent to 1,750.56 from Monday’s close of 1,745.31. The benchmark index, which opened 3.14 points firmer at 1,748.45, moved between 1,748.45 and 1,755.54 during today’s session. Market breadth was positive, with gainers slightly ahead of losers, 590 to 583. A total of 595 counters were unchanged, 897 untraded, and 11 suspended. Turnover increased to 4.92 billion units worth RM3.59 billion compared with 4.20 billion units worth RM3.17 billion on Monday.
Bitcoin’s Drop & Market Impact
- Bitcoin has plunged over 20% since Inauguration Day, from nearly $110,000 to around $87,000.
- Coinbase (COIN) tumbled more than 20% over the past five days, while Robinhood (HOOD) dropped 24%.
- Crypto miners like Riot Platforms (MARA), Core Scientific (CORZ), and CleanSpark (CLSK) also saw sharp declines.
Why This Could Be a Buying Opportunity
- SEC dropped investigations into Coinbase & Robinhood, easing regulatory concerns.
- Trump’s SEC nominee, Paul Atkins, is seen as a pro-crypto advocate, signaling an end to "regulation by enforcement."
- Analysts see strong upside potential:
- Oppenheimer's Owen Lau: Coinbase price target at $388 (85% upside).
- Daiwa’s Steven Nie: Coinbase target at $400, citing resilient trading volumes despite Bitcoin’s correction.
Crypto Miners May Rebound
- Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brett Knoblauch believes the crypto bull market could last another 12-16 months, supporting Bitcoin mining revenues.
- Miners like MARA, CORZ, and CLSK trade at reasonable valuations, with expectations for strong revenue and EBITDA growth.
- Miners are also pivoting to AI-driven data centers, leveraging advanced cooling & energy infrastructure.
Outlook: A Temporary Dip?
- Bitcoin-related stocks remain volatile, but with the SEC embracing Bitcoin ETFs, sentiment may shift.
- Coinbase and Robinhood are well-positioned to recover, assuming Bitcoin prices stabilize.
Summary:
- Bitcoin's 20% drop has led to a selloff in crypto stocks, but analysts see a rebound ahead.
- SEC’s policy shift & Trump’s pro-crypto stance improve regulatory outlook.
- Coinbase, Robinhood, and crypto miners remain undervalued, presenting a buying opportunity.
- Miners diversifying into AI infrastructure could add long-term value.
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