These 3 crypto stocks are better picks than altcoins for second half of 2025

Key Points

1. Cipher Mining Inc (CIFR) has emerged as a standout Bitcoin miner in 2025 due to aggressive expansion, operational efficiency, and a new Texas facility (Black Pearl) delivering a hashrate of 3.4 EH/s, with plans to scale to 23.1 EH/s by Q3.

2. Riot Platforms Inc (RIOT) is a leading Bitcoin miner in North America, with Q1 revenue of $161.4 million, a 33.7 EH/s hash rate, and plans to expand into AI and high-performance computing with 1 GW power capacity by early 2026.

3. Mara Holdings Inc (MARA) aims to achieve a 75 EH/s hash rate by year-end, a 40% increase from 2024, and holds nearly 50,000 BTC. The company has pivoted toward vertical integration to reduce costs and boost margins.

4. All three stocks—CIFR, RIOT, and MARA—have recently broken through their 200-day moving averages, indicating strong momentum.

5. The recommendation is based on the stocks' high leverage to Bitcoin's strength and the momentum from the GENIUS Act, which could boost crypto adoption.