Iren Stock: Bitcoin Miner Drops 6% as Trade War Fears Hit Crypto Stocks – Time to Buy?

TLDR

• Iren (IREN) stock dropped over 6% on Tuesday as investors moved away from crypto-linked stocks due to rising U.S.-EU trade tensions
• Other crypto and data center stocks also fell, including Strategy (down 8%), Galaxy Digital (down 6%), Coinbase and Circle Internet (both down 5%)
• Despite Tuesday’s drop, Iren shares surged nearly 50% since the start of 2026, adding to a 300% gain in 2025
• Analyst Mike Colonnese believes Iren’s recent $9.7 billion five-year Microsoft deal hasn’t fully reflected in the stock price yet
• Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” rating with an average price target of $69.36 to $82.80, suggesting upside potential of 28% to 48%

Iren Limited shares took a hit on Tuesday, falling more than 6% as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Europe spooked investors. The Sydney-based Bitcoin miner and data center operator saw its stock close at $54.26, down from $57.82 the previous day.

IREN Limited, IREN

The selloff wasn’t isolated to Iren. Crypto-linked stocks across the board faced pressure as risk assets took a beating.

Strategy, the Bitcoin treasury company, dropped 8%. Galaxy Digital, which operates as both a crypto trading platform and data center operator, fell 6%. Coinbase and Circle Internet each declined about 5%.

Iren’s direct competitors felt the pain too. New Jersey-based CoreWeave fell 6%, while Amsterdam-based Nebius tumbled 7%. The broad selloff reflected investors fleeing to safer assets during uncertainty.

Trading volume told the story of the panic. Approximately 44.9 million shares of Iren changed hands on Tuesday, 11% above the daily average of 40.5 million shares.

While investors sought shelter in gold, which hit record highs on Monday, crypto-related stocks bore the brunt of the risk-off sentiment. The trade war fears between the U.S. and Europe pushed money toward traditional safe havens.

Recent Gains Still Intact Despite Tuesday’s Drop

The single-day decline doesn’t erase Iren’s remarkable run. Since January 1, 2026, the stock surged nearly 50%. That comes on top of a 300% gain throughout 2025.

H.C. Wainwright analyst Mike Colonnese remains bullish. He called 2026 a “transformative year” for the AI cloud infrastructure company. Colonnese pointed to Iren’s $9.7 billion five-year deal with Microsoft as a catalyst that hasn’t fully impacted the stock price yet.

Not everyone shares that optimism. Goldman Sachs raised questions about Iren’s growth potential beyond the Microsoft contract. The firm initiated coverage with a neutral rating and a $39 price target, well below where the stock trades now.

What The Numbers Show

Iren carries a market cap of $15.38 billion. The company trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.97. Its beta of 4.25 signals high volatility compared to the broader market.

The balance sheet shows strength in some areas. Iren maintains a quick ratio of 5.52 and a current ratio of 5.52, indicating strong short-term liquidity. The debt-to-equity ratio sits at 0.34.

Recent earnings painted a mixed picture. The company reported a loss of $0.34 per share for the quarter ending November 6, missing estimates of $0.14 profit by $0.48. Revenue hit $240.30 million, up 28.3% year-over-year but slightly below the $244.60 million analysts expected.

Institutional investors have shown interest. About 41% of the stock is held by institutional investors and hedge funds. Several funds added positions during recent quarters.

Wall Street’s Take

Thirteen analysts rate Iren a “Buy,” five give it a “Hold,” and one assigns a “Sell” rating. The consensus lands at “Moderate Buy.” Price targets range from $39 to $86, with an average of $69.36.

Some recent analyst moves show confidence. Sanford C. Bernstein maintained an “outperform” rating with a $75 target. Macquarie raised its target to $86 with an “outperform” rating. Arete Research initiated coverage with a “buy” rating and $78 target.

Zacks Research upgraded shares from “strong sell” to “hold” in mid-December. Analysts project Iren will post $0.43 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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