Core Scientific Misses Q4 Earnings: BTC and AI Impact
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Core Scientific Failed to Meet Expectations in Q4 Earnings Report
Core Scientific's fourth quarter earnings report on Monday failed to meet analyst expectations, causing the company's shares to fall. Revenues declined to $79.8 million, down 16% from the previous year, falling short of Wall Street's $90.4 million forecast. Crypto mining revenues dropped to $42.2 million, halving from before. The company reported a net profit of $216 million for the quarter, but this was largely due to a $330.3 million increase in non-cash assets; adjusted EBITDA loss was $42.7 million.
BTC Price Drop Hits Mining Revenues
Bitcoin (BTC) price is trading around $68,000, down 50% from its October peak. According to current data, BTC detailed analysis price is at $68,177, 24-hour change +%3,37. RSI at 45.69 is in the neutral zone, overall trend downtrend and Supertrend giving bearish signal. EMA 20: $68,424. This decline directly affected miners' hash rate and revenues; Core's crypto segment was the most impacted.
New Era with AI Data Centers: Expansion Plans
The company is transitioning to AI-focused data center services. CEO Adam Sullivan stated they are in the scaling phase for 1.5 gigawatt leasable capacity. Expanding one facility in Texas to 430 megawatts, and others in Georgia and Texas to 300 megawatts. This strategy provides protection against volatility in BTC mining.
CORZ and Competitor RIOT Stocks' Reaction
CORZ shares closed at $16.49, down 2.8%. Competitor Riot Platforms also missed expectations with $152.8 million revenue (expectation $157 million), RIOT shares remained flat at $16.43. BTC dependency is evident across the mining sector.
BTC Technical Analysis: Critical Support and Resistance Levels
Recent breakout news revitalized BTC: Reached $70,000 on CME, +5% in the last hour at US market open, +0.7% in the first 5 minutes of futures after US-Iran crisis. Current levels for BTC futures:
| Level | Price | Score | Distance | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 (Strong Support) | 64.387 $ | 76/100 ⭐ | -5,40% | BB Lower, Fibo 0.114 |
| S2 (Strong Support) | 60.000 $ | 65/100 ⭐ | -11,85% | Fibo 0.000 |
| R1 (Strong Resistance) | 68.909 $ | 76/100 ⭐ | +1,24% | Prev Day Close, Fibo 0.236 |
| R2 (Strong Resistance) | 78.962 $ | 65/100 ⭐ | +16,01% | Fibo 0.500, Ichimoku |
Neutrality in RSI may signal short-term recovery; if $70,000 breaks, BTC spot analysis will bring relief to miners.
Future Expectations in the Mining Sector
Core's AI pivot can be supported by recent BTC price rises (CME 70k peak). However, if downtrend continues, EBITDA losses may increase. Investors should watch S1 support.