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Hedge Funds Are Heavily Short - But These Top 5 Bitcoin/Crypto Stocks Are Breaking Higher.

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10x Research
Feb 25, 2026
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Why this report matters

While the broader crypto market debates how deep the Bitcoin bear market may extend, and some even question Bitcoin’s long-term role within the future financial system, several Bitcoin mining companies are quietly outperforming again. With long-term energy contracts secured at attractive rates, these firms possess a strategic advantage that extends well beyond pure Bitcoin mining.

As a result, dispersion within crypto equities has widened meaningfully. Capital is increasingly flowing toward structural winners, while legacy operators risk being left behind. If there is one enduring rule in crypto markets, it is this: positioning with the leaders matters, buying perceived “value” in structurally challenged names can quickly become costly.

Many of our subscribers are investment managers and hedge funds actively trading crypto equities. That is why our Trading Strategy regularly focuses on relative positioning within this space, while Market Updates continue to provide broader insights. With NVIDIA earnings potentially acting as a catalyst and several crypto infrastructure names showing constructive performance, selectivity is critical.

While most investors remain fixated on Bitcoin’s daily price swings, leadership within crypto equities is quietly shifting. The key question is not whether to gain exposure, but which companies truly deserve your capital.

Heavily Shorted Crypto Stocks - Below We Show Emerging Breakouts

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