BTIG Research Issues Pessimistic Forecast for American Bitcoin (NASDAQ:ABTC) Stock Price

Posted by Brian Himes on Nov 5th, 2026

American Bitcoin (NASDAQ:ABTC – Get Free Report) had its target price cut by stock analysts at BTIG Research from $15.00 to $12.00 in a research note issued on Thursday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. BTIG Research‘s target price would suggest a potential upside of 92.31% from the stock’s current price.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Wall Street Zen lowered American Bitcoin from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 8th. Zacks Research upgraded American Bitcoin to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 13th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of American Bitcoin in a report on Monday, September 21st. Maxim Group set a $16.00 price target on American Bitcoin and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 12th. Finally, HC Wainwright assumed coverage on shares of American Bitcoin in a research note on Monday, October 12th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $22.00 price target on the stock. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $27.50.

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American Bitcoin Price Performance

ABTC stock opened at $6.24 on Thursday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $8.21 and its 200-day moving average price is $12.39. American Bitcoin has a one year low of $4.92 and a one year high of $80.35.

American Bitcoin (NASDAQ:ABTC – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 4th. The company reported $1.73 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.86 by ($1.13). The company had revenue of $63.35 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $72.70 million. American Bitcoin had a negative net margin of 71.75% and a negative return on equity of 29.89%. As a group, analysts anticipate that American Bitcoin will post 1.24 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On American Bitcoin

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ABTC. Kingsbury Capital Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake in American Bitcoin by 142.1% during the second quarter. Kingsbury Capital Investment Advisors LLC now owns 2,391,091 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,629,000 after purchasing an additional 1,403,547 shares during the period. Renaissance Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in shares of American Bitcoin during the 1st quarter worth approximately $1,589,000. PCG Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of American Bitcoin by 78.2% during the 2nd quarter. PCG Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,222,358 shares of the company’s stock valued at $833,000 after buying an additional 536,325 shares during the period. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its position in shares of American Bitcoin by 54,246.1% during the 1st quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 874,972 shares of the company’s stock valued at $808,000 after buying an additional 873,362 shares during the period. Finally, Yorkville Advisors Global LP acquired a new position in American Bitcoin in the first quarter valued at approximately $369,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 10.21% of the company’s stock.

Key American Bitcoin News

Here are the key news stories impacting American Bitcoin this week:

Positive Sentiment: American Bitcoin reported a $126 million Q3 profit and $63.4 million in mining revenue. Its reserve grew to 8,427 BTC, including 127 BTC added, while satoshis per share rose about 5%—potentially strengthening its Bitcoin-per-share investment case. American Bitcoin Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
Neutral Sentiment: The profit was substantially tied to Bitcoin gains: the company’s holdings increased in value by about $197 million. That creates upside when Bitcoin rises, but also makes reported results and the reserve’s value sensitive to crypto-market swings. American Bitcoin’s $126M Q3 profit hinges on Bitcoin gain, not mining
Neutral Sentiment: Co-founder Eric Trump attributed Bitcoin’s move above $81,000 to a “flight to security” amid political change. A sustained Bitcoin rally could benefit ABTC’s holdings, though the political explanation is his view rather than a confirmed driver. Eric Trump comments on Bitcoin’s latest spike
Negative Sentiment: American Bitcoin’s reported $1.73 EPS fell short of the $2.86 consensus estimate. The cited results also show a negative net margin and return on equity, underscoring that the strong headline profit does not necessarily reflect robust operating profitability. Quarterly earnings data
Negative Sentiment: Reports of rising electricity bills add a potential cost concern for a mining business, particularly if Bitcoin prices or mining economics weaken. Eric Trump’s company faces rising electric bills