Aug 12, 2026 commentary
Miner Reentry Gains Traction as Inflation Hurdle Clears
₿ Conviction
Today’s consumer price index release came in roughly on target, clearing one of the key macro hurdles standing between the Bitcoin mining cohort and a meaningful rebound. The disinflationary trend visible in three-month and six-month annualized core CPI momentum remains intact, and while long-term yields did not retreat as much as some had hoped, the data were sufficient to begin selectively re-adding exposure to miners. Elsewhere, a major decentralized exchange took a concrete step toward regulated U.S. access, and a blockchain-native lending platform heads into earnings with a case for significant multiple expansion.