Why is Iris Energy stock up 3.3% today?

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Iris energy rises 3.38% today

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Iris Energy raised its annualized revenue target after shifting focus from Bitcoin mining to AI cloud services with $2.8 billion in new contracts.
The Mirantis acquisition expands the company’s cloud software capabilities, enabling direct service to global enterprise clients.
Shares of Iris Energy trade above short-term support, but technical indicators show weak trend signals and a projected range of $37.93 to $42.16 with a high probability of decline.

AI cloud pivot accelerates after contract wins and Mirantis deal

Iris Energy has shifted its core focus from Bitcoin mining to AI cloud computing, increasing its annualized revenue target after securing $2.8 billion in new contracts. The recent completion of the Mirantis acquisition expands its cloud software capabilities and enables IREN to serve global enterprise clients directly. Strategic efforts to increase power capacity and expand data center operations, alongside new institutional investment, round out a period of significant company activity.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, points to persistent downside pressure on IREN despite its recent rally. He notes that the stock remains below both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, reflecting a bearish trend and weak momentum. Kharitonov criticizes the high volatility and the clear divergence between short-term buying and broader weakness. He views the company's shift toward AI cloud computing as ambitious, but sees limited near-term upside given technical and sentiment risks. "I remain skeptical about IREN until it reclaims key moving averages and sustains momentum above $40.91."

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees the strategic pivot to AI cloud revenue and new contracts as a game-changer for IREN's long-term prospects. He considers the Mirantis acquisition and expanding power capacity as catalysts for further growth and global positioning. Karapetjanc is confident that the fundamental narrative remains strong, even if technicals are underperforming short term. He highlights the substantial institutional investment as validating market interest. "The bullish structure remains intact — I expect further growth as IREN's business transformation accelerates."

Parshwa Turakhiya, analyst, acknowledges a battleground scenario: short-term indicators show buyer energy, but overall momentum is negative. He points out the elevated Stochastic RSI and volatility, warning of choppy price action within the $37.93–$42.16 range. Turakhiya emphasizes that traders may find quick setups on both sides, yet risk remains if the price falters below $39.38. "There's an interesting tactical window here, but I would approach with strict risk management and watch for a clean break of the short-term levels."

Short-term support contrasts with persistent bearish momentum signals

IREN is trading above its 20-day moving average at $37.89 and above the Ichimoku Kijun at $37.24, indicating short-term support. However, it remains below the 50-day and 200-day moving averages at $46.67 and $47.41, suggesting ongoing medium- and long-term downside pressure. There is a bearish alignment between the MA-50 and MA-200. The near-term resistance sits at $40.91, while support is found at $39.38. Momentum readings are distinctly bearish: the MACD at -1.56 signals 'Strong Sell', ADX at 20.26 supports a 'Sell' view, RSI posts 47.43 with a 'Sell' signal, and the Stochastic RSI is elevated at 82.69 ('Overbought'). The CCI is neutral, and Bull/Bear Power at 2.31 signals intraday buyer dominance with an 'Overbought' warning. The Awesome Oscillator is neutral. The stock opened with an upside gap and is now stabilizing mid-range, with intraday volatility at 3.89%. Oscillator and momentum indicators highlight a divergence between short-term buyer activity and broader trend weakness.

Earlier, analysts noted that Iris Energy’s strategic expansion into the AI cloud sector was being tempered by persistent technical and market pressures. The current analysis reinforces this view, signaling continued medium- and long-term downside risk for IREN and highlighting $39.38 as a key support level to monitor over the coming sessions.

Source of Data: IREN Price Analysis by TU

The analysis is based on a proprietary model combining technical, on-chain, and expert data. Not investment advice. See methodology

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