Bit Digital shares fall nearly 11% as revenue miss fuels bearish pressure
Bit Digital Inc (BTBT) dropped 10.87% after quarterly revenue missed analyst estimates, leading to broad selling pressure. The move is reinforced by the stock's continued pricing below all major moving averages, which confirms a bearish technical trend and limits near-term support.
Highlights
- Bit Digital reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $27.1 million, down 11% year over year and below expectations.
- The company posted net profit of $28.5 million supported by digital asset holding gains and held 163,726 ETH valued at $439.4 million as of September 30, with native ETH staking revenue up 14%.
- Shares of Bit Digital are trading below key moving averages with sellers in control, expected to move between $0.56 and $0.75 in the next five days.
Asset gains support profit amid persistent sell bias and cautious buyback stance
Bit Digital reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $27.1 million, an 11% year-over-year decrease that missed analyst expectations. The company posted a net profit of $28.5 million, primarily supported by gains in digital asset holdings, and achieved a gross profit margin of 56.1%. As of September 30, 2026, Bit Digital held an estimated 163,726 ETH valued at $439.4 million, with quarterly native ETH staking revenue up 14%. Management stated that any share repurchase program would require shareholder approval and that sale of digital assets to fund buybacks would need careful consideration to maintain staking income and exposure, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.
Technical breakdown persists as weak momentum outpaces mixed oscillators
BTBT remains below its 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages ($0.84, $1.27, and $1.56), highlighting sustained selling pressures across all timeframes. Near-term resistance sits at $0.71 while support is identified at $0.66, with the downward alignment of the 50-day and 200-day moving averages confirming a continuing bearish trend. Momentum indicators are weak: both MACD and ADX signal ongoing strong selling pressure. RSI and CCI readings are neutral, while the Stochastic RSI is in the overbought zone, indicating a downside correction risk according to that oscillator. Bull/Bear Power shows a slight buyer advantage on an intraday basis. The stock opened nearly flat and is currently near the bottom of its daily range amid 14.83% intraday volatility and continued pressure post-open, even with the neutral oscillator readings.
Earlier, analysts noted that Bit Digital’s core business was under downside risk, with technicals favoring continued bearish pressure and only limited prospects for a near-term rebound. The latest developments reinforce this negative outlook, and traders should watch whether the $0.66 support level holds, as a sustained breach could signal further downside beyond the current volatility band.