Cipher Mining Inc. (CIFR) Covered Calls

Cipher Mining Inc. develops and operates industrial-scale data centers for Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing (HPC). Focused on the U.S. market, the company leverages a vertically integrated model and a multi-gigawatt power pipeline to provide low-cost, sustainable computing capacity. Cipher is strategically expanding its infrastructure to serve as a premier hosting partner for AI developers and global hyperscalers.

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Cipher Mining Inc. (CIFR) Stock Quote
Last Change Bid Ask Volume P/E Market Cap
16.42 +0.32 16.50 16.51 37.7M - 6.4
Covered Calls For Cipher Mining Inc. (CIFR)
Expiration Strike Call Bid Net Debit Return
If Flat		 Annualized
Return If Flat
Feb 20 16.5 0.85 15.66 5.4% 246%
Mar 20 16 2.55 13.96 14.6% 148%
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Cipher Mining Inc. is an industrial-scale technology company focused on the development and operation of next-generation data centers. While initially established as a pure-play Bitcoin miner, the company has successfully evolved into a dual-track infrastructure provider, leveraging its massive power pipeline in Texas and Ohio to support both digital asset mining and high-performance computing (HPC) for the artificial intelligence industry.

Core Business and Products

  1. Bitcoin Mining: Cipher operates a fleet of five industrial-scale data centers, including the major 207 MW Odessa facility. The company utilizes fixed-price power contracts and high-efficiency ASIC hardware to maintain industry-leading margins and operational resilience.
  2. HPC and AI Hosting: Through its "Black Pearl" initiative, the company builds specialized data centers for enterprise AI workloads. This includes high-density, liquid-cooled facilities designed to host massive GPU clusters for hyperscalers like Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  3. Infrastructure Development: Cipher manages the full lifecycle of data center construction, from site acquisition and utility interconnection to facility management, allowing for faster deployment than traditional colocation models.

Competitive Landscape

Cipher operates in a sector where large-scale power access is the primary barrier to entry. Key publicly traded competitors include TeraWulf Inc and IREN Limited, both of which are also pivoting toward AI infrastructure. In the large-scale mining sector, it competes with MARA Holdings Inc, CleanSpark Inc, and Riot Platforms Inc. Additionally, as a hosting partner for major tech firms, it is increasingly compared to specialized HPC providers like Core Scientific Inc.

Strategic Outlook and Innovation

The company is undergoing a major shift where HPC hosting is expected to become its dominant revenue source. A key milestone in this transition is the early 2026 completion of the 300 MW Black Pearl facility, supported by a $2 billion debt offering and secured by a long-term lease with AWS. Innovation efforts are focused on "refined compute"—the optimization of electrical power into high-value computing output using proprietary cooling and data center architectures. By diversifying into Ohio and other grid-favorable regions, Cipher aims to provide the green computing capacity required for the next decade of AI growth while maintaining its profitable Bitcoin mining operations.