Marathon Digital Stock Slides After Analyst Downgrade

Shares of the cryptocurrency mining company fall 1.3% following a price target cut from Cantor Fitzgerald.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:52pm

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Shares of Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA) fell 1.3% on Friday after investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald lowered its price target on the stock from $11 to $10, though maintaining an overweight rating. The cryptocurrency mining company's stock traded as low as $9.39 per share before closing at $9.54.

Why it matters

Marathon Digital is one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies, so analyst views on the stock can significantly impact investor sentiment around the broader cryptocurrency mining industry. The downgrade comes amid ongoing volatility in the crypto markets.

The details

Cantor Fitzgerald cited the lower price target in a research report, though the firm maintained its overweight rating on Marathon Digital. The stock's trading volume on Friday was down 23% from its average. In recent months, Marathon Digital has faced headwinds including a broader sell-off in crypto-related stocks and a Weiss Ratings downgrade to 'sell'.

  • Marathon Digital stock closed at $9.67 on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • Cantor Fitzgerald lowered its price target on the stock on April 10, 2026.

The players

Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc.

A digital asset technology company that specializes in Bitcoin mining and acquisition.

Cantor Fitzgerald

An investment bank and financial services firm that covers Marathon Digital stock.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

The downgrade from Cantor Fitzgerald reflects the ongoing volatility and uncertainty in the cryptocurrency mining sector, which has faced headwinds from a broader crypto market sell-off and regulatory scrutiny. Investors will be closely watching how Marathon Digital and its peers navigate these challenges in the months ahead.