# Supply Related Articles

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GPU Rental Prices Drop 30% in Three Weeks: AI Value Chain Migrating from Nvidia to Memory Chips

GPU rental prices for Nvidia's flagship B200 chip have fallen by approximately 30% over three weeks, dropping from a high of $6.11/hour to $4.22/hour. This decline signals a potential easing of the "compute scarcity" narrative that has long supported AI hardware valuations. Concurrently, the semiconductor market is witnessing a significant divergence: while the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) has risen 15% in the past month, with memory giants Micron and SanDisk each surging nearly 60%, Nvidia's stock has declined about 3% over the same period. Analysts suggest this shift indicates that the AI value chain's bottleneck and profits are migrating from compute (GPUs) to memory. Demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) remains intensely strong, with contract prices soaring over 100% in H1 2026, granting memory manufacturers significant pricing power. In contrast, increased B200 supply from improved manufacturing yields and competitive pressure from new cloud providers are softening GPU rental rates. While long-term contracts, like SpaceX's $30 billion deal with Google, show sustained large-scale demand for Nvidia hardware, the softening spot prices pressure the margins of cloud providers and could eventually impact Nvidia's order flow if chip prices don't adjust. The key takeaway for investors is not a weakening AI thesis, but a recalibration within the sector: pricing power appears to be strengthening for memory chipmakers while showing signs of strain for leading GPU suppliers.

marsbit06/23 05:18

GPU Rental Prices Drop 30% in Three Weeks: AI Value Chain Migrating from Nvidia to Memory Chips

marsbit06/23 05:18

Micron Q2 Earnings Preview: Citi Raises Price Target

TL;DR: Ahead of Micron's Q2 FY26 earnings report on June 24, Citi raised its price target from $840 to $1,200, citing stronger-than-expected 2026 memory prices and high gross margins. The stock price had already neared $1,211, shifting focus to whether the aggressive earnings assumptions will hold. The $1,200 target is based on significantly higher FY27 EPS estimates ($114.73), driven by projections of DRAM ASPs rising 200% and NAND ASPs rising 186% in 2026. The bullish outlook hinges on the ongoing transition of spot price increases (DRAM up 52% YTD) to contract prices, with server demand being a key driver. Supply remains tight, with a projected 5% DRAM shortage in 2026, exacerbated by HBM production consuming capacity. Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) could provide stability but their specific terms are crucial. Risks include HBM yield/ramp challenges, potential industry overcapacity, and AI/data center capex fluctuations. With the stock near the target, future moves depend on the continuation of strong pricing, tight supply, and high margins.

marsbit06/23 03:57

Micron Q2 Earnings Preview: Citi Raises Price Target

marsbit06/23 03:57

BTC Market Pulse: Week 26

Bitcoin's market activity has cooled as it consolidates after a strong recovery. Spot trading volume has decreased, and order flow has shifted to net selling. While price momentum remains constructive, institutional demand has softened, evidenced by continued net outflows from US spot ETFs and lower on-chain transfer volumes. Derivatives markets show a cautious stance. Futures open interest is stable, but declining perpetual buying pressure and a rise in demand for downside protection indicate a more defensive trader posture. Beneath the surface, supply dynamics remain supportive. Supply is increasingly held by long-term holders, profitability is high, and realized gains are increasing. A slight rise in active short-term capital could lead to higher volatility. Overall, Bitcoin is range-bound. Fading momentum and moderated participation are balanced by resilient holder behavior, stable futures positioning, and healthy profitability, creating a foundation that awaits the next major market catalyst.

insights.glassnode06/22 17:56

insights.glassnode06/22 17:56

Copper, the Gold of 2026

Copper: The New Gold for 2026? Market focus has shifted from AI chips to underlying infrastructure, with copper emerging as a key narrative. Its role is evolving beyond "Dr. Copper"—a traditional indicator of economic cycles—due to structural demand growth from AI data centers (requiring massive electrical infrastructure), grid expansion, EVs, and re-industrialization. Estimates suggest data centers alone could require 300,000 tons of copper by 2050. The core bullish thesis is not just demand but a severe supply constraint. New copper mines take ~17 years to develop, while ore grades are declining and new discoveries are scarce, potentially leading to a 30% supply deficit by 2035. This supply rigidity, coupled with strategic importance, is giving copper a "gold-like" scarcity narrative. Major macro investors, including Stanley Druckenmiller, are allocating to copper as a hedge against dollar weakness and for its exposure to energy transition and geopolitics. Traders like Pierre Andurand have projected prices could reach $40,000/ton. Capital inflows are visible in surging futures trading volumes. Copper mining stocks act as leveraged plays on copper prices. Companies like Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and Southern Copper (SCCO), as well as Chinese miners like CMOC, have seen significant volatility, offering high upside but also steep drawdowns, reflecting operational and geopolitical risks. While copper remains cyclical and won't fully replicate gold's monetary role, its long-term fundamentals have shifted. Its new scarcity premium, driven by a tightening supply structure and expanding electrical demand, suggests its "goldification" is just beginning.

marsbit06/16 03:09

marsbit06/16 03:09

Four Questions on the Zcash Orchard Vulnerability: Was It Exploited? Can Funds Be Recovered? Is the Supply Verifiable? And Are There Others?

Zcash Orchard Bug: Four Key Questions Answered A critical forgery vulnerability was discovered in Zcash's Orchard privacy pool, raising four major concerns for users. 1. **Was the Orchard bug exploited?** The likelihood is considered low. The bug was found proactively using advanced AI-assisted tools and was promptly patched, limiting any potential attack window. If exploitation had occurred, evidence would likely have surfaced by now. 2. **Can legitimate Orchard funds be recovered?** It is believed so, based on the assessment that the bug was not exploited. If forgery did happen, existing "turnstile" mechanisms could prevent full recovery of legitimate funds if forged coins were moved out first, though this scenario is deemed unlikely. Users can choose to move funds, but this carries risks like loss of privacy or new wallet/software issues. 3. **Can users verify Zcash's total supply?** Currently, no. The vulnerability's prior existence prevented independent verification of the shielded supply. The proposed "Ironwood" network upgrade will restore this ability by sealing the Orchard pool, allowing anyone running a node to verify that the circulating ZEC does not exceed the correct amount. 4. **Are there other forgery bugs?** Ongoing intensive audits by multiple teams, including AI-assisted analysis, have not found additional forgery vulnerabilities, increasing confidence that none remain. Further work and collaborations are planned to provide additional guarantees. In conclusion, while the team assesses that exploitation was unlikely and the supply is safe, the upcoming upgrade is critical to restore users' ability to independently verify Zcash's supply integrity, moving away from reliance on trust.

marsbit06/15 07:50

Four Questions on the Zcash Orchard Vulnerability: Was It Exploited? Can Funds Be Recovered? Is the Supply Verifiable? And Are There Others?

marsbit06/15 07:50

Four Questions on the Zcash Orchard Vulnerability: Was it Exploited? Can Funds Be Recovered? Is the Supply Verifiable? Are There Others?

**Summary: Zcash Orchard Vulnerability Analysis** A critical forgery vulnerability was recently discovered in Zcash's Orchard shielded pool, raising concerns about the coin's supply and user funds. The developers, led by Zcash Open Development Labs, acted swiftly to temporarily freeze the pool and deploy a fix. The article addresses four key questions: 1. **Was the vulnerability exploited?** While unknown, the developers believe it is unlikely for several reasons: the bug was difficult to find, using advanced AI tools; the fix was deployed quickly; and typical crypto exploits are fast, with no evidence of abnormal outflows. 2. **Can legitimate Orchard funds be recovered?** If the bug was not exploited, all funds are safe. If exploited, a mechanism limits total withdrawals from the pool to the amount legitimately entered, potentially blocking some legitimate funds. The developers deem this unlikely but advise cautious users to consider moving funds, noting the privacy and risk trade-offs of moving to transparent or Sapling pools. 3. **Can users verify Zcash's total supply?** Not currently. The vulnerability temporarily broke the ability for users to independently verify that no extra ZEC was created. 4. **Are there other forgery bugs?** Ongoing audits by multiple teams, including using advanced AI analysis, have so far found no others, increasing confidence. The proposed "Ironwood" network upgrade is the core solution. It will **seal** the Orchard pool, preventing new entries or internal circulation. This action, combined with the existing withdrawal mechanism, will restore the ability for any node operator to verify that Zcash's supply limit has not been violated, regardless of whether exploitation occurred in the past. The upgrade aims to restore the system's long-term credibility through user-verifiable supply integrity.

Odaily星球日报06/15 07:50

Four Questions on the Zcash Orchard Vulnerability: Was it Exploited? Can Funds Be Recovered? Is the Supply Verifiable? Are There Others?

Odaily星球日报06/15 07:50

ZEC Co-Founder Responds to Orchard Vulnerability: No Signs of Theft, Orchard Pool to Be Sealed

ZEC Co-Founder Addresses Orchard Vulnerability: No Signs of Theft, Plans to Sunset Orchard Pool A security vulnerability was recently discovered in Zcash's Orchard shielded pool, raising key concerns. The primary questions are whether the flaw was exploited, if user funds are safe, whether users can verify the total ZEC supply, and if other similar vulnerabilities exist. Analysis suggests the vulnerability was likely not exploited prior to its discovery. It was found proactively by a researcher using specialized tools, not due to an active breach. The development team and mining pools acted quickly to contain the issue. Typical financially-motivated attacks would likely have left visible on-chain evidence, which has not been observed. User funds in Orchard are considered safe and should be recoverable, assuming no prior exploitation. If the flaw was never used, all legitimate funds can be withdrawn. The article outlines risks associated with moving funds to transparent addresses or other pools, but concludes that leaving assets in place is a reasonable option. Currently, users cannot independently verify that the total ZEC supply hasn't been inflated due to this bug. However, the planned Ironwood network upgrade is designed to resolve this. It will permanently close the Orchard pool to new deposits and internal transfers, allowing only withdrawals. This mechanism will cap total withdrawals at the amount of legitimately deposited funds, enabling anyone to cryptographically verify the supply post-upgrade. Multiple teams, including Shielded Labs, have conducted extensive audits focused on counterfeiting vulnerabilities, assisted by advanced AI tools. No additional flaws of this type have been found so far, increasing confidence that no other similar undisclosed vulnerabilities exist. In summary, evidence indicates the Orchard bug was probably not used, user funds are secure, and no other counterfeiting flaws are currently known. The upcoming Ironwood upgrade will restore users' ability to independently verify the total ZEC supply, closing this chapter.

Foresight News06/15 03:49

ZEC Co-Founder Responds to Orchard Vulnerability: No Signs of Theft, Orchard Pool to Be Sealed

Foresight News06/15 03:49

Bitcoin Market Faces A Potential Profitability Reset As More Coins Slip Out Of Profit

The Bitcoin market is experiencing significant pressure, with the price dropping to around $61,000, leading to a sharp decline in the percentage of BTC supply held in profit. Analysts note this metric is approaching a critical 45% threshold, historically associated with market stress and a potential "profitability reset." This shift indicates broad-based weakness, moving many holders from unrealized gains to losses, which often helps eliminate excess market speculation. The process involves a redistribution of coins from weaker to longer-term investors, potentially creating short-term volatility but a healthier market structure over time. While not pinpointing a market bottom, such low profitability levels have coincided with capitulation risks and long-term buying opportunities in past cycles. Current analysis points to key liquidity zones at $64,000-$66,500 (upside) and $58,000-$60,000 (downside), with the market undergoing a deep reset rather than a euphoric phase.

bitcoinist06/12 02:33

Bitcoin Market Faces A Potential Profitability Reset As More Coins Slip Out Of Profit

bitcoinist06/12 02:33

Record Institutional Bitcoin Selling Now Exceeds Miner Output By 460%

Institutional selling of Bitcoin has reached a historic high, with net selling by entities like spot ETFs and digital asset treasury companies now equivalent to 464% of the daily mining output, according to analysis by Capriole Investments. This marks a sharp reversal from the accumulation seen during April and May's rally. The record negative "Net Institutional Buying" metric is primarily driven by ETF outflows, while corporate holders continue net buying. Amid this institutional distribution, Bitcoin's price recently dipped below $61,000 before recovering to around $62,300, showing signs of consolidation.

bitcoinist06/11 14:31

Record Institutional Bitcoin Selling Now Exceeds Miner Output By 460%

bitcoinist06/11 14:31

Micron CEO's Latest Interview: 'Storage' is an Overlooked Bottleneck in AI, Supply Constraints to Continue

Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra emphasizes that memory and storage are a critical, yet underestimated, bottleneck for AI development, stating that the "AI race is not just a compute race, it's a memory race." He argues that AI's evolution—driven by larger models, longer context windows, and growing token consumption—demands not only more computing power but significantly enhanced "memory" or storage capacity and bandwidth. Mehrotra highlights a structural supply constraint, predicting tight industry supply will persist beyond 2026. Building new fabs takes 3-4 years, with subsequent ramp-up periods. Furthermore, advancing technology nodes yield diminishing bit output gains per wafer. He notes that the manufacturing complexity of memory, involving physics, chemistry, and mass production precision, is vastly underappreciated. Despite announcing a $200 billion U.S. manufacturing investment, Mehrotra underscores that such decisions are based on disciplined analysis of data, technology trends, and customer needs, not speculation. He expresses no doubt about the long-term opportunity in memory, driven by AI's early-stage growth, while emphasizing the need for resilience, agility, and long-term focus to navigate industry cycles.

marsbit06/10 02:10

Micron CEO's Latest Interview: 'Storage' is an Overlooked Bottleneck in AI, Supply Constraints to Continue