June 23, 2026   |   Read online (LMFA)’s Record Hashrate, and $5 Analyst Target Make It Our Top Idea Today Any content you receive is for information purposes only. Always conduct your own research. *Sponsored New Coverage Alert: B-T-C Treasury Trending Far Below the Value of What It Already Owns A Record-Setting Mining Quarter, Fresh Insider Activity & a Wide Value Gap Put LM Funding America, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMFA) on Daily Edge Report's Watchlist for Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Don't Miss Our Next Update—Get Real-Time Alerts Sent Directly To Your Phone. Up To 10X Faster Than Email. Take a Look at (LMFA) Before the Opening Bell… June 23, 2026 (LMFA)’s Record Hashrate, and $5 Analyst Target Make It Our Top Idea Today Dear Reader, Picture a company that owns a pile of B-T-C recently valued at more than four times its own market cup, yet its share value is currently less than the cost of a pack of gum. That's the unique setup we're looking at with LM Funding America, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMFA). The company reported holding 334.0 coins valued at approximately $25.3M as of April 30, 2026 — or about $1.18 per share. On that same date, (LMFA) closed at just $0.24. CEO Bruce Rodgers called this a "valuation disconnect" the market hasn’t closed yet. The share structure makes this worth a closer look. (LMFA) carries a float of about 13.61M shares outstanding, a genuinely tight setup. When a name this small sees a shift in demand, the potential for outsized swings is real. The ticker’s 52-week range of roughly $0.18 to $5.14, a reminder of just how much this name can move. From the analyst perspective, HC Wainwright & Co. holds (LMFA) a bullish rating with a $5.00 target — a figure that suggests significant upside potential from recent levels. And insiders appear to be paying attention, too. CFO Richard Russell scooped up 131,600 shares on the open market on May 19, 2026. This more than doubled his direct stake near the 52-week low, demonstrating confidence in the company’s growth prospects . Layer on a record operating quarter — highest hashrate and highest monthly B-T-C production in company history — and you have the reasons (LMFA) is the top idea we're adding to our watchlist for today, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. LM Funding America, Inc. has undergone a full strategic transformation. Founded in Tampa, Florida in 2008 as a specialty finance company, (LMFA) today operates primarily as a B-T-C treasury and mining company, having commenced mining operations in September 2022. The business now runs through two segments: Mining & Treasury Operations, and a legacy Specialty Finance arm. The mining engine is its subsidiary, US Digital Mining (USDM), which has shifted from third-party hosting to a vertically integrated, self-mining model across two wholly owned sites in Oklahoma and Mississippi. By owning its own low-cost-power infrastructure — including a 15-megawatt Oklahoma facility — the company directly controls its energy costs and mining efficiency. The Mississippi site was acquired at a disciplined cost of roughly $364,000 per megawatt — a deal the CEO has cited as the template for future expansion in the 5-to-20-megawatt range. As of the most recent updates, the fleet totaled 7,508 machines (7,004 deployed, plus 504 in storage) producing an energized hashrate near 0.79 EH/s (790 PH/s). The treasury strategy sits alongside the mining operation: rather than selling all the B-T-C it mines, (LMFA) accumulates and holds it, giving shareholders direct, leveraged exposure to that asset. The legacy specialty finance business remains in place, providing funding to non-pro-fit community associations — primarily in Florida, with additional activity in Washington, Colorado, and Illinois — by purchasing rights to delinquent association assessment accounts. While now a smaller piece of the story, it reflects the company's operating roots before the digital-asset pivot. About (LMFA)’s Market Sector LM Funding America sits at the intersection of two closely watched market themes: cry-pto and the infrastructure that produces it. Public B-T-C miners and treasury companies have become a recognized category for readers seeking equity exposure to digital assets without holding the coins directly. Within that category, (LMFA) is a micro-cap — its market capitalization recently sat at about $3.17M, placing it at the small end of the public-miner universe. A micro-cap miner with a real, self-owned hashrate and a B-T-C stash recently valued at over $25M offers leverage: small moves in B-T-C's value, mining economics, or sentiment can translate into substantial moves in the equity. The broader industry backdrop is also shifting. On the company's Q1 call, management noted that efficiency gains across new generations of mining hardware (ASICs) have compressed, with supply-chain constraints tied to AI-chip manufacturing lengthening the upgrade cycle industry-wide. For a disciplined, low-cost operator, a slower hardware arms race can be a relative advantage. It reduces the pressure to constantly re-spend on the newest machines. The competitive question for every miner is the same: who has the cheapest power and the most efficient mining fleet? (LMFA)'s two wholly owned, low-cost-power sites are its answer. Why (LMFA) Caught Our Attention A Record Operating Quarter In its Q1 2026 results reported May 15, (LMFA) reached the highest energized hashrate in company history (~790 PH/s) and produced 26.1 B-T-C for the quarter — up 19% sequentially. March alone delivered 9.6 B-T-C, the highest monthly production in company history. Mining margin held at approximately 24%, in line with the prior quarter, supported by roughly $368,000 in curtailment and energy sales. Steady Momentum After Quarter-End The company’s April update showed 9.4 B-T-C produced and a treasury that had recovered to about $25.3M as the digital asset firmed. On the earnings call, management said the treasury value had reached roughly $27.3M by mid-May. Demonstrated Insider Conviction The CFO's open-market purchase of 131,600 shares at $0.222 on May 19 came near the 52-week low — a signal worth noting from someone with a front-row view of the numbers. 7 Reasons (LMFA) Is At The Top Of Our Watchlist — Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Value Gap: The standout feature with (LMFA) is a B-T-C treasury recently valued near $1.18 per share while the ticker trends under $0.30. Tight Float: With a float estimated near 13.61M, (LMFA) a shift in demand can drive outsize swings. Analyst Target: HC Wainwright & Co. maintains a bullish rating and a $5.00 target on (LMFA),  which suggests significant upside potential from recent levels. Record Hashrate: (LMFA) reached the highest energized hashrate in its history at roughly 790 PH/s in March, reflecting real expansion across its two wholly owned mining sites. Insider Activity: A May 19 open-market purchase by the CFO of (LMFA) — 131,600 shares near the 52-week low — added a visible vote of confidence. Owned Power: Unlike miners that lease capacity, (LMFA) owns its low-cost-power sites in Oklahoma and Mississippi, giving it direct control over the margins that matter most. B-T-C Leverage: For readers tracking this theme, (LMFA) offers a small-cap, equity-based way to follow the digital asset’s trajectory, with treasury value and mining output both tied closely to the coin's value. Look Into (LMFA) Now What we're watching with LM Funding America comes down to a single, unique tension: a company that has been quietly setting operational records — record hashrate, record monthly production, a self-owned mining base, and a B-T-C treasury recently valued well above its own market cap — while its equity trends near all-time lows. Management has been explicit that closing that gap is its central priority, and recent insider activity suggests at least one person inside the building is willing to back that view with personal capital. The tight float, a wide value gap, a standing analyst target, fresh insider bullishness, and accelerating production converge to create the kind of overlooked, developing narrative this report exists to surface before it's widely recognized. We'll have all eyes on (LMFA) this morning, June 23, 2026. Consider taking a look right away. Sincerely, Joel Locke Senior Editor The Daily Edge Report DailyEdgeReport.com (“DailyEdgeReport” or “DER” ) is owned by GG Media Holdings LLC, a multi member limited liability company. Data is provided from third-party sources and DER is not responsible for its accuracy. Make sure to always do your own research and due diligence on any day and swing profile DER brings to your attention. Any emojis used do not have a specific defined meaning, and may be used inconsistently. We do not provide personalized in-vest-ment advice, are not in-vest-ment advisors, and any profiles we mention are not suitable for all in-vest-ors. Pursuant to an agreement between GG Media Holdings LLC and TD Media LLC, GG Media Holdings LLC has been hired for a period beginning on 06/22/2026 and ending on 06/23/2026 to publicly disseminate information about (LMFA:US) via digital communications. Under this agreement, TD Media LLC has paid GG Media Holdings LLC fifteen thousand USD (“Funds”). These Funds were part of the one hundred thousand USD funds that TD Media LLC received from a third party named Goldwyn Media LLC who did receive the Funds directly or indirectly from the Issuer and does not own stock in the Issuer but the reader should assume that the clients of the third party own shares in the Issuer, which they will liquidate at or near the time you receive this communication and has the potential to hurt share prices. Neither GG Media Holdings LLC, TD Media LLC and their member own shares of (LMFA:US). Please see important disclosure information here: https://dailyedgereport.com/disclosure/lmfa-OFgYQ/#details   Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2026 Daily Edge Report 1401 Pennsylvania Ave Suite 105 Wilmington, Delaware 19806, United States Terms of Service