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Marathon Digital Holdings CEO’s Warning
Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel cautioned about the financial challenges smaller miners may face post Bitcoin halving event.
In a recent CNBC interview, Thiel emphasized the disparities in capital access and equipment financing between small and large miners in the current market cycle.
He highlighted the struggle of smaller miners in scaling their operations due to limited financing options, while larger miners have been able to raise capital successfully.
Thiel predicted that after the halving, smaller miners might experience financial strain, leading to industry consolidation by larger players.
Marathon Digital’s Expansion Strategy
Marathon Digital has proactively addressed this issue by finalizing two acquisitions and expressing intentions to acquire more assets in the future.
Thiel mentioned the company’s strong balance sheet and readiness to seize opportunities while being cautious about pricing.
The recent acquisition of a Texas Bitcoin mining facility with a 200 MW capacity from Applied Digital for $87m in cash demonstrates Marathon’s commitment to growth.
Additionally, the acquisition of mining facilities in Texas and Nebraska for around $179m further solidified Marathon’s position in the market.
Preparing for Bitcoin Halving
Marathon’s acquisitions align with its strategy to expand operations ahead of the upcoming Bitcoin halving, expected around April 20.
The halving event, occurring every four years, will reduce block rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, posing challenges for smaller companies in terms of capital and energy costs.
Marathon’s Record Revenue in 2023
In 2023, Marathon Digital witnessed a significant revenue surge, achieving record-breaking revenue of $387.5m for the year, marking a 229% increase from the previous year.
Thiel expressed satisfaction with the company’s performance in 2023, emphasizing the successful optimization of their mining rigs and overall fleet.
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