In 2023, the 100% surge in Bitcoin prices has revitalized the earnings of Bitcoin miners following the harsh crypto winter of 2022. Marathon Digital, a prominent Bitcoin mining company, is preparing for a significant fundraising effort, as indicated by its recent submission to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
According to the filing, Marathon Digital has disclosed intentions to secure as much as $750 million via a hybrid equity offering. As of Sept 30, the company possessed a portfolio of 13,726 Bitcoins and consistently generated over 1,000 Bitcoins monthly.
The company has sent a FORM S-3 submission to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The proceeds from this transaction will be utilized to purchase new mining equipment and increase the company’s operational capabilities.
Listed as a publicly traded business under the symbol “MARA” on the Nasdaq stock exchange is Marathon Digital. In tandem with the recent strong uptick in Bitcoin values, Marathon Digital’s shares saw a notable rise.
High Expectations For Marathon Digital Q3 2023 Report
Shares of Marathon Digital (NASDAQ: MARA) have witnessed a 23% surge this week, which mirrors Bitcoin’s (BTC) 12% increase over a comparable period. It’s worth noting that BTC trades around the clock, whereas stocks adhere to regular trading hours. Nevertheless, this price movement in the underlying asset aligns with expectations, in line with basic economic principles indicating such a correlation.
Since the start of the year, MARA’s stock has experienced a remarkable 164% increase, reaching its current price of $9. Nevertheless, it’s important to note that the stock is still trading at a 50% discount compared to the $19 per share price observed in July 2023.
There are high expectations for Marathon Digital as it prepares to unveil its Q3 2023 financial results next month, in Nov 2023. In the previous quarter, Q2 2023, this Bitcoin mining company reported an impressive threefold increase in revenue, surpassing the $80 million mark. Furthermore, the company reduced its losses in the last quarter and anticipates continued improvements.
In light of the surge in Bitcoin prices this year, many Bitcoin miners have been selling their holdings.
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