What's Going On With Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital?
Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc (MARA) has entered into an agreement to acquire two Bitcoin mining sites for $178.6 million, adding 390 megawatts to its current 584-megawatt capacity. The acquisition, funded by cash from Marathon's balance sheet, is expected to close in Q1 2024. Marathon's CEO, Fred Thiel, sees this as a step towards reducing Bitcoin production costs and expanding operational capacity. MARA shares rose 4.38% to $20.75, in tandem with Bitcoin's price increase, which was up over 4%.
December 19, 2023 | 2:03 pm
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Marathon Digital's acquisition of two new Bitcoin mining sites for $178.6 million is expected to enhance its mining capacity and reduce production costs, signaling potential operational growth. The stock rose 4.38% to $20.75, reflecting positive investor sentiment.
The acquisition news is directly related to Marathon Digital's core business of Bitcoin mining, indicating expansion and potential cost savings. The positive reaction in stock price suggests investor optimism about the company's growth prospects. The correlation with Bitcoin's price movement also supports the stock's positive short-term outlook.
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