Ramazan Eles 
Marathon Digital, a Bitcoin mining company based in the United States, has also released its quarterly figures. The company mined 2,811 Bitcoin worth $176 million in the first three months of 2024. The company, which has $1.6 billion in liquidity, stated that it also holds Bitcoin in this amount.
Marathon Digital Achieves 337% Profit Increase
Marathon Digital, a US-based Bitcoin mining company that was recently appointed by the Kenyan government as a consultant on cryptocurrencies and mining, made a profit of $337 million in the first quarter.
According to the announced earnings report figures, Marathon, which mined 2,811 Bitcoin as of the first quarter of 2024, also increased its profit by 184% compared to the same period of the previous year. The company’s revenue also increased by 223% compared to the first quarter of 2023.
The statement said, “With our recent acquisitions, orders and $1.6 billion in liquidity, we are targeting a hash rate of 50 exahash by the end of 2024.”
1/4 of Bitcoin Sold
Marathon Digital also announced that it sold a quarter of the mined Bitcoin to cover operational costs. The company’s $1.6 billion capital includes cash, cash equivalents and Bitcoin.