On November 14, Marathon Digital Holdings, a leading Bitcoin mining company, unveiled its comprehensive operations update, shedding light on the company’s expansive strategies in anticipation of the forthcoming Bitcoin halving scheduled for early 2024.
Marathon just revealed the state of its operations in its latest quarterly report. How prepared is this mega miner for the #bitcoin halving?Find out in this thread, and don’t forget to read the entire article at the end.
— Jaran Mellerud 🟧⛏️ (@JMellerud) November 14, 2023
As the largest publicly traded miner by hash rate and Bitcoin reserves, Marathon has demonstrated a remarkable 467% surge in Bitcoin production over the past year, culminating in an impressive 3,490 BTC output in Q3 2023. Currently boasting a commanding 19.2 EH/s hash rate, the company has ambitious plans to elevate it further to 23 EH/s upon the complete operationalization of its Texas mining facility.
Marathon’s quarterly Bitcoin production overview | Source: MinerMetrics
However, the company has signalled a strategic shift toward global joint ventures and diversification, unveiling plans for new mining sites in Abu Dhabi and Paraguay. This strategic move indicates a deliberate departure from dependence on U.S.-based mining facilities, which have grappled with issues such as exorbitant costs and operational delays.
Furthermore, While this international expansion may potentially alleviate production expenses, Marathon faces mounting pressure from competitors, given the Bitcoin network’s hash rate surging close to an all-time high of 428 EH/s. With the halving looming amidst the possibility of further market price downturns, Marathon must meticulously navigate its cost structure to ensure sustained profitability.
Nevertheless, the company exhibits a steadfast focus on strategic scaling in anticipation of the monumental event poised to impact the landscape of Bitcoin mining.
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