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Marathon, the world’s largest Bitcoin mining firm, has released its latest quarterly report, which highlights the company’s operations and plans for future growth. The report reveals that Marathon has been aggressively expanding its hash power, making it the largest public miner by hash rate with 19.2 EH/s online. Additionally, the company owns a significant amount of Bitcoin, with a stack of 13,396 BTC worth an estimated $474 million. Marathon has experienced impressive growth in Bitcoin production, increasing it by 467% in one year, from 416 BTC in Q3 2022 to 3,490 BTC in Q3 2023. The company is on track to reach its goal of 23 EH/s, with the energization of its facility in Garden City, Texas, expected to be fully operational later this month.
In order to fuel future growth, Marathon plans to pivot to an international joint venture model. The company aims to become the most geographically diversified miner in the industry by partnering with local partners in different countries. This shift is driven by Marathon’s desire to reduce production costs and overcome the challenges it has faced with high costs and delays in its US-hosted facilities. The company expects to expand by 30% in 2024 with the addition of new facilities in Abu Dhabi and Paraguay. However, Marathon’s cost structure remains relatively high compared to its peers, and its margins could be impacted if Bitcoin prices fall below $30,000 after the upcoming halving. Despite the challenges in the Bitcoin mining ecosystem, Marathon’s aggressive expansion and international joint venture strategy position the company for continued growth in the industry.
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