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BITDEER(BTDR) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-08-18 12:00
Financial Performance - Q2 2025 revenue reached $155.6 million[9], compared to $99.2 million[9] in Q2 2024, representing a significant increase - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $17.3 million[11], while Q2 2024 saw $23.5 million[11] - The company reported a net loss after tax of $147.7 million[12] for Q2 2025 - Cash and cash equivalents totaled $299.8 million[12], with crypto holdings of $169.3 million[12] Operational Highlights - SEALMINER A2 sales generated $69.5 million[12] in revenue - 21.2 EH/s of SEALMINER A2 mining rigs have been manufactured, with an additional 0.4 EH/s in final assembly as of the end of July 2025[13] - Self-mining hash rate increased from 11.5 EH/s in March 2025 to 16.5 EH/s in June 2025[15] - Hash rate of mining rigs sold increased ~17x, from 0.3 EH/s in Q1 2025 to 5.0 EH/s in Q2 2025[17] Future Growth & Capacity - The company has 1.3 GW of existing power capacity and a secured 2.7 GW pipeline[35] - Potential ASIC Revenue TAM is estimated at ~$21.25 billion[24] - Potential SEALMINER Revenue at 30% market share is estimated at ~$6.4 billion[26]
BITDEER(BTDR) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-06-23 12:43
Financial Performance - Total revenue in Q1'25 was $70.1 million[9], a decrease compared to $119.5 million in Q1'24[9] - The company experienced a gross loss of $3.2 million in Q1'25[11] - Adjusted EBITDA showed a loss of $56.1 million in Q1'25[10] - Net income after tax was $409.5 million in Q1'25[11] - The company holds $215.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and $131.1 million in crypto holdings[11] Operational Highlights - Energized hashrate reached 3.7 EH/s, with the remaining 0.1 EH/s expected to be energized in Q2 2025[12] - Mass production of SEALMINER A2s reached 3.3 EH/s manufactured, with 1.2 EH/s being assembled as of April[12] - Approximately 1.3 EH/s of miners have been shipped to customers[12] - 0.5 EH/s have been deployed and energized at Bitdeer sites[12] ASIC Market Opportunity - Potential ASIC Revenue TAM could reach approximately $21.25 billion[15] - Potential SEALMINER revenue at a 30% market share is estimated at around $6.4 billion[17]
Canaan Inc. Provides May 2025 Bitcoin Production and Mining Operation Updates
Prnewswire· 2025-06-10 10:30
Core Viewpoint - Canaan Inc. reported a significant increase in bitcoin production and operational efficiency in May 2025, despite facing challenges from increased tariffs on its mining machines due to U.S. trade uncertainties [2][4]. Company Performance - In May 2025, Canaan achieved a 25% month-over-month increase in bitcoin production, reaching a record of 109 bitcoins mined [2]. - The total cryptocurrency holdings of the company reached an all-time high of 1,466 bitcoins by the end of May 2025 [2]. - The installed hashrate was reported at 8.75 EH/s, with an operational hashrate of 7.27 EH/s, indicating a robust expansion of mining operations [3][4]. Financial Metrics - The average revenue split for the month was 64.9%, while the average all-in power cost was US$0.046 per kWh [4]. - The company has initiated a US$30 million stock repurchase program, reflecting confidence in its long-term prospects [11]. Mining Infrastructure - The month-end average miner efficiency was 20.1 J/TH in North America and 30.8 J/TH in non-North America, with a global average of 27.4 J/TH [5]. - The total installed power capacity reached 239.7 MW globally, with 76.3 MW in North America and 163.4 MW in non-North America [5]. Recent Developments - Canaan's executives purchased 817,268 American Depositary Shares at an average price of US$0.76 per ADS, indicating their confidence in the company's future [10]. - The company expanded its self-mining operations in North America by energizing an additional 0.91 EH/s across four mining projects in May 2025 [13].
BITDEER(BTDR) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-15 13:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, total revenue was $70.1 million, down from $119.5 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to the impact of the 2024 halving and increased global network hash rate [7][20] - Gross profit was negative $3.2 million compared to positive $34.1 million, resulting in a gross margin of negative 4.6% versus 28.6% [22] - Adjusted EBITDA was negative $56.1 million compared to positive $27.3 million in the previous year [22] - Net cash used for operating activities was $284 million, driven mainly by supply chain and manufacturing costs [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Self-mining revenue decreased by 23.1% to $37.2 million, impacted by the halving event and increased global hash rate [20] - Cloud hash rate revenue fell to $100,000 from $18.1 million due to the expiration of long-term contracts [21] - General hosting revenue dropped to $9.6 million from $29 million, while membership hosting revenue decreased to $16.3 million from $19.5 million [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is focusing on geographic diversification, with over half of its new power capacity located in Norway and Bhutan [8] - The company expects to reach a self-mining hash rate of 40 exahash per second by October 2025, driven by new power capacity and ASIC production [14][68] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is prioritizing the development of its own ASIC technology, which is expected to provide long-term advantages and cost efficiencies [7] - Plans to migrate a portion of manufacturing to the U.S. in the second half of 2025 are underway, aiming to capitalize on favorable tariff policies [10] - The company is also exploring opportunities in high-performance computing (HPC) and AI, with ongoing discussions for potential partnerships [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the demand for Bitcoin mining rigs, anticipating continued growth in the market [10] - The company is optimistic about the impact of recent trade negotiations on U.S. manufacturing for Bitcoin mining [9] - Management acknowledged uncertainties in capacity availability due to market dynamics but remains confident in their partnerships with TSMC [32] Other Important Information - The company signed a 50-megawatt mining data center agreement in Ethiopia, targeting energization by Q4 2025 [16] - The total available power capacity is expected to reach over 1.8 gigawatts by the end of 2025, including new projects in Ohio and Ethiopia [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Interest in A2 and chip demand changes - Management noted increased interest in purchasing mining ASICs following recent market developments, but self-mining remains a priority [31] Question: 40 exahash target considerations - Management indicated that the target is influenced by machine availability and power capacity, with confidence in meeting the goal [32] Question: Demand for Clarington site and customer interest - The focus is on securing a development partner for the Clarington site, with inbound interest from potential end users [36] Question: Recent loan agreement rationale - The company is cautious about dilution and sees responsible debt as a viable option for financing chip purchases [37] Question: Strategy for Seal A4 ASIC - The company plans to transition to external sales as internal capacity fills up, with expectations for significant external sales once production ramps up [41] Question: Power cost trends - Q1 typically sees higher power prices, but management expects lower costs in Q2 and Q3 due to improved power supply strategies [46] Question: ASIC machine performance tracking - Customers can expect to test the efficiency of the new ASIC machines starting in October [50] Question: Average fleet efficiency targets - Management anticipates average efficiency to improve as newer rigs are deployed, with expectations for lower energy consumption in the future [55] Question: Tariff impact on external sales strategy - Management believes tariffs will not significantly hinder operations, with plans to adapt manufacturing strategies accordingly [78] Question: Customer interest trends and global sales composition - U.S.-based miners continue to dominate the market, but there is potential for increased international sales as the market evolves [86]
BITDEER(BTDR) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-15 13:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, total revenue was $70.1 million, a decrease from $119.5 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to the impact of the 2024 halving and increased global network hash rate [6][19] - Gross profit was negative $3.2 million compared to positive $34.1 million in the previous year, resulting in a gross margin of negative 4.6% versus 28.6% [21] - Adjusted EBITDA was negative $56.1 million, down from positive $27.3 million in Q1 2024 [21] - Net cash used for operating activities was $284 million, driven mainly by supply chain and manufacturing costs [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Self-mining revenue was $37.2 million, down 23.1% year-over-year, influenced by the halving event and increased global hash rate [19] - Cloud hash rate revenue fell to $100,000 from $18.1 million due to the expiration of long-term contracts [20] - General hosting revenue decreased to $9.6 million from $29 million, while membership hosting revenue dropped to $16.3 million from $19.5 million [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is focusing on geographic diversification, with over half of its new self-mining power capacity located in Norway and Bhutan [7] - The company anticipates a self-mining hash rate of 40 exahash per second by October 2025, supported by new power capacity coming online [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is prioritizing the development of its own ASIC technology, which is expected to provide long-term advantages and cost efficiencies [6][12] - Plans to migrate a portion of manufacturing to the U.S. in the second half of 2025 are underway, aiming to capitalize on favorable tariff policies [9] - The company is also exploring opportunities in high-performance computing (HPC) and AI, with ongoing discussions for development partnerships [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the demand for Bitcoin mining rigs, anticipating continued growth in the market [9][12] - The company is optimistic about the impact of recent trade negotiations on tariffs, which may encourage more Bitcoin mining-related manufacturing in the U.S. [8] - Management acknowledged the uncertainty in capacity availability due to market dynamics but remains confident in their partnerships with technology providers [31] Other Important Information - The company signed a 50-megawatt mining data center agreement in Ethiopia, targeting energization by Q4 2025 [14] - A loan agreement for up to $200 million was established to finance chip purchases, secured by the miners themselves [26][72] Q&A Session Summary Question: Interest in ASIC chips and demand changes - Management noted increased interest in purchasing mining ASICs following recent market developments, but self-mining remains the priority [30] Question: Clarington site development and customer demand - The focus is on securing a development partner for the Clarington site, with inbound interest from potential end users [35] Question: Capital structure and loan agreement rationale - The decision to enter a loan agreement was influenced by market conditions, with a focus on minimizing dilution while financing growth [36] Question: ASIC sales strategy and external sales capacity - The company plans to transition to more external sales as internal capacity fills up, with expectations for significant external sales of the A4 ASICs [40] Question: Power costs and future trends - Q1 typically sees higher power prices, but management expects lower costs in Q2 and Q3 due to improved power supply strategies [46] Question: Customer interest and tariff impacts - Management believes that U.S. miners will continue to expand operations despite potential tariff challenges, with a strong capital market supporting growth [86]