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BITDEER(BTDR) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-18 13:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q2 2025 was $155.6 million, up 122% sequentially from Q1 and up 57% year over year [8][20] - Gross profit was $12.8 million, with an adjusted EBITDA of $17.3 million, showing significant improvement from Q1 [8][27] - Self mining revenue reached $59.3 million, a 42.5% increase year over year and a 59.4% increase sequentially [21] - Total operating expenses were $42.3 million, up from $26.1 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to R&D costs [25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Self mining hash rate increased by 103.3% year over year and 45.5% sequentially, contributing to revenue growth [21] - Sales revenue from SealMiner ASICs was $69.5 million, compared to $0 in Q2 2024 [21] - Cloud Hash Rate revenue declined to $0, down from $12.2 million in Q2 2024, due to the expiration of long-term contracts [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The average operating hash rate increased by 46% to 14.2 exahash in Q2 from 9.7 exahash in Q1 [8] - The self mining hash rate further grew to 22.3 exahash as of July 2025, representing a 162% increase from the beginning of the year [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a vertically integrated and technology-driven growth strategy, investing in chip design, supply chain, and manufacturing [9][10] - Plans to achieve a self mining hash rate of 40 exahash by October 2025, with expectations to exceed this target by year-end [10][18] - The company is also developing the CLO4 chip, targeting breakthrough efficiency for Bitcoin mining and other high-performance applications [13][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, citing strong momentum and a solid foundation for growth [9][11] - The company anticipates record results on a run rate basis by the end of the year, setting a strong foundation for 2026 and beyond [11][19] - Management highlighted the importance of energy efficiency and performance leadership in the competitive landscape [11][12] Other Important Information - The company has energized 361 MW of data center capacity for self mining as of July 2025, with plans to increase total available power capacity to nearly 1.6 GW [15][16] - The company is in advanced negotiations for a development partner for its HPC AI initiative in Clarington, Ohio [17][18] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the risk around construction at the Clarington site? - Management indicated that capital requirements would be minimal and provided through the partner, with construction loans on top [34] Question: How is the demand for ASIC production evolving? - Management noted increased demand due to rising hash prices and Bitcoin prices, contributing to a stronger market [36] Question: What is the current status of the HPC initiative? - The focus is on a build-to-suit approach, with flexibility depending on the final customer for the site [41] Question: What is the balance between self mining and external sales for SealMiners? - The company prioritizes internal use for self mining due to high margins, with a gradual transition to external sales as internal capacity fills up [52] Question: What is the outlook for ASIC prices based on current market dynamics? - Management stated that pricing for the A3 chip will be competitive, with significant efficiency advantages [48] Question: What is the customer composition for SealMiner sales? - The sales have been a mix of both public and private miners, with a focus on distributing units for market feedback [109]
BITDEER(BTDR) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-18 13:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q2 2025 was $155.6 million, up 122% sequentially from Q1 and up 57% year over year [6][18] - Gross profit was $12.8 million, with adjusted EBITDA at $17.3 million, showing significant improvement from Q1 [6][24] - Self mining revenue reached $59.3 million, a 42.5% increase year over year and a 59.4% increase sequentially [19] - Adjusted profit was negative $24.4 million, compared to positive $3.2 million in Q2 2024 [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Self mining hash rate increased by 103.3% year over year and 45.5% sequentially, contributing to revenue growth [19] - SealMiner sales revenue was $69.5 million, compared to $0 in Q2 2024 and $4.1 million in Q1 2025 [19] - Cloud Hash Rate revenue declined to $0 from $12.2 million in Q2 2024 due to the expiration of long-term contracts [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The average operating hash rate increased by 46% to 14.2 exahash in Q2 from 9.7 exahash in Q1 [6] - As of July 2025, self mining hash rate further grew to 22.3 exahash, representing a 162% increase from the beginning of the year [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a vertically integrated and technology-driven growth strategy, investing in chip design, supply chain, and manufacturing [7][10] - Plans to achieve a self mining hash rate of 40 exahash by October 2025, with expectations to exceed this target by year-end [9][16] - The company is developing the CLO4 chip with two independent designs to ensure success and improve energy efficiency [12][13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, citing strong momentum and a positive outlook for the remainder of 2025 and beyond [7][17] - The company anticipates record results on a run rate basis by the end of the year, setting a strong foundation for 2026 [10][17] Other Important Information - The company has energized 361 MW of data center capacity for self mining, with plans to increase total available power capacity to nearly 1.6 GW [14][15] - The company ended the quarter with $299.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, indicating a strong financial position [27][28] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the risk around construction at the Clarington site? - Management indicated that capital requirements would be minimal and provided through a partner, with construction loans on top [33] Question: How is the pricing for SealMiner sales? - Pricing remained consistent with the previous quarter, with increased demand due to rising Bitcoin prices [35][85] Question: What is the current status of the HPC initiative in Clarington? - The focus is on a build-to-suit approach, with flexibility depending on the final customer [40] Question: What is the demand environment for ASICs? - Demand has remained strong, with no signs of decline, and the market has picked up significantly [71] Question: How will the company balance self mining versus external sales of SealMiners? - The company prioritizes internal use due to high margins but plans to transition to external sales as internal capacity fills up [51]
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]