BITDEER(BTDR)2025-05-15 13:02Financial 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]