Bitcoin Mining Giant Expands Reserves with $1.5 Billion Purchase

MARA Holdings, a leading Bitcoin mining company, has significantly bolstered its cryptocurrency reserves with a recent acquisition of 15,574 BTC, valued at around $1.5 billion.

This latest purchase pushes its total Bitcoin holdings to an impressive 44,394 BTC.

To fund this substantial investment, MARA leveraged proceeds from its recently concluded zero-coupon convertible notes offering. The company also took the opportunity to repurchase $263 million of its outstanding convertible notes set to mature in 2026. With plans to allocate remaining funds toward further Bitcoin acquisitions, MARA has showcased a clear commitment to strengthening its digital asset portfolio.

This purchase was made at an average price of $96,000 per Bitcoin. Additionally, the firm reported robust yield figures, with quarterly growth reaching 12.3% and an impressive year-to-date increase of 47.6%. With its total Bitcoin reserves now valued at approximately $3.9 billion, MARA’s position in the market continues to solidify.

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MARA’s aggressive strategy echoes the well-known tactics of MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor, who has been a prominent advocate for accumulating Bitcoin at scale. Industry observers, including Saylor himself, have speculated that MARA’s growing influence could soon earn it a spot on the Nasdaq 100 Index.

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