MARA's $3.3 Billion Bitcoin Bet: 907 BTC Mined in November and No Signs of Slowing Down

With 254 blocks mined and 34,959 BTC in reserves, MARA is rewriting the crypto playbook.

Author's Avatar
Dec 02, 2024
Summary
  • MARA’s 26% mining surge and $700M investment plan make it a must-watch for Bitcoin investors.
Article's Main Image

MARA Holdings, Inc. (MARA, Financial) just delivered a showstopper November, cementing its dominance in the Bitcoin mining world. The company mined 907 BTC last month—a jaw-dropping 26% jump from October—powered by operational upgrades and a 15% boost in its energized hash rate to 46.1 EH/s. It didn't stop there. MARA snagged 254 blocks, the highest in its history, making this a mic-drop moment for its mining operations. The cherry on top? MARA's BTC yield per share climbed to an eye-catching 37.2%, signaling the company's knack for turning strategy into shareholder value.

Here's the kicker: MARA isn't just mining Bitcoin—it's buying it too. November saw the company scoop up 6,474 BTC for $618.3 million, flexing its hybrid strategy to snap up Bitcoin during market dips. And they're not slowing down. MARA plans to issue $700 million in zero-coupon convertible senior notes to repurchase existing debt and load up on even more Bitcoin. With 34,959 BTC now in its vault, worth a staggering $3.3 billion, MARA has positioned itself as a heavyweight in the digital asset arena, capable of weathering volatility while seizing growth opportunities.

CEO Fred Thiel summed it up perfectly: MARA's ability to produce Bitcoin at below-market costs and strategically time purchases is a game-changer. For investors, this means MARA isn't just riding the Bitcoin wave—it's carving its own path. As Bitcoin's spot price dances around $95,000, MARA's record-breaking results and aggressive financial plays make it a standout for anyone eyeing the crypto-mining sector's next big thing.

Disclosures

I/we have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and have no plans to buy any new positions in the stocks mentioned within the next 72 hours. Click for the complete disclosure