Cryptocurrency miners see revenue drop 28% as operational challenges persist.
Stalled Bitcoin prices in Q3 and higher mining difficulty led to a net loss of $6M.
The publicly
listed Bitcoin (BTC) miner from Wall Street and London’s City, Argo Blockchain (NASDAQ:
ARBK, LSE: ARB) reported a net loss of $6.3 million in the third quarter as the
cryptocurrency mining company grappled with challenging market conditions and
reduced mining margins.
Wall Street Bitcoin Miner
Argo's Profits Vanish as Bitcoin Blues Bite
Revenue
fell to $7.5 million in Q3, down 28% from $10.4 million in
the same period last year. The company mined 123 Bitcoin during the
quarter, averaging 1.3 BTC per day.
Thomas Chippas, Argo. Source: LinkedIn
Mining
margins contracted
significantly to 8% from 58% in the year-ago period when the company
benefited from power credits due to economic curtailments. Adjusted EBITDA
swung to negative $2.1 million compared to positive $2.4 million last year.
“The
third quarter was a difficult quarter for BTC miners, including Argo,”
said CEO Thomas Chippas. “It is positive that we have seen improvement in
BTC mining economics in October, and that this has continued into
November.”
The results
come after a
better-than-expected first half of 2024. Despite a nearly 50% decline in
the number of mined cryptocurrencies during that period, the company managed to
increase its revenues by approximately 18%.
For the year-to-date period, the results are increasingly deteriorating. The net loss now exceeds $39 million, compared to $26 million reported during the same period last year.
The company
ended the quarter with $2.5 million in cash and four Bitcoin. During Q3, Argo
reduced its debt by $12.4 million, including fully repaying a
loan from Galaxy Digital.
In early
August, the company reported that
it had repaid the last $18 million out of a total $35 million debt owed to an
entity owned by Mark Novogratz, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency space.
The loan was intended to save the Bitcoin Wall Street miner from collapse
during its most challenging period and help stabilize its operations.
“Successfully
repaying $35 million of high-interest rate debt ahead of schedule is a
testament to Argo's financial discipline,” Argo’s CEO said in August. “We
remain committed to optimizing our capital structure and driving long-term
value for our shareholders.”
In a
significant operational update, Argo disclosed that Galaxy Digital will not
renew its hosting agreement at the Helios facility beyond December 28, 2024.
The company is currently in discussions regarding the miners at that
facility.
High-Performance Computing
Looking
ahead, Argo is exploring diversification opportunities, including a potential
expansion at its Baie-Comeau facility through a partnership with BE Global
Development Limited to provide high-performance computing (HPC) solutions for
AI applications.
“The High-Performance
Computing hosting opportunity at our Baie Comeau facility is exciting and
demonstrates our ability to diversify our capabilities beyond BTC into the
growing AI computational market,” added Chippas. “At this juncture for the
industry, we are keenly focused on growth opportunities that play to our deep
expertise.”
Argo
Blockchain is among several Wall Street mining firms exploring new revenue
streams by focusing on HPC and AI. This strategic shift aims to diversify
operations and leverage the increasing demand for computational power in the AI
sector. Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at investment management
firm VanEck, estimates that this
pivot could unlock $38 billion in value for mining companies by 2027.
The publicly
listed Bitcoin (BTC) miner from Wall Street and London’s City, Argo Blockchain (NASDAQ:
ARBK, LSE: ARB) reported a net loss of $6.3 million in the third quarter as the
cryptocurrency mining company grappled with challenging market conditions and
reduced mining margins.
Wall Street Bitcoin Miner
Argo's Profits Vanish as Bitcoin Blues Bite
Revenue
fell to $7.5 million in Q3, down 28% from $10.4 million in
the same period last year. The company mined 123 Bitcoin during the
quarter, averaging 1.3 BTC per day.
Thomas Chippas, Argo. Source: LinkedIn
Mining
margins contracted
significantly to 8% from 58% in the year-ago period when the company
benefited from power credits due to economic curtailments. Adjusted EBITDA
swung to negative $2.1 million compared to positive $2.4 million last year.
“The
third quarter was a difficult quarter for BTC miners, including Argo,”
said CEO Thomas Chippas. “It is positive that we have seen improvement in
BTC mining economics in October, and that this has continued into
November.”
The results
come after a
better-than-expected first half of 2024. Despite a nearly 50% decline in
the number of mined cryptocurrencies during that period, the company managed to
increase its revenues by approximately 18%.
For the year-to-date period, the results are increasingly deteriorating. The net loss now exceeds $39 million, compared to $26 million reported during the same period last year.
The company
ended the quarter with $2.5 million in cash and four Bitcoin. During Q3, Argo
reduced its debt by $12.4 million, including fully repaying a
loan from Galaxy Digital.
In early
August, the company reported that
it had repaid the last $18 million out of a total $35 million debt owed to an
entity owned by Mark Novogratz, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency space.
The loan was intended to save the Bitcoin Wall Street miner from collapse
during its most challenging period and help stabilize its operations.
“Successfully
repaying $35 million of high-interest rate debt ahead of schedule is a
testament to Argo's financial discipline,” Argo’s CEO said in August. “We
remain committed to optimizing our capital structure and driving long-term
value for our shareholders.”
In a
significant operational update, Argo disclosed that Galaxy Digital will not
renew its hosting agreement at the Helios facility beyond December 28, 2024.
The company is currently in discussions regarding the miners at that
facility.
High-Performance Computing
Looking
ahead, Argo is exploring diversification opportunities, including a potential
expansion at its Baie-Comeau facility through a partnership with BE Global
Development Limited to provide high-performance computing (HPC) solutions for
AI applications.
“The High-Performance
Computing hosting opportunity at our Baie Comeau facility is exciting and
demonstrates our ability to diversify our capabilities beyond BTC into the
growing AI computational market,” added Chippas. “At this juncture for the
industry, we are keenly focused on growth opportunities that play to our deep
expertise.”
Argo
Blockchain is among several Wall Street mining firms exploring new revenue
streams by focusing on HPC and AI. This strategic shift aims to diversify
operations and leverage the increasing demand for computational power in the AI
sector. Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at investment management
firm VanEck, estimates that this
pivot could unlock $38 billion in value for mining companies by 2027.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
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