The company's total BTC holdings stands at 44,893 BTC, after acquiring 22,065 BTC in 2024.
The bitcoin lending program, with a yield under 10%, has been active in 2024.
Crypto mining
MARA Holdings, a publicly listed Wall Street Bitcoin miner,
announced it is lending 7,377 BTC to third parties to generate returns and
cover operating costs.
The program, disclosed in a report released last week,
represents 16% of the company's total Bitcoin holdings. However, MARA did not
disclose the identities of the borrowers or further details about the lending
program.
Lending Program Focuses on Short-Term Agreements
Robert Samuels, Source: LinkedIn
The company’s Vice President, Robert Samuels, stated the
yield from this lending activity is under 10%. The program has been active
throughout 2024, focusing on short-term agreements with established third
parties.
“There has been significant interest in MARA's bitcoin
lending program,” Samuels posted.
“It focuses on short-term arrangements with
well-established third parties. It generates a modest single-digit yield. It
has been active throughout 2024. The long-term objective is to generate
sufficient yield to offset operating expenses,” he shared.
MARA Sees 2% Decrease in December Bitcoin Production
In its production report, MARA noted a 2% decrease in Bitcoin production from November, with 890 BTC mined in December. This remains
the second-largest monthly production since April's reward halving. The company
also mined 249 blocks, the second-highest block count in a month.
MARA's 2024 bitcoin acquisition totaled 22,065 BTC at an
average price of $87,205, with 9,457 BTC mined. This brings its total holdings
to 44,893 BTC. The company's stock rose 2.60% in pre-market trading and is up
14% since the start of the year.
The company purchased 6,474 BTC at an average price of
$95,395 per coin, including 703 BTC from a recent acquisition. The move raised
its Bitcoin treasury to about 34,797 BTC, valued at $3.3 billion. MARA also
completed a $1 billion offering of 0% convertible senior notes due 2030 and a
partial buyback of 2026 notes.
MARA Holdings, a publicly listed Wall Street Bitcoin miner,
announced it is lending 7,377 BTC to third parties to generate returns and
cover operating costs.
The program, disclosed in a report released last week,
represents 16% of the company's total Bitcoin holdings. However, MARA did not
disclose the identities of the borrowers or further details about the lending
program.
Lending Program Focuses on Short-Term Agreements
Robert Samuels, Source: LinkedIn
The company’s Vice President, Robert Samuels, stated the
yield from this lending activity is under 10%. The program has been active
throughout 2024, focusing on short-term agreements with established third
parties.
“There has been significant interest in MARA's bitcoin
lending program,” Samuels posted.
“It focuses on short-term arrangements with
well-established third parties. It generates a modest single-digit yield. It
has been active throughout 2024. The long-term objective is to generate
sufficient yield to offset operating expenses,” he shared.
MARA Sees 2% Decrease in December Bitcoin Production
In its production report, MARA noted a 2% decrease in Bitcoin production from November, with 890 BTC mined in December. This remains
the second-largest monthly production since April's reward halving. The company
also mined 249 blocks, the second-highest block count in a month.
MARA's 2024 bitcoin acquisition totaled 22,065 BTC at an
average price of $87,205, with 9,457 BTC mined. This brings its total holdings
to 44,893 BTC. The company's stock rose 2.60% in pre-market trading and is up
14% since the start of the year.
The company purchased 6,474 BTC at an average price of
$95,395 per coin, including 703 BTC from a recent acquisition. The move raised
its Bitcoin treasury to about 34,797 BTC, valued at $3.3 billion. MARA also
completed a $1 billion offering of 0% convertible senior notes due 2030 and a
partial buyback of 2026 notes.
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