Bit Digital Borrows Against Ethereum Holdings to Fund WhiteFiber Expansion
Bit Digital (NASDAQ:BTBT) has opted to borrow against its Ethereum holdings rather than sell cryptocurrency or issue new shares, using the funds to support the expansion of its AI infrastructure subsidiary, WhiteFiber. The company reported $32.1 million in second-quarter revenue and narrowed its net loss while securing over $540 million in multi-year cloud service contracts for WhiteFiber. Bit Digital's strategy includes a $50 million loan against ETH holdings to establish a $150 million credit facility, backed by the parent company’s assets. This move allows it to finance data center development without diluting ownership or liquidating its crypto stash. Meanwhile, traditional mining and staking revenues have declined significantly due to market conditions. The firm's infrastructure segment is growing rapidly with cloud services revenue up 42% quarter-over-quarter and contract liabilities doubling year-over-year. However, the company faces rising debt levels and a widening gap between operational performance and stock valuation.
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