Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) has reported a record-breaking second quarter, driven by Bitcoin’s sharp price increase and its expanding mining operations. The company’s stock rose nearly 4% in after-hours trading following the earnings release.
Marathon Posts $238.5M in Q2 Revenue, Surpassing Expectations
In its Q2 earnings announcement, Marathon Digital revealed revenue of $238.5 million, marking a 64% jump compared to the $145.1 million it earned during the same period last year. This also beat analysts’ estimates of $227.9 million, according to FactSet data.
The growth was fueled by a 50% surge in Bitcoin’s average price during Q2.
The firm mined 2,358 BTC during the quarter, up slightly from Q1. Additionally, its energized hashrate increased by 6% to 57.4 EH/s. Marathon is targeting 75 EH/s by the end of 2025, signaling confidence in its infrastructure expansion.
Nearly 50,000 BTC on Balance Sheet — But Not Just HODLing
Marathon now holds nearly 50,000 Bitcoin, worth approximately $6 billion at current prices. This makes it the second-largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder, behind only MicroStrategy (MSTR).
However, unlike traditional crypto treasury companies that simply hold BTC, Marathon actively manages a significant portion of its reserves.
31% of its Bitcoin—over 15,500 BTC—is loaned out, pledged, or strategically managed to generate additional returns.
In a shareholder letter, the company emphasized its operational focus:
“We are more than a bitcoin treasury company… We view bitcoin as a productive asset.”
Strategic Outlook and Treasury Innovation
Marathon’s earnings highlight a shift in how institutional miners handle digital assets. Instead of passively holding BTC, the firm is treating it as a working capital asset, unlocking liquidity while maintaining upside exposure.
As BTC prices remain elevated and institutional interest grows, MARA’s strategy offers a template for future-facing treasury management in the mining sector.
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