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On April 1, Bitfarms Ltd. (BITF), a prominent global Bitcoin mining firm, published its monthly production report for March 2024, along with an update on its ongoing fleet enhancement and expansion initiatives. Although Bitcoin production in March experienced a minor decline compared to prior months, the report underscores several encouraging developments that position the company for future advancement.
#Bitfarms Announces March 2024 Production and Operations Update
– Company earns 286 $BTC in March 2024
– Upgrade and expansion plan, targeting 21 EH/s and 21w/TH in 2024, underway with T21 deliveries and installations
Press Release: https://t.co/i3rrJbkDCG$BITF… pic.twitter.com/cUVWhN9yOh
— Bitfarms (@Bitfarms_io) April 1, 2024
Bitfarms noted a slight reduction in its Bitcoin (BTC) production for March 2024, producing 286 BTC, which represents a 5% decrease from February and a 33% decline year-over-year. This drop is linked to various factors, including participation in grid management initiatives, maintenance at power plants in Argentina, temporary downtime for facility upgrades affecting the average operating hashrate, and overall network difficulty.
Despite the decrease in production, Bitfarms sustained a strong online hashrate of 6.5 EH/s at the end of March. Additionally, Bitfarms recorded a 2% increase in average Bitcoin earned per EH/s compared to February. This suggests that the company’s operations are becoming more effective at extracting Bitcoin despite the reduced hashrate.
Ben Gagnon, Chief Mining Officer, stated,
“As we enter the Halving, we remain focused on our 2024 transformational fleet upgrade and expansion plan which triples our hashrate to 21 EH/s, increases our targeted operating capacity by 83% to 440 MW, and improves our fleet efficiency by 38% to 21 w/TH.”
Even with the temporary decline in Bitcoin production, Bitfarms is firmly dedicated to enhancing its mining capabilities. The company is actively advancing its fleet upgrade and expansion strategy to achieve 21 EH/s (exahashes per second) and 21 W/TH (watts per terahash) in 2024.
Bitfarms Boosts Mining Capacity with Acquisition of 1,656 New Miners
In March, Bitfarms reported notable earnings and expansions in its mining capabilities. Based on a Bitcoin price of $70,400, the company’s daily earnings averaged approximately 9.2 BTC, amounting to around $647,700. Bitfarms’ treasury also experienced growth, holding 806 BTC, valued at $56.7 million as of March 31, 2024.
Our newest T21 miners have arrived and are now racked up in Farnham$BITF $BTC #BitcoinMining pic.twitter.com/mKlOLQy4Uy
— Bitfarms (@Bitfarms_io) March 17, 2024
Our newest T21 miners have arrived and are now racked up in Farnham$BITF $BTC #BitcoinMining pic.twitter.com/mKlOLQy4UyAs part of its routine treasury management, Bitfarms sold 284 of the 286 BTC earned, generating total proceeds of $19.2 million.
To further enhance its mining operations, Bitfarms acquired 1,656 new Bitmain T21 miners, most of which are already operational and contributing to the hashrate. Additionally, the company exercised a purchase option for 28,000 Bitmain T21 miners and acquired 19,280 Bitmain T21 miners, 3,888 Bitmain S21 miners, and 740 Bitmain S21 hydro miners.
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#Bitfarms announces the purchase of an additional ~51,900 new miners.
Press Release: https://t.co/PVXf8jODTy$BITF $BTC #BitcoinMining pic.twitter.com/gROQdl8jPx
— Bitfarms (@Bitfarms_io) March 11, 2024
Geoff Morphy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bitfarms, remarked on the developments, stating,
“Having confirmed the tremendous performance of our T21 miners currently running, and with Bitcoin prices reaching all-time highs, we acted quickly to secure these miners at attractive prices in advance of anticipated hardware price increases.”
Morphy emphasized that these acquisitions align with Bitfarms’ expansion strategy for 2024, aiming to operate one of the newest and potentially most efficient mining fleets in the industry.
Bitfarms Expands Mining Infrastructure in Paraguay, Prepares for Increased Hashrate
Despite a slight reduction in production figures for March, Bitfarms continues to invest in new mining hardware and infrastructure expansion in Paraguay, positioning the company for a significant increase in hashrate in the upcoming months.
A key development includes the installation of an 80 MW main transformer at the Paso Pe facility in Paraguay, which will significantly enhance power capacity. Furthermore, a shipment of 3,905 Bitmain T21 miners is on its way to further boost the mining power at this location.
In preparation for launching a hydro-powered mining operation, Bitfarms has received 1,920 Bitmain M53S+ Hydro Miners. These miners will be deployed pending the arrival of specialized Hydro Containers, expected in mid-April.
https://t.co/LY14anS90c pic.twitter.com/JXnL78VqCP
— Bitfarms (@Bitfarms_io) March 22, 2024
https://t.co/LY14anS90c pic.twitter.com/JXnL78VqCPTo facilitate the development of the Yguazu facility in Paraguay, Bitfarms has secured purchase agreements for all necessary equipment with long lead times. This includes large transformers, cabling, and essential interconnects to seamlessly integrate the new hardware into the existing infrastructure.
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