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Bit Digital exits Bitcoin mining to focus on Ethereum staking.
Q1 2025 Bitcoin mining revenue dropped 64% to $7.8 million.Company holds 24,434.2 ETH, valued at $44.6 million.Public offering proceeds will fund Ethereum treasury expansion.WhiteFiber subsidiary plans IPO, adding market uncertainty.
Bit Digital’s Strategic Shift to Ethereum
Bit Digital, a Nasdaq-listed digital asset firm, announced a complete transition from Bitcoin mining to Ethereum staking and treasury management on June 25, 2025. The company plans to sell or wind down its Bitcoin mining operations across the United States, Canada, and Iceland. Proceeds will fund Ethereum purchases to bolster its staking infrastructure.
The decision follows a 64% drop in Bitcoin mining revenue in Q1 2025, generating only $7.8 million compared to the previous year. The company mined 83.3 Bitcoin, an 80% decrease from Q1 2024. Rising energy costs and reduced block rewards after the April 2024 Bitcoin halving squeezed profitability.
Ethereum’s proof-of-stake model, implemented in September 2022, offers 4-6.5% annual yields through staking. Bit Digital began accumulating ETH in 2022 and now holds 24,434.2 ETH, valued at $44.6 million, and 417.6 BTC, worth $34.5 million, as of March 31, 2025. The firm will gradually convert its Bitcoin holdings into Ethereum.
Financial and Operational Impacts
Bit Digital’s pivot aligns with Ethereum’s growing institutional appeal. The company operates one of the largest Ethereum staking infrastructures globally, focusing on validator services, custody, and yield optimization. The shift aims to secure stable returns without the high costs of mining equipment and energy.
The company reported a 17% revenue decline to $25.1 million in Q1 2025, driven by the Bitcoin mining slump. However, its cloud services revenue surged 84%, signaling strength in its computing division. Bit Digital also announced a public offering of ordinary shares to fund Ethereum acquisitions.
The firm’s stock fell 10% in after-hours trading following the announcement. The proposed initial public offering of its subsidiary, WhiteFiber, added investor uncertainty. The IPO’s success depends on market conditions and SEC approval.
Bit Digital’s Bitcoin mining operations face a strategic review, likely leading to a sale or shutdown. The company aims to redirect resources to Ethereum-native services, capitalizing on the network’s long-term potential.
The move reflects broader industry trends toward proof-of-stake models. Ethereum’s staking mechanism provides predictable yields, unlike Bitcoin’s energy-intensive proof-of-work system. Bit Digital’s transition positions it to compete in the growing institutional staking market.
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