Marathon Digital Seeks $2 Billion to Increase Bitcoin Holdings

Marathon Digital is planning to raise $2 billion through a new offering, following a successful round that raised $1.4 billion to increase its Bitcoin holdings. The company intends to use the funds from the current offering primarily for purchasing more Bitcoin, with 40% allocated for acquisitions, 35% for general corporate needs, and 25% for working capital. The equity sale will be facilitated by investment firms like Barclays and BMO Capital Market, as Marathon continues its strategy of funding Bitcoin acquisition through stock offerings. With a current holding of 46,376 BTC, Marathon aims to secure a strong position in the digital asset space by focusing on acquiring Bitcoin, inspired by strategies seen in companies like MicroStrategy. The decision to buy Bitcoin directly through stock offerings and convertible bonds is in response to challenges in the Bitcoin mining industry, such as rising energy costs and the halving of mining rewards, while also diversifying the company's digital asset portfolio.