Bitfarms, a Toronto-based Bitcoin mining company, recently reported that its operational hash rate reached an impressive 11.1 EH/s by the end of July. This marked a significant 109% increase compared to the previous year, showing the company’s continuous growth and development in the industry. Additionally, there was a 7% rise in hash rate month-over-month, with the average operational hash rate for July reaching 10.3 EH/s, a 36% increase from June.
Despite facing a 1% decline in Bitcoin per EH/s due to a surge in network difficulty, Bitfarms managed to overcome this challenge by deploying Bitmain T21 miners. This deployment helped offset the decline and contributed to the company’s success in generating 253 BTC in July. Although this figure represented a 34% increase from the previous month, it was 33% lower than the previous year. Bitfarms also sold 142 BTC for $8.6 million, increasing its treasury holdings to 1,016 BTC, valued at around $67.2 million.
On average, Bitfarms earned 8.2 BTC daily, translating to approximately $542,000 per day based on the BTC price at the end of July. The company’s expansion plans in both Québec and Paraguay are progressing well, with the Baie-Comeau facility in Québec on track to complete its expansion to 22 MW by September 1st. In Paraguay, the Paso Pe and Yguazu sites are actively hashing, with all warehouses and hydro containers at Paso Pe fully energized.
CEO Ben Gagnon expressed optimism about the company’s growth trajectory, highlighting the increase in market share and Bitcoin mined month-over-month since the halving event in April. Despite the successes, Gagnon acknowledged that Bitfarms’ hash rate is still below its 12 EH/s target. This is mainly due to a batch of approximately 3,000 T21 miners experiencing overheating problems, even in cooler conditions. Bitmain is replacing these malfunctioning units at their own expense, with new miners expected to arrive and be installed within three weeks.
Despite the setback with the T21 miners, Bitfarms remains focused on resolving manufacturing issues and preventing similar problems in future batches. The company is actively working with Bitmain to address these challenges and improve performance. Gagnon emphasized that the majority of T21 miners are performing correctly, and further site optimizations and software enhancements are expected to boost performance in the coming months.
Bitfarms’ continuous growth, commitment to technological advancements, and strategic partnerships position the company for further success in the competitive Bitcoin mining industry. With a strong focus on addressing challenges and improving operational efficiency, Bitfarms is well-positioned to drive value for shareholders and maintain its position as a key player in the cryptocurrency market.
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