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London-based Bitcoin mining firm Argo Blockchain has reported $3.4 million in mining revenue for November 2024, despite a decline in Bitcoin production compared to the previous month.
Argo’s Revenue Performance Amid Declining Bitcoin Output
In a press release on December 4, 2024, Argo disclosed mining 39 Bitcoin in November, down from 46 Bitcoin mined in October. This marked a decrease in daily mining output from 1.5 BTC to 1.3 BTC.
However, the increase in Bitcoin prices and higher hash prices during November contributed to the company’s revenue growth. This is an improvement from the $3 million revenue recorded in October 2024.
Challenges Persist for Argo Blockchain
The November revenue update follows a challenging Q3 2024 for Argo Blockchain:
- Revenue Decline: The company reported $7.5 million in Q3 revenue, a 28% drop compared to $10.4 million in Q3 2023.
- Mining Margins: Margins plunged from 58% to just 8%, primarily due to the absence of power credits that boosted earnings in 2023.
Despite these hurdles, Argo improved its net loss, reporting $6.3 million for Q3 2024 compared to $9.9 million in Q3 2023.
For the first nine months of 2024, Argo’s total revenue reached $36.7 million, a slight uptick from $34.4 million during the same period in 2023.
Broader Trends in Bitcoin Mining
Argo’s performance reflects ongoing shifts in the Bitcoin mining industry:
- Lower Bitcoin Mining Revenue: August 2024 saw global Bitcoin mining revenues plummet to $827.56 million, the lowest since September 2023.
- Rising Costs: Increasing energy expenses and regulatory hurdles have added pressure on mining profitability.
Despite challenges, higher Bitcoin mining difficulty in November temporarily provided relief for mining companies, allowing some to offset rising operational costs.
Market Reaction to Argo’s Update
Following Argo’s November update, the company’s stock experienced a 14.27% drop in pre-market trading, according to Nasdaq data.
Industry-Wide Developments
Argo’s struggles are part of broader trends affecting the Bitcoin mining industry:
- Hash Price Volatility: Fluctuations in hash prices continue to pose challenges for mining operations.
- Operational Restructuring: Foundry, the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pool, recently laid off 27% of its workforce, focusing cuts on ASIC repair and hardware teams while maintaining core operations like mining pools.
Resilience in a Volatile Sector
Argo Blockchain’s performance underscores its resilience in a volatile industry. Mining 123 BTC during Q3 2024 and maintaining an average daily output of 1.3 BTC, the company has shown its ability to adapt to fluctuating market dynamics. However, rising energy costs and market skepticism about mining profitability remain significant hurdles.
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