By: Eva Baxter
The American Bitcoin mining firm, co-founded by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., revealed substantial profits in their third-quarter (Q3) results, causing a rise in their stock price amidst a volatile cryptocurrency market. In the recent financial report, the company noted an impressive profit turnout due to strategic advancements and improved operational margins, demonstrating resilience in a fluctuating market.
In Q3, American Bitcoin (ABTC) recorded a revenue boost to $64.2 million, a significant increase over the previous quarter. This surge was complemented by a net income of $3.5 million, surpassing the $3.4 million mark of last year's Q3. The firm's business model revolves around mining and acquiring Bitcoin, which they have done successfully, accumulating over 3,000 BTC during this period. This aligns them with industry giants like MicroStrategy who are focused on Bitcoin's long-term potential.
As of September 30th, ABTC held approximately 3,418 BTC in reserve, a testament to their strategic acquisitions and heightened mining capabilities. The company expanded its Bitcoin mining capacity by 2.5 times quarter-over-quarter, now possessing approximately 25.0 exahash per second (EH/s) by the end of September. This expansion underscores the scalability and efficiency of their operations, reaching a position of prominence. Eric Trump lauded this growth in a post-earnings conference call, highlighting the company's ascent since debuting on Nasdaq and their efficient mining operations that enable Bitcoin generation below market rates.
The company's strong performance during this period includes acceleration in mining capacity, revenue, and gross margin. CEO Mike Ho emphasized the cost-efficiency and robust execution of their Bitcoin accumulation model. Underlining their accomplishments, American Bitcoin doubled their mining capacity and revenue, alongside a seven-percentage-point growth in gross margin quarter-over-quarter. With ABTC stock surging by 5% towards a $5 price point, Eric Trump’s and Donald Trump Jr.’s strategic operations in the crypto sector are proving influential amidst continuing market volatility, with Bitcoin prices dipping by 24% from its all-time high to $95,328.