Riot Announces March 2024 Production and Operations Updates
Riot Platforms, Inc. announces production and operations updates for March 2024, showcasing the production of 425 Bitcoins, infrastructure developments at the Corsicana Facility, and anticipated hash rate growth. The company ended March with $685 million in cash and 8,490 unencumbered Bitcoins on the balance sheet.
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Riot Platforms, Inc. produced 425 Bitcoins in March 2024, showing a 2% increase compared to February 2024 and a 39% decrease compared to March 2023.
The average Bitcoin produced per day in March 2024 was 13.7, down 5% from February 2024 and 39% from March 2023.
Riot Platforms held 8,490 Bitcoins on the balance sheet, a 5% increase from February 2024 and a 20% increase from March 2023.
The company sold 675 Bitcoins in March 2024, generating net proceeds of $16.7 million with an average net price per Bitcoin sold at $24,682.
Riot Platforms deployed a hash rate of 12.4 EH/s in March 2024, showing an 18% decrease from February 2024.
The average operating hash rate for the company was 8.6 EH/s in March 2024, indicating a 1% increase from February 2024.
Riot Platforms deployed 112,944 miners in March 2024, a 20% decrease from February 2024.
The company received $0.5 million in power credits and $0.8 million in demand response credits in March 2024.
Riot Platforms anticipates achieving a total self-mining hash rate capacity of 31 EH/s by the end of 2024, with plans for further growth through strategic partnerships and equipment orders.
The company ended March 2024 with approximately $685 million in cash and 8,490 unencumbered Bitcoins on the balance sheet, totaling approximately $1.3 billion in liquidity based on the month-end market price of Bitcoin.
Riot Platforms has upcoming conferences scheduled such as the Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, DC, Analyst Day in New York, New York, and the AIM Summit in London, England.
Riot Platforms is actively recruiting for various positions across the company to support its growth and operations in the Bitcoin mining industry.
The recent update from Riot Platforms, Inc. regarding its Bitcoin production and operational metrics for March 2024 presents a mixed picture for investors. The production of 425 Bitcoin represents a slight month-over-month increase but a significant year-over-year decrease. This may reflect changing market conditions or operational challenges. The company's hash rate capacity and miner deployment figures suggest a strategic expansion, with the Corsicana Facility expected to enhance Riot's mining capabilities. However, the financial implications of this expansion, in terms of capital expenditure and potential return on investment, remain critical factors for evaluating the company's future performance.
Furthermore, the liquidity position, with $685 million in cash and 8,490 unencumbered Bitcoin, indicates a robust balance sheet that could support ongoing operations and growth initiatives. The total liquidity of approximately $1.3 billion, based on the month-end Bitcoin market price, provides a cushion against market volatility. Nevertheless, the reliance on Bitcoin's market price adds an element of risk to the company's valuation.
Riot Platforms' operational update highlights the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency mining industry. The deployment of the latest-generation MicroBT immersion miners is a testament to the company's commitment to maintaining technological competitiveness. Immersion mining technology, which can potentially increase miner efficiency and longevity, could be a game-changer for Riot's operational efficiency and cost structure. This technology adoption aligns with industry trends towards more energy-efficient and high-performance mining operations.
However, the 39% year-over-year decrease in Bitcoin production raises questions about market saturation and the increasing difficulty of mining Bitcoin. The company's strategy to expand self-mining capacity to 31 EH/s by the end of 2024 and eventually to 41 EH/s, indicates a bullish outlook on the future of Bitcoin mining. Yet, this optimism must be weighed against the backdrop of fluctuating Bitcoin prices and potential regulatory changes, which could significantly impact the profitability of the mining sector.
The energy consumption and efficiency of Bitcoin mining operations are becoming increasingly important as the industry grows. Riot's update mentions the development of a 400 MW substation and the future goal of achieving 1 gigawatt of mining capacity, which underscores the massive energy requirements of large-scale mining operations. The company's participation in ERCOT demand response programs and the acquisition of power credits reveal a strategic approach to managing energy costs and contributing to grid stability.
Understanding the energy mix and the potential for renewable energy sources at Riot's facilities is crucial, as the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining comes under greater scrutiny. The financial benefits from demand response credits and power curtailment programs, which seem to fluctuate significantly month-over-month, also play a role in the company's operational profitability. Investors and stakeholders should monitor how Riot navigates the energy landscape, given that energy costs are a significant component of mining expenses and can affect overall profitability.
04/04/2024 - 09:00 AM
Riot Produces 425 Bitcoin in March 2024 and Provides Infrastructure Updates
CASTLE ROCK, Colo., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) (“Riot” or “the Company”), an industry leader in vertically integrated Bitcoin (“BTC”) mining, announces unaudited production and operations updates for March 2024.
Bitcoin Production and Operations Updates for March 2024
Comparison (%) Metric March 20241 February 20241 March 2023 Month/Month Year/Year Bitcoin Produced 425 418 695 2 % -39% Average Bitcoin Produced per Day 13.7 14.4 22.4 -5 % -39% Bitcoin Held2 8,490 8,067 7,072 5 % 20 % Bitcoin Sold - - 675 N/A N/A Bitcoin Sales - Net Proceeds - - $16.7 million N/A N/A Average Net Price per Bitcoin Sold N/A N/A $24,682 N/A N/A Deployed Hash Rate2 12.4 EH/s 12.4 EH/s 10.5 EH/s - 18 % Average Operating Hash Rate 8.6 EH/s 8.5 EH/s 7.6 EH/s 1 % 12 % Deployed Miners2 112,944 112,944 94,176 - 20 % Power Credits3 $0.5 million $1.0 million $0.3 million -53 % 52 % Demand Response Credits4 $0.8 million $0.2 million $1.2 million 225 % -36%
1. Unaudited, estimated. 2. As of month-end. 3. Estimated power curtailment credits. 4. Estimated credits received from participation in ERCOT demand response programs.
“March was a key month for Riot as we approach the commencement of operations at our new Corsicana Facility,” said Jason Les, CEO of Riot. “Riot’s first building at the Corsicana Facility, Building A1, is expected to commence operations in mid-April 2024, and will add an anticipated 3.7 EH/s to our self-mining hash rate once miners have been fully deployed shortly thereafter. At our Corsicana Facility, we are incredibly excited to showcase Riot’s deployment of leading-edge, industrial-scale immersion technology, featuring latest-generation MicroBT immersion miners, which will drive significantly improved scale and efficiency of operations.
“Development of the next three buildings at the Corsicana Facility is in process, completion of which will bring an anticipated 13 EH/s of self-mining capacity online this year. We have already received a majority of the miners required for Building A2 and expect the balance to be received during April. Our self-mining capacity is expected to reach 31 EH/s by the end of 2024, upon full deployment of miners in the first four buildings at our Corsicana Facility.”
Infrastructure Update
Riot is currently developing Phase 1 of the Company’s second large-scale facility, the Corsicana Facility, which is expected to have 400 megawatts (“MW”) of developed mining capacity upon completion of this initial phase. Once fully developed, the Corsicana Facility is expected to have 1 gigawatt (1,000 MWs) in total developed mining capacity.
In March, the immersion systems in the first 100 MW building, Building A1, were installed, and miner installation commenced. The 400 MW substation is expected to be energized in the first half of April 2024, and Building A1 will commence operations shortly thereafter.
Onsite development teams have completed the foundation for the second 100 MW building, Building A2, and construction of the building has begun. Immersion systems will begin to be installed in Building A2 during the month of April, with operations expected to commence in Q2 2024.
Estimated Hash Rate Growth
Riot anticipates achieving a total self-mining hash rate capacity of 31 EH/s by the end of 2024.
As previously disclosed, in June 2023, Riot entered into a long-term master purchase agreement with MicroBT, which included an initial order of 33,280 immersion miners for the Corsicana Facility. Effective December 1, 2023, Riot executed a second order under the MicroBT master agreement for an additional 66,560 immersion miners, primarily for the Corsicana Facility. In February 2024, Riot entered into a third order with MicroBT, for 31,500 air-cooled miners for the Rockdale Facility. Approximately 17,000 miners in the order are expected to replace underperforming machines currently operating in the facility, and the deployment of the remaining 14,500 miners will contribute additional hash rate capacity to our self-mining operations at the Rockdale Facility.
Collectively, the three purchase orders will add an anticipated 28 EH/s to Riot’s self-mining capacity. Deployment of these miners intended for the Corsicana Facility has begun and is estimated to be completed by the second half of 2025. Deployment of the miners intended for the Rockdale Facility is expected to begin in Q2 2024 and be completed in Q3 2024.
Upon full deployment in 2025, Riot anticipates a total self-mining hash rate capacity of 41 EH/s.
March 2024 Liquidity (Unaudited)
Riot ended the month with approximately $685 million in cash on hand and 8,490 unencumbered Bitcoin on the balance sheet, representing total liquidity of approximately $1.3 billion as of the end of March 2024 (unaudited), based on the month-end market price of Bitcoin.
As of the end of March 2024, Riot had approximately 268.0 million shares outstanding.
Conference Schedule:
Bitcoin Policy Summit, Washington, DC on April 9th . Riot Platforms Analyst Day in New York, New York on April 18th . AIM Summit in London, England on April 29th - 30th . Human Resources Update
Riot is currently recruiting for positions across the Company. Join our team in building, expanding, and securing the Bitcoin network.
Open positions are available at: https://www.riotplatforms.com/careers .
About Riot Platforms, Inc.
Riot’s (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world’s leading Bitcoin-driven infrastructure platform. Our mission is to positively impact the sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows the Company to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.
Riot is a Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure company focused on a vertically integrated strategy. The Company has Bitcoin mining operations in central Texas and electrical switchgear engineering and fabrication operations in Denver, Colorado.
For more information, visit www.riotplatforms.com .
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Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that reflect management’s current expectations, assumptions, and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements rely on the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “potential,” “hope,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of acquisitions, including financial and operating results, and the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions. Among the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: unaudited estimates of Bitcoin production; our future hash rate growth (EH/s); the anticipated benefits, construction schedule, and costs associated with the Corsicana site expansion; our expected schedule of new miner deliveries; the impact of weather events on our operations and results; our ability to successfully deploy new miners; the variance in our mining pool rewards may negatively impact our results of Bitcoin production; megawatt (“MW”) capacity under development; we may not be able to realize the anticipated benefits from immersion cooling; the integration of acquired businesses may not be successful, or such integration may take longer or be more difficult, time-consuming or costly to accomplish than anticipated; failure to otherwise realize anticipated efficiencies and strategic and financial benefits from our acquisitions; and the impact of COVID-19 on us, our customers, or on our suppliers in connection with our estimated timelines. Detailed information regarding the factors identified by the Company’s management which they believe may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements in this press release may be found in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed under the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, as amended, and the other filings the Company makes with the SEC, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur, or of which the Company hereafter becomes aware, except as required by law. Persons reading this press release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
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How many Bitcoins did Riot Platforms produce in March 2024?
Riot Platforms produced 425 Bitcoins in March 2024.
What was the average Bitcoin produced per day in March 2024?
The average Bitcoin produced per day in March 2024 was 13.7.
How much cash did Riot Platforms end March 2024 with?
Riot Platforms ended March 2024 with approximately $685 million in cash.
What is the anticipated total self-mining hash rate capacity for Riot Platforms by the end of 2024?
Riot Platforms anticipates achieving a total self-mining hash rate capacity of 31 EH/s by the end of 2024.
Where can interested individuals find open positions at Riot Platforms?
Open positions at Riot Platforms are available at: https://www.riotplatforms.com/careers.
