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Public Companies Continue to Buy up Large Stashes of Bitcoin near the Top
Top Bitcoin Miner MARA Snaps up 11,774 Bitcoin for $1.1 Billion
MARA, formerly known as Marathon Digital, has announced that it has acquired 11,774 Bitcoin for $1.1 billion. This is an average price of $96,000 per coin.
Bitcoin Hits All-Time High of $103,607 and Then Rebounds
Bitcoin hit an all-time high of $103,607 after crossing the long-anticipated $100,000 mark. However, it has cooled off in the last day, currently sitting at a price of about $96,300 as of this writing after rebounding from a price below $95,000.
MARA Now Holds 40,435 Bitcoin Worth Nearly $3.9 Billion
MARA, which trades on the Nasdaq under the same ticker, said in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that it now holds 40,435 Bitcoin. At the current price, the company’s holdings are now worth nearly $3.9 billion.
MARA’s Stock is Down by Almost 4% So Far Today
MARA’s stock is down by almost 4% so far today, trading hands for about $23. Over a six-month period, it has risen by 18%.
MARA is Following in the Footsteps of Software Company MicroStrategy
The miner is following in the footsteps of software company MicroStrategy, which has raised money via private offerings to buy Bitcoin.
MARA is the Second-Biggest Publicly Traded Holder of Bitcoin
MARA is the second-biggest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin after MicroStrategy, which holds more than 10 times the amount of Bitcoin: a total of 423,650 coins worth over $40 billion.
Bitcoin Miners Work to Process Transactions on the Blockchain
Bitcoin miners work to process transactions on the blockchain so that people can send value across the crypto network. Miners, which are typically huge industrial operations that use a lot of electricity, are rewarded with Bitcoin for their work.
Conclusion
In conclusion, public companies are continuing to buy up large stashes of Bitcoin near the top, with MARA being the latest example. The company’s acquisition of 11,774 Bitcoin for $1.1 billion is a significant move in the world of cryptocurrency.
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