BitFuFu Reports Unaudited Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
SINGAPORE, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BitFuFu Inc. (NASDAQ:FUFU) ("BitFuFu" or the "Company), a fast-growing digital asset mining service and world-leading cloud-mining service provider, today reported its unaudited financial and operational results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
Third Quarter 2024 Operational Highlights
Hosting capacity of 556 MW diversified across 17 sites on three continents, compared with 339 MW across 16 sites on two continents during the same period of 2023.
Total mining capacity under management increased 88.5% to 26.2 EH/s, compared to 13.9 EH/s during the same period of 2023.
Cloud-mining registered users increased 75.3% to 455,764 as of September 30, 2024, from 259,929 as of September 30, 2023.
Bitcoin ("BTC") production from self-mining operations decreased 34.0% to 340 BTCs from 515 BTCs in the same period of 2023.
BTC production by customers from cloud-mining solutions decreased 40.7% to 957 BTCs from 1,614 BTCs in the same period of 2023.
Cost to mine BTC1 from self-mining operations averaged US$59,452 per BTC, compared to US$25,618 per BTC in the same period of 2023.
Strategic Transition: Building a Diverse and Robust Portfolio of BTC Mining Infrastructure
BitFuFu began the transition from an asset-light strategy to one that manages a diverse and robust portfolio of BTC mining infrastructure with the definitive agreement entered into in October 2024 to acquire a 51.25% stake in an 80-MW Bitcoin mining facility in Ethiopia.
The mining facility is operating smoothly and offers power costs averaging below US$0.04 per kilowatt-hour, further optimizing the Company's overall energy and hosting cost structure.
With the majority of BitFuFu's mining infrastructure currently based in the United States, this acquisition strengthens the Company's competitive advantages in the international market and further expands its footprint globally.
1
Includes all direct costs such as electricity fees, hosting fees and purchased hash rate cost, but excludes depreciation.
As of September 30,
Metric
2024
2023
Hosting capacity (MW)
556
339
Total mining capacity under management (EH/s) 2
26.2
13.9
Cloud-mining registered Users
455,764
259,929
Three Months EndedSeptember 30,
2024
2023
BTC Produced
From BitFuFu self-mining operations
340
515
By customers from cloud-mining solutions 3
957
1,614
Average BTC produced per day by customers and BitFuFu
14.1
23.1
Average miner efficiency (J/TH)
21.1
24.4
2
Defined as the hash rate that could theoretically be generated if all miners that have been energized are currently in operation including miners that may be temporarily offline. Hash rates are estimates based on the manufacturers' specifications.
3
Defined as the amount of BTC that was produced during the period by customers using mining capacity purchased from cloud-mining solutions.
Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights
Total revenue was US$90.3 million, representing an increase of 47.5% from US$61.2 million in the same period of 2023.
Revenue from cloud-mining solutions was US$68.9 million, an increase of 51.4% from US$45.5 million in the same period of 2023.
Within revenue from cloud-mining solutions, recurring revenue from customers who were active during the same period of last year was US$43.5 million, accounting for 63.1%.
Revenue from Bitcoin self-mining operations was US$20.5 million, an increase of 40.4% from US$14.6 million in the same period of 2023.
Net loss was US$5.0 million, compared to US$2.7 million in the same period of 2023. Net loss included share-based compensation expenses of US$4.3 million.
Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP metric) was US$5.8 million, an increase of 48.1% from US$3.9 million in the same period of 2023.
Combined balance of cash, cash equivalents, and digital assets were US$142.7 million as of September 30, 2024, compared with US$76.0 million as of December 31, 2023.
"The third quarter was the first full quarter following the Bitcoin halving event in late April, which reduced the Bitcoin block subsidy from 6.25 to 3.125 Bitcoin per block," said Leo Lu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Despite the halving event, BitFuFu had another successful quarter generating positive adjusted EBITDA. In fact, I am proud to say that the third quarter of 2024 is the eleventh consecutive quarter BitFuFu has generated positive adjusted EBITDA. This consistency demonstrates the profitability and resilience of our business model, regardless of whether the price of Bitcoin is in a bear or bull market.
BitFuFu's focus on strategic investments in vertical integration, securing long-term hash rate, and expanding our geographic footprint is creating a stronger, more efficient business that can thrive in various conditions and drive sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders."
Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Revenue
Total revenue in the third quarter of 2024 was US$90.3 million, representing an increase of 47.5% from US$61.2 million in the same period of 2023, driven by growth in cloud-mining solutions and self-mining operations.
Revenue from cloud-mining solutions in the third quarter of 2024 was US$68.9 million, representing an increase of 51.4% from US$45.5 million in the same period of 2023, due to increases in purchases of cloud-mining services from both existing customers and new customers acquired in the preceding twelve months. In the third quarter of 2024, recurring revenue from customers who were active in the same period of 2023 was US$43.5 million, accounting for 63.1% of revenue from cloud-mining solutions. Revenue from new customers acquired after September 30, 2023, was US$25.4 million, accounting for 36.9% of revenue from cloud-mining solutions. BitFuFu realized a net dollar retention rate of 95.6% for the third quarter of 2024, which was calculated by dividing the amount of recurring revenue in the third quarter of 2024 by the amount of revenue in the same period of 2023, reflecting strong customer satisfaction and loyalty and the Company's ability to maintain a substantial portion of revenue from existing customers, essential for driving long-term sustainable growth.
Revenue from Bitcoin self-mining operations in the third quarter of 2024 was US$20.5 million, representing an increase of 40.4% from US$14.6 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was largely driven by a 113.0% year-over-year rise in the average price of Bitcoin, contributing an additional US$10.9 million. This was partially offset by a 34.0% year-over-year decrease in BTC produced from 515 BTCs during the same period last year to 340 BTCs during the third quarter of 2024. The decrease in BTC production was primarily due to increased blockchain difficulty following the April 2024 Bitcoin halving and the migration of self-owned mining machines from high-cost to low-cost hosting facilities which resulted in temporary off-rack periods and reduced uptime. This migration ultimately positions the Company for greater long-term efficiency and profitability.
Revenue from hosting services in the third quarter of 2024 was US$0.6 million, compared to US$1.1 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the temporary suspension or termination of hosting services by customers evaluating the profitability of their miners following the April 2024 BTC halving.
In the third quarter of 2024, cloud-mining solutions accounted for 76.3% of total revenue, Bitcoin self-mining operations accounted for 22.7%, and hosting services and others accounted for 1.0%.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue in the third quarter of 2024 was US$89.4 million, representing an increase of 46.1% from US$61.2 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was in line with the increase in total revenue and was primarily due to costs associated with the expansion of the Company's cloud-mining solutions and self-mining operations.
Operating Expenses
Sales and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were US$1.5 million, an increase from US$0.4 million in the same period of 2023. Sales and marketing expenses included share-based compensation expenses of US$1.2 million, compared to nil during the same period last year.
General and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were US$2.4 million, an increase from US$0.7 million in the same period of 2023, partially due to a US$0.3 million increase in legal and other consulting expenses associated with the expansion of the Company's business development activities and a US$0.2 million increase in staff costs. General and administrative expenses included share-based compensation expenses of US$0.8 million, compared to nil during the same period last year.
Research and development expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were US$2.6 million, an increase from US$0.4 million in the same period of 2023. Research and development expenses included share-based compensation expenses of US$2.3 million, compared to nil during the same period last year.
There were no impairment losses on digital assets during the quarter, compared to US$1.9 million during the same period of 2023.
Beginning January 1, 2024, the Company implemented the early adoption of FASB fair value accounting rules, ASU No. 2023-08, Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets. The Company recognized a non-cash fair value loss of US$0.6 million on BTC, reflecting an unfavorable mark-to-market adjustment of BTC price in the third quarter of 2024.
Due to the increase in the volume of BTC sold in the third quarter of 2024, the Company recognized a US$2.2 million gain on the sale of digital assets, compared to US$1.4 million during the third quarter of 2023. The remaining BTC held by the Company is being retained for further potential capital appreciation.
Net Loss
Net loss in the third quarter of 2024 was US$5.0 million, compared to a net loss of US$2.7 million in the same period of 2023. Net loss included share-based compensation expenses of US$4.3 million, compared nil during the same period last year.
Basic and Diluted Loss per Share
Basic and diluted loss per share was US$0.03, compared to basic and diluted loss per share of US$0.02 in the same period of 2023.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of 2024 was US$5.8 million, compared to US$3.9 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to a reduced adverse impact from BTC price fluctuations on the carrying value of digital assets during the third quarter of 2024, compared to the same period of 2023.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and digital assets of US$142.7 million, compared with US$76.0 million as of December 31, 2023. The increase was mainly due to funds raised in connection with the Company's business combination and listing on NASDAQ in March 2024 and BTC mined and received from business operations in the first three quarters of 2024. The Company held 1,638 BTC as of September 30, 2024.
Conference Call Details
The Company's management team will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (9:00 P.M. Singapore Time on the same day).
All participants must register in advance of the conference call using the link provided below. Upon registration, each participant will receive a confirmation email containing dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN, which will be used to join the conference call.
Registration Link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI75d6d626a29642fbb45424149d63243f
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.bitfufu.com/.
About BitFuFu
BitFuFu is a fast-growing digital asset mining service and world-leading cloud-mining service provider. BitFuFu received early investment from Bitmain, a world-leading digital asset mining hardware manufacturer, and remains Bitmain's sole strategic partner in the cloud mining space.
BitFuFu is dedicated to fostering a secure, compliant, and transparent blockchain infrastructure, providing a variety of stable and intelligent digital asset mining solutions to a global customer base. Leveraging its expanding global mining facility network and strategic partnership with Bitmain, BitFuFu enables institutional customers and digital asset enthusiasts to mine digital assets efficiently.
For more information, please visit https://ir.bitfufu.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measure
BitFuFu uses and considers Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, as a supplemental metrics in reviewing and evaluating its performance. BitFuFu defines Adjusted EBITDA as (1) GAAP net profit/loss, plus (2) adjustments to add back/(subtract) interest expense/(income), income tax expense/(benefit), depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation; and (3) adjustments for non-recurring items, if any. BitFuFu believes that this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating the consolidated financial results in the same manner as its management and in comparing financial results across accounting periods. However, non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under GAAP and are not presented in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, which possibly do not reflect all items of expense that affect the Company's operations. BitFuFu's calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may be different from the calculation methods of other companies, and therefore, the comparability of such measure may be limited. In addition, this non-GAAP financial measure adjusts for the impact of items that BitFuFu does not consider indicative of the operational performance of its business and should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to net profit/loss or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of its future performance. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
For more information on the non-GAAP financial measure, please see the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this release. BitFuFu encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "target" or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, the transition in the Company's strategies and the effect of such transition, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of BitFuFu's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause BitFuFu's actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that it has a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, the Company cautions you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors ...
