Hut 8, a prominent Bitcoin mining company, has recently seen its shares soar to nearly 12% in early market trading.
As of this morning, Hut 8’s stock was trading close to $30, sparking interest from investors. This surge was speculatively driven by online rumors suggesting Hut 8 is partnering with Meta Platform, the tech giant behind Facebook.
The CoinShares Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF, which tracks the entire bitcoin mining industry, also saw a boost, climbing 3%. Yet, despite the buzz, Hut 8 and Meta have kept quiet, leaving investors to wonder if the rumors hold any weight.
A Billion-Dollar Data Center in Louisiana
The surge in Hut 8’s stock comes as the company is reportedly working on building a data center in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. This project is estimated to have an initial cost of $12 billion. This comes after the company expanded its mining operations with a 63-megawatt mining facility in Culberson County, Texas, earlier this year.
The data center is expected to play a key role in Hut 8’s plans, particularly as it adapts to the evolving tech landscape. Interestingly, Meta recently revealed plans to build a whopping $10 billion AI data center in nearby Richland Parish, Louisiana.
Similarities Between Bitcoin Mining and AI Data Centers
While Bitcoin mining and AI data centers might seem worlds apart, they have much in common. Both require massive computing power, sophisticated hardware, and vast energy.
Recently, some Bitcoin miners have started integrating AI technology into their operations, diversifying their revenue streams beyond crypto assets. This comes as the demand for artificial intelligence grows.
This shift makes the idea of Hut 8 expanding into AI more plausible, fueling speculation that it could team up with Meta.
Hut 8’s Financial Moves and Current Standing
Hut 8 is no stranger to financial maneuvers. Earlier this year, the company announced a $500 million at-the-market (ATM) offering and a $250 million stock repurchase program. These financial moves are part of its strategy to bolster its financial standing.
In November, the company mined 94 BTC, a slight 6% drop from the previous month. The company’s total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 9,122 BTC, valued at around $921 million. This makes Hut 8 the seventh-largest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin.
Hut 8 recently acquired 31,145 Bitmain Antminer S21+ machines, expected to boost its self-mining hashrate by 66% by Q1 2025. This move is geared to enhance its operational capacity and drive profitability.
While neither Hut 8 nor Meta has confirmed any partnership, the speculation is proving to be a powerful driver of stock movement. As the story develops, all eyes will be on these two tech giants to see if they will join this high-stakes data center race.
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