Cipher Mining Inc. reports November 2024 bitcoin production, operational updates, and ongoing data center developments.
Quiver AI Summary
Cipher Mining Inc. reported its unaudited production and operations update for November 2024, highlighting the mining of approximately 2021 BTC and selling around 234 BTC, resulting in a total of approximately 1,383 BTC held by the company. The company is actively upgrading its mining fleet at its Odessa site and developing the Black Pearl data center, with plans for completion by the end of Q2 2025. Additionally, Cipher acquired the 100 MW Stingray site, expected to become operational in 2026, while its overall development pipeline now exceeds 2.6 GW of potential power capacity. CEO Tyler Page expressed optimism about the efficiency improvements from the Odessa upgrades and ongoing development efforts.
Potential Positives
- The company's mining output in November reached approximately 2021 BTC, showcasing its operational productivity.
- Cipher's acquisition of the 100 MW Stingray site enhances its infrastructure, supplementing its development pipeline for future energy capacity.
- The ongoing upgrades to the Odessa site aim to establish one of the most efficient mining fleets in the industry, positioning Cipher favorably for competitiveness.
- With a total potential power capacity exceeding 2.6 GW across 11 sites, Cipher is demonstrating significant growth potential in its operational capacity for bitcoin mining.
Potential Negatives
- Cipher Mining reported a significant amount of BTC pledged as collateral (258 BTC), which may indicate liquidity concerns or risk management challenges.
- The company's announcement of multiple data centers set to energize in the coming years (including one expected in 2026) suggests a long timeline for realizing potential revenue from new operations, which may not satisfy investor expectations for immediate growth.
- The ongoing development and upgrades, while necessary, may indicate increased operational costs and potential delays in reaching profitability as resources are dedicated to these efforts rather than generating revenue.
FAQ
What were Cipher Mining's bitcoin production figures for November 2024?
Cipher mined approximately 2021 BTC in November 2024, ending with a balance of around 1383 BTC.
How many mining rigs does Cipher currently have deployed?
The company has 76,000 deployed mining rigs, contributing to its operational efficiency.
What major developments is Cipher working on?
Cipher is upgrading its Odessa site and developing the new Black Pearl data center, expected to energize by Q2 2025.
What is Cipher's projected power capacity across its sites?
Cipher has a potential power capacity of more than 2.6 GW across 11 sites in its active portfolio and development pipeline.
When is the Stingray site expected to energize?
The Stingray site is expected to energize in 2026, complementing other data center projects scheduled for 2025 and 2027.
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$CIFR Insider Trading Activity
$CIFR insiders have traded $CIFR stock on the open market 39 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 39 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $CIFR stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- TOP HOLDCO B.V. BITFURY has traded it 34 times. They made 0 purchases and 34 sales, selling 18,344,914 shares.
- PATRICK ARTHUR KELLY (Co-President and COO) has traded it 2 times. They made 0 purchases and 2 sales, selling 142,903 shares.
- WILLIAM IWASCHUK (Co-President and CLO) has traded it 2 times. They made 0 purchases and 2 sales, selling 150,600 shares.
- CARY M GROSSMAN sold 65,000 shares.
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$CIFR Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 101 institutional investors add shares of $CIFR stock to their portfolio, and 87 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC removed 5,280,573 shares (-99.1%) from their portfolio in Q3 2024
- VANGUARD GROUP INC added 3,984,821 shares (+30.7%) to their portfolio in Q3 2024
- BLACKROCK, INC. added 3,237,894 shares (+26.3%) to their portfolio in Q3 2024
- INVESCO LTD. removed 2,899,345 shares (-34.4%) from their portfolio in Q3 2024
- DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP added 1,655,531 shares (+320.8%) to their portfolio in Q3 2024
- TIDAL INVESTMENTS LLC added 1,584,874 shares (+73.4%) to their portfolio in Q3 2024
- GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC added 1,511,455 shares (+37.8%) to their portfolio in Q3 2024
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Full Release
NEW YORK, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:CIFR) (“Cipher” or the “Company”) today released its unaudited production and operations update for November 2024.
Key Highlights
Key Metrics | November 2024 |
BTC Mined 1 | 202 |
BTC Sold | 234 |
BTC Held 2 | 1,383 |
Deployed Mining Rigs | 76,000 |
Month End Operating Hash Rate (EH/s) | 12.0 |
Month End Fleet Efficiency (J/TH) | 20.8 |
1
Includes November power sales estimates (based on current meter data and nodal prices) equivalent to 13 bitcoin (using month-end bitcoin price of $96,542) and 30 BTC mined at JV data centers representing Cipher’s ownership
2 Includes ~258 BTC pledged as collateral
Management Commentary for November
In November, the Company’s operations and construction teams continued upgrading the mining fleet at Odessa and developing the new Black Pearl data center. “By year-end, we expect to complete the Odessa upgrade, giving Cipher one of the most efficient fleets of mining rigs in the industry,” said Tyler Page, CEO of Cipher. “Additionally, with substation work now underway, Black Pearl’s development remains on track for energization by the end of Q2 2025,” continued Mr. Page.
The Company also closed its acquisition of the 100 MW Stingray site in November. Expected to energize in 2026, the Stingray site complements Cipher’s other new data centers scheduled to energize in 2025 and 2027. The Company’s active portfolio and development pipeline now totals more than 2.6 GW of potential power capacity across 11 sites.
Bitcoin Production and Operations Updates for November 2024
Cipher produced ~202 1 BTC in November. As part of its regular treasury management process, Cipher sold ~234 BTC in November, ending the month with a balance of ~1,383 2 BTC.
Development continues around the clock at Black Pearl
About Cipher
Cipher is focused on the development and operation of industrial-scale data centers for bitcoin mining and HPC hosting. Cipher aims to be a market leader in innovation, including in bitcoin mining growth, data center construction and as a hosting partner to the world's largest HPC companies. To learn more about Cipher, please visit https://www.ciphermining.com/ .
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws of the United States. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and includes this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Any statements made in this press release that are not statements of historical fact, such as, statements about our beliefs and expectations regarding our future results of operations and financial position, planned business model and strategy, timing and likelihood of success, capacity, functionality and timing of operation of data centers, expectations regarding the operations of data centers, potential strategic initiatives, such as joint ventures and partnerships, and management plans and objectives, are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “seeks,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “strategy,” “future,” “forecasts,” “opportunity,” “predicts,” “potential,” “would,” “will likely result,” “continue,” and similar expressions (including the negative versions of such words or expressions).
These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Cipher and our management, are inherently uncertain. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: volatility in the price of Cipher’s securities due to a variety of factors, including changes in the competitive and regulated industry in which Cipher operates, Cipher’s evolving business model and strategy and efforts we may make to modify aspects of our business model or engage in various strategic initiatives, variations in performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting Cipher’s business, and the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations and to identify and realize additional opportunities. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), as any such factors may be updated from time to time in the Company’s other filings with the SEC, including without limitation, the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Cipher assumes no obligation and, except as required by law, does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Contacts:
Investor Contact:
Will Iwaschuk
Co-President
[email protected]
Media Contact:
Ryan Dicovitsky / Kendal Till
Dukas Linden Public Relations
[email protected]
1 Includes November power sales estimates (based on current meter data and nodal prices) equivalent to 13 bitcoin (using month-end bitcoin price of $96,542) and 30 BTC mined at JV data centers representing Cipher’s ownership
2 Includes ~258 BTC pledged as collateral
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