Marathon’s Bitcoin Mining Revenue Reaches Record $752M
Marathon Holdings, previously known as Marathon Digital, achieved a new peak in Bitcoin mining income as Bitcoin’s price soared to historic levels.
Real-Time Data Shows Surging Profits
Data from CryptoQuant revealed that on May 27, Marathon’s annualized mining revenue surpassed $752 million — the highest single-day figure ever.
The World’s Largest Bitcoin Miner
Marathon remains the top publicly traded Bitcoin mining company by market cap, driven by both scale and consistent network performance.
CEO Confirms Milestone via On-Chain Metrics
“Quarterly filings are slow; on-chain data tells the real story,” said CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju in a May 27 post, highlighting the real-time figures.
BTC Price Spike Fuels Marathon’s Revenue Boom
The mining record followed Bitcoin’s climb to $112,000 on May 22. Analysts suggest Japan’s bond crisis helped trigger demand for BTC.
Chart Shows 2024’s Mining Revenue Climb
CryptoQuant’s chart tracks Marathon’s sharp rise in revenue year-to-date, reflecting broader crypto market momentum since early 2024.
MARA’s Q1 Report Slightly Missed Estimates
Despite strong performance, Marathon’s Q1 earnings fell 0.35% short of Wall Street’s expectations, citing the April halving as a key factor.
Bitcoin Halving Impacts Output
The Bitcoin halving on April 20 reduced block rewards from 6.25 to 3.125 BTC, lowering Marathon’s production by 19% year-over-year.
Still Leading Among Global Miners
Per Companiesmarketcap, Marathon has a $5.18 billion valuation, keeping its lead over other top mining firms in the global BTC sector.
Marathon’s BTC Holdings Top $5.28 Billion
Despite reduced production, Marathon grew its reserves. As of May 27, it held 48,237 BTC — worth over $5.28 billion at current prices.
Now the Second-Largest Corporate Holder
According to Bitbo, Marathon owns over 0.23% of all BTC — second only to Strategy, which holds more than $63 billion worth of Bitcoin.
Miner Revenues Still Below Historical Peaks
CryptoQuant’s Axel Adler noted that while miner revenue hit highs, the daily average of $50 million remains under the all-time $80M peak.
Potential Upside for Miner Income
Adler pointed out there is “room to climb” to historic highs if market conditions remain bullish and institutional interest persists.
Bitcoin Now a Core Treasury Asset
Marathon officially adopted BTC as part of its reserves in July 2024, adding $124 million worth of Bitcoin to its corporate balance sheet.