The Bitcoin mining industry witnessed remarkable trading volumes recently, with leading firms outshining major U.S. tech giants. Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms, two of the largest Bitcoin mining firms, collectively recorded a trading volume of $3.55 billion on January 8. Marathon Digital, in particular, emerged as the top-traded stock in the U.S. for the day, surpassing heavyweights like Tesla, AMD, Nvidia, and Apple.
Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) also made headlines, trading close to half a billion dollars on the same day. This trading volume exceeded that of 99% of the existing 3,000 ETFs. GBTC's performance is particularly noteworthy as Grayscale anticipates the conversion of its fund to a spot ETF, pending SEC approval.
The Bitcoin mining sector is experiencing a wider boom. Core Scientific recently secured a $55 million equity investment as it recovers from a debt crisis. CleanSpark also announced a strategic agreement to potentially acquire up to 160,000 miners by the end of 2024, reflecting the sector's robust growth and investor confidence.
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