Core Scientific, a leading Bitcoin mining firm, has experienced a remarkable 248% growth in year-to-date (YTD) stock returns. According to recent data from CryptoQuant, the company’s performance has significantly outpaced other publicly traded Bitcoin miners. TeraWulf Inc. (WULF) and Iris Energy Limited (IREN) reported 96% and 10% YTD returns, respectively.
The company’s latest report, dated September 23, highlights its impressive self-mining activities, including the production of 12.3 BTC within 24 hours, 253.7 BTC for the month so far, and 5,528 BTC for the year. Since January 2020, Core Scientific has mined over 38,000 BTC, showcasing its strong position in the market.
Significant partnerships and business strategy
In addition to its mining activities, Core Scientific has made strategic moves that have positioned it as a critical player in the cryptocurrency sector. One of its most notable partnerships is a 12-year contract with CoreWeave, expected to generate over $3.5 billion in initial-term revenue. This deal highlights the company’s ambitious growth plans and focus on expanding its digital infrastructure.
Core Scientific’s resurgence came after it declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December 2022. In January 2024, the company re-emerged with the help of a $54 million investment from Bitmain, a major player in the Bitcoin mining hardware industry. This investment helped the firm stabilize and continue its operations.
Bitcoin mining dominance and U.S. market shift
Core Scientific’s CEO, Adam Sullivan, stated on September 19 that the company is dedicated to maximizing revenue through cutting-edge technology and flexible energy contracts. He also emphasized that the Bitcoin halving event had little impact on the miner’s cost-to-mine compared to its competitors. Sullivan’s comments came when Bitcoin hashrate dominance shifted toward U.S.-based companies, with U.S. mining pools now controlling 40% of the network. In contrast, China leads with 55%, operated mainly by smaller-scale miners.
Sullivan also pointed out that Core Scientific’s focus on digital infrastructure has allowed it to maintain its leadership in Bitcoin mining for the past three years. He believes this infrastructure will also play a key role in supporting artificial intelligence (AI) computing, an area the company wants to expand into.
Future growth and AI integration
Core Scientific cut its debt by $400 million and secured $55 million through a rights offering and an $80 million exit facility from bondholders as part of its restructuring plan. The company’s shares were relisted on the Nasdaq in early 2024, marking a significant turnaround.
Core Scientific aims to become a leader in high-performance computing (HPC) and expand its revenue streams by integrating AI technology. Sullivan recently shared that the company’s goal for 2025 and 2026 is to dominate the HPC space and further grow its partnerships in the AI sector.
A significant collaboration with Block Inc. has already been announced. It involves the deployment of 3nm ASIC mining chips, which will contribute 15 exahashes per second to its mining operations. Core Scientific’s strategy of combining AI and cryptocurrency mining sets it apart from other Bitcoin miners, positioning the company for continued success in the rapidly evolving digital economy.