BITDEER(BTDR)2025-05-15 13:00Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, total revenue was 119.5 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to the impact of the 2024 halving and increased global network hash rate [6][19] - Gross profit was negative 34.1 million in the previous year, resulting in a gross margin of negative 4.6% versus 28.6% [21] - Adjusted EBITDA was negative 27.3 million in Q1 2024 [21] - Net cash used for operating activities was 37.2 million, down 23.1% year-over-year, influenced by the halving event and increased global hash rate [19] - Cloud hash rate revenue fell to 18.1 million due to the expiration of long-term contracts [20] - General hosting revenue decreased to 29 million, while membership hosting revenue dropped to 19.5 million [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is focusing on geographic diversification, with over half of its new self-mining power capacity located in Norway and Bhutan [7] - The company anticipates a self-mining hash rate of 40 exahash per second by October 2025, supported by new power capacity coming online [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is prioritizing the development of its own ASIC technology, which is expected to provide long-term advantages and cost efficiencies [6][12] - Plans to migrate a portion of manufacturing to the U.S. in the second half of 2025 are underway, aiming to capitalize on favorable tariff policies [9] - The company is also exploring opportunities in high-performance computing (HPC) and AI, with ongoing discussions for development partnerships [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the demand for Bitcoin mining rigs, anticipating continued growth in the market [9][12] - The company is optimistic about the impact of recent trade negotiations on tariffs, which may encourage more Bitcoin mining-related manufacturing in the U.S. [8] - Management acknowledged the uncertainty in capacity availability due to market dynamics but remains confident in their partnerships with technology providers [31] Other Important Information - The company signed a 50-megawatt mining data center agreement in Ethiopia, targeting energization by Q4 2025 [14] - A loan agreement for up to $200 million was established to finance chip purchases, secured by the miners themselves [26][72] Q&A Session Summary Question: Interest in ASIC chips and demand changes - Management noted increased interest in purchasing mining ASICs following recent market developments, but self-mining remains the priority [30] Question: Clarington site development and customer demand - The focus is on securing a development partner for the Clarington site, with inbound interest from potential end users [35] Question: Capital structure and loan agreement rationale - The decision to enter a loan agreement was influenced by market conditions, with a focus on minimizing dilution while financing growth [36] Question: ASIC sales strategy and external sales capacity - The company plans to transition to more external sales as internal capacity fills up, with expectations for significant external sales of the A4 ASICs [40] Question: Power costs and future trends - Q1 typically sees higher power prices, but management expects lower costs in Q2 and Q3 due to improved power supply strategies [46] Question: Customer interest and tariff impacts - Management believes that U.S. miners will continue to expand operations despite potential tariff challenges, with a strong capital market supporting growth [86]