BitFuFu Q1 2025 Earnings Report

BitFuFu EPS Results

• Actual EPS: -$0.10
• Consensus EPS: $0.04
• Beat/Miss: Missed by -$0.14
• One Year Ago EPS: N/A

BitFuFu Revenue Results

• Actual Revenue: $99.82 million
• Expected Revenue: $114.03 million
• Beat/Miss: Missed by -$14.22 million
• YoY Revenue Growth: N/A

BitFuFu Announcement Details

• Quarter: Q1 2025
• Date: 6/5/2025
• Time: Before Market Opens
• Conference Call Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
• Conference Call Time: 8:00AM ET

BitFuFu (NASDAQ:FUFU) provides digital asset mining and cloud-mining services in Singapore. It also offers miner rental, and miner hosting and sales services to institutional customers and individual digital asset enthusiasts. The company is based in Singapore, Singapore.

BitFuFu Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Key Takeaways

• Revenue for Q1 fell 46% y/y to $78 M with a net loss of $17 M and adjusted EBITDA of -$11 M, driven by the Bitcoin halving and higher network difficulty.
• Mining capacity under management rebounded from 20.6 EH at quarter-end to 34.1 EH by May, largely due to deployment of energy-efficient Antminer S21 units.
• Closed acquisition of an Oklahoma mining facility, boosting self-mining capacity to 4.2 EH and advancing the company’s vertical integration strategy.
• Expanded presence in Africa and Asia, adding new customers to diversify revenues and capitalize on rising digital asset demand.
• Evaluating disciplined capital expenditure opportunities in the US, Canada, and other regions through joint venture structures for capital efficiency.

Presentation

[Operator]

Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Bitfufu's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to your first speaker today, Charlie Brady. Please go ahead.

[Charley Brady, VP - Investor Relations at BitFuFu]

Thank you, operator. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Bitfufu's first quarter twenty twenty five earnings call. The company's financial results were released earlier today and are available on the Bitfusu Investor Relations website at ir.bitfusu.com as well as on the globalnewswire.com website. Joining me today on the call are Leo Liu, Chairman and CEO and Cal is now Chief Financial Officer. Before we begin, please note that the discussion today will contain forward looking statements made under the Safe Harbor provisions of The U.

[Charley Brady, VP - Investor Relations at BitFuFu]

S. Private Securities and Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the company's beliefs and expectations, are forward looking statements. Forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from management's current expectations. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those outlined in the company's public filings with the SEC.

[Charley Brady, VP - Investor Relations at BitFuFu]

The company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward looking statement, except as required under applicable law. We will be discussing non GAAP financial information on this call. The company is providing that information in their supplement to information prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in The United States or GAAP. You can find a reconciliation of these metrics to the company's reported GAAP results in the reconciliation tables provided in today's earnings release. One final note, although we will not be conducting a Q and A on this call, questions can be emailed to ir fitusufu dot com, and we will respond as quickly as possible, generally within twenty four hours.

[Charley Brady, VP - Investor Relations at BitFuFu]

I'll now turn the call over to Leo Lu, the company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

[Leo Lu, Chairman & CEO at BitFuFu]

Thanks, Charlie. Good morning, and thank you for joining Bitfufu's first quarter twenty twenty five earnings call. I'll briefly cover our first quarter performance and provide updates on our strategic growth initiatives before turning it over to Kala to cover our financial results in more detail. As expected, our first quarter revenue declined year over year due to the increased network difficulty and the April 2024 halving event, which reduced the Bitcoin block subsidy from 6.25 to 3.125 Bitcoins.

[Leo Lu, Chairman & CEO at BitFuFu]

In the first quarter of twenty twenty five, we achieved total revenue of $78,000,000 compared to $144,000,000 in the first quarter of twenty twenty four. Net loss of $17,000,000 and adjusted EBITDA of minus $11,000,000 were significantly impacted by the unrealized fair value loss of digital assets and digital asset collateral receivables or payables, which was $19,400,000 in total. We ended the first quarter of twenty twenty five with total mining capacity under management of 20.6 x a hash and hosting capacity of 478 megawatts compared to 28.6 x a hash and 644 megawatts as of 03/31/2024. This decline was primarily driven by two temporary factors. First, certain hash rate procurement contracts expired during the quarter while the new contracts were still under negotiation at the March, resulting in a short term reduction in available mining capacity.

[Leo Lu, Chairman & CEO at BitFuFu]

Second, several of our suppliers underwent minor fleet relocations and hardware upgrades, which temporarily disrupted the flow of purchase hash rate. Despite these headwinds, we have seen a strong recovery in recent weeks. Earlier this week, we announced a significant rebound in total mining capacity under management. By April 30, our hash rate had increased to 28.3 extra hash, nearly matching the levels we achieved as of March. This momentum continued into May with hash rates reaching 34.1 extra hash by month end.

[Leo Lu, Chairman & CEO at BitFuFu]

It's important to note that much of the hash rate added in May came from the latest generation Antminer s 21 series. These units deliver materially higher efficiency, which not only improves our cost structure, but also positions us well to maintain competitiveness even as network difficulty continues to rise. This rebound underscores the strength of our supplier relationships, the agility of our procurement strategy, and the resilience of our overall business model. Looking back to the achievements of the past quarter, we closed the acquisition of a mining facility in Oklahoma, lifting our cell phone hash rate to 4.2 echo hash and advancing our vertical integration strategy. Although deliveries from some long standing suppliers tapered off, we broadened our network, added new partners, and increased orders from existing ones, strengthening the supply chain and lowering concentration risk.

[Leo Lu, Chairman & CEO at BitFuFu]

When leasing hash rate, suppliers usually ask for upfront payment while we want to actively manage the risk of supplier defaulting in cash flow. In q one twenty twenty five, we created structures that satisfy both needs, allowing us to expand our supplier base. We onboarded several new suppliers, one of whom, for instance, scaled its deliveries from 0.2 extra hash in fourth quarter twenty twenty four to 1.6 extra hash in first quarter twenty twenty five, and 3.1 extra hash subsequent to the end of the first quarter. By the March, the hash rates managed by Bitfufu spanned five continents, giving us greater flexibility. Combined with our proprietary technology that slices and dispatches Hashrate globally, this geographic reach supports uninterrupted cloud mining service for customers.

[Leo Lu, Chairman & CEO at BitFuFu]

We expect to replicate these supplier agreements and continue adding partners going forward. Moreover, in the first quarter of twenty twenty five, we continued expanding our global footprint, adding new customers across key growth markets in Africa and Asia. This expansion reflects the growing global demand for our integrated mining solutions and reinforces the scalability of our platform. The addition of customers in these regions not only diversifies our revenue base, but also strengthens our position in markets with increasing digital asset adoption and infrastructure investment. As we continue to build brand recognition and local partnerships in these geographies, we expect to unlock additional growth opportunities and further enhance the resilience of our business across economic cycles and regulatory environments.

[Leo Lu, Chairman & CEO at BitFuFu]

While the initial contribution from new customers may appear modest, this is consistent with typical onboarding behavior. New users often begin with small trial orders before transitioning to larger recurring commitments. Notably, our top two revenue generating customers in the first quarter only joined the platform in late twenty twenty three and early twenty twenty four, '1 in November and the other in January. This demonstrates the potential of new accounts to scale quickly. We believe our current pipeline of new customers has the potential to become a significant contributor to future growth.

[Leo Lu, Chairman & CEO at BitFuFu]

During the first quarter, our average electricity price declined by 18% compared to the first quarter of twenty twenty four. Due to our continuous efforts on optimize our cost structure to mitigate the impact of possible growth in future electricity costs, we have been actively joined curtailment plans in the mining sites we operate in The US and explore other cheaper powers globally. Looking ahead to our capital expenditure plans for the remainder of 2025, we are actively evaluating opportunities in The US, Canada, and other part of the world. These include a mix of operating facilities and greenfield development sites. The review process has been deliberate and methodical, reflecting our commitment to disciplined capital deployment.

[Leo Lu, Chairman & CEO at BitFuFu]

From a structural standpoint, we favor acquiring a controlling interest, typically between 5175% rather than full ownership. We believe joint venture structures can be more capital efficient while also leveraging the local expertise of our partners to support smooth post acquisition integration and ongoing operations. Now I'll turn it over to Kala to cover our financial performance. Kala?

[Calla Zhao, CFO at BitFuFu]

Thank you, Leo. Good morning, everyone. I will now provide a deeper dive into our financial performance for the first quarter of twenty twenty five. Total revenue for the quarter was $78,000,000 representing a 46% decrease from a hundred and $44,400,000 in the same period of 2024. In first quarter twenty twenty four, with the hash rate as high as 28.6 ex the hash and before the impact of halving, we recorded the highest revenue in the four quarters of twenty twenty four.

[Calla Zhao, CFO at BitFuFu]

Although we acquired more self owned miners in the February and energized those miners in the February, the temporary decrease in procured hash rates from suppliers, as explained by Leo just now, led to a decline in the scale of the first quarter. During the February, we allocated the majority of our total hash rate to cloud mining services, leading to cloud mining revenue accounting for around 69% of our total revenue. In the past quarter, 86% of the average daily mining capacity provided by our cell phone miners were used for self mining operations, and the rest, 14%, were used for cloud mining operations. 88% of the average daily mining capacity provided by the leased miners or third party suppliers were used for cloud mining services, and the rest 12% were used for self mining operations. Our decision of mining capacity allocation was driven by continued strong demand from customers and near term market volatility.

[Calla Zhao, CFO at BitFuFu]

In the February, we reported a net loss of $16,800,000, primarily due to the mark to market adjustment on Bitcoin Holdings between December 31 and March 31. Adjusted EBITDA was negative 10,800,000, also impacted by this noncash revaluation. However, if excluding the $19,400,000 unrealized fair value losses of digital assets and digital assets collateral receivables or payables, our adjusted EBITDA would turn to approximately $8,600,000 highlighting the underlying strength of our business model and operational execution. Turning to our working capital and treasury management as of 03/31/2025, we own a total of 1,835 Bitcoin. This includes 1,420 Bitcoins stored in our own wallet and 794 Bitcoins pledged for loans or asset acquisitions.

[Calla Zhao, CFO at BitFuFu]

It excludes 379 Bitcoins held as collateral from customers and suppliers, which serve as performance guarantees under existing contracts. Our treasury strategy prioritizes long term value creation. We aim to retain Bitcoin for potential price appreciation while selectively selling a portion to meet working capital needs. To manage liquidity risk, we sell Bitcoin on a frequent measured basis rather than relying on large one time sales, which helps us avoid being forced to liquidate holdings at unfavorable market prices. We anticipate higher capital expenditures in the future, particularly when we move forward with the acquisition of additional mining equipment or sites.

[Calla Zhao, CFO at BitFuFu]

At that time, we expect to fund these investments through a combination of existing balance sheet resources and proceeds from financing activities raised in advance. Under our framework agreement with Bitmain, we have secured access to up to 80,000 Antmineres 21 series or the latest model, ensuring ample supply to support our business development. We will only purchase additional miners for our own operations. If we acquire new mining sites, as all three of our currently secured facilities are fully deployed. In addition, we may procure ant miners for selling purposes.

[Calla Zhao, CFO at BitFuFu]

As discussed in our previous earnings call, the goal of our mining machine sales business is not simply transactional. It is part of a broader strategy to deliver value added end to end solutions for our customers By offering mining hardware alongside our cloud mining and hosting services, we're able to provide a comprehensive service package. This integrated approach deepens customer relationships, unlocks cross selling opportunities, and solidifies our position as a full service provider in the Bitcoin mining ecosystem. I'd also like to take this opportunity to highlight our approach to credit and counterparty risk management. First, before entering into any new partnership, we conduct a thorough risk assessment.

[Calla Zhao, CFO at BitFuFu]

We only engage with counterparties that meet our internal standards. Second, we generally require secured assets as part of our commercial arrangements. In our cloud mining and mining machine sales businesses, most customers are required to pay service fees in advance. Only a limited number of VIP clients are granted credit terms, and even then, we require them to pledge Bitcoin as collateral to ensure timely payment. Third, to mitigate risks related to asset custody, we store the majority of our crypto assets in cold wallets.

[Calla Zhao, CFO at BitFuFu]

When assets must be held in hot wallets, we ensure they are protected by sufficient insurance coverage. These measures are designed to protect our financial position, ensure reliable cash flows, and safeguard the digital assets under our management. Regarding our debt management, our plan is to repay a portion of the outstanding long term payables over the coming year. These repayments will be funded through a combination of proceeds from operations and potential capital raise through financing activities. For the remaining balance, we intend to pursue an extension of the terms to maintain financial flexibility.

[Calla Zhao, CFO at BitFuFu]

As of 03/31/2025, our total outstanding loan balance was $40,000,000. Approximately 60% of these proceeds have been used to support credit sales extended to select customers and will be repaid by the customers within one year. Regarding the impact of U. S. Tariffs on our business, like most public miners, the majority of our mining hardware is sourced from Southeast Asia such as Malaysia.

[Calla Zhao, CFO at BitFuFu]

While tariff levels may vary depending on origin and product classification, we are actively monitoring developments and assessing any potential implications for our cost structure. Importantly, our strategic plan to invest in mining infrastructure and equipment in The U. S. And other suitable regions remains unchanged. I'll now turn the call back to Leo for his closing remarks.

[Leo Lu, Chairman & CEO at BitFuFu]

Thanks, Keller. Before we conclude, I want to thank our employees, partners, and shareholders for their continued support and trust. We entered 2025 with clear priorities, scale our mining capacity, strengthen our infrastructure, broaden our supply chain, and deepen our customer relationships. I'm proud to say we've made meaningful progress on all fronts. Despite evolving market conditions, including regulatory developments and macro uncertainty, we remain focused on disciplined execution and long term value creation.

[Leo Lu, Chairman & CEO at BitFuFu]

With a strong foundation in place, a diversified global footprint, and growing demand across our service offering, we believe we are well positioned to capture the next phase of growth in the Bitcoin mining ecosystem. Thank you again for joining us today. We look forward to updating you on our continued progress in the quarters ahead. Thank you.

[Operator]

Thank you. This concludes Thank you for participating, and you may now disconnect.

Participants

Executives

• Charley Brady, VP - Investor Relations
• Leo Lu, Chairman & CEO
• Calla Zhao, CFO