LM Funding America, Inc. Provides Monthly Operational and Bitcoin Mining Update for Month Ended May 31, 2024
LM Funding America provided a monthly operational and Bitcoin mining update for May 2024. As of May 31, 2024, the company held approximately 163.1 BTC, valued at around $11.4 million based on a BTC price of $70,000 as of June 7, 2024.
Key metrics included Bitcoin mined (14.0 BTC), Bitcoin sold (6.0 BTC), and an approximate deployed hash rate of 639 PH/s. LM Funding reported deploying approximately 5,880 miners at month-end, with 370 additional machines en route to a new hosting site. Recent agreements, such as the one with Arthur Mining, are expected to enhance mining operations and cost-effective hosting capacity.
- Bitcoin holdings increased to 163.1 BTC by May 31, 2024.
- The total value of Bitcoin holdings is approximately $11.4 million based on June 7, 2024 BTC price.
- Company deployed around 5,880 miners with an additional 370 in transit.
- Deployed hash rate increased to 639 PH/s.
- New hosting agreement with Arthur Mining provides cost-effective hosting capacity.
- Bitcoin mined in May was only 14.0 BTC, a decrease from previous months.
- Sold 6.0 BTC in May, leading to potential revenue loss from holding.
- Service fee of 0.1 BTC incurred in March 2024.
Insights
The Bitcoin mining update from LM Funding America reveals several key metrics. Firstly, the company’s total Bitcoin holdings stand at approximately 163.1 BTC, valued at around
Short-term implications include a strong liquidity position given the value of their Bitcoin holdings. However, the reduction in the number of Bitcoin mined from April to May (24.7 BTC to 14 BTC) might be a sign of operational challenges or increased difficulty in the mining process. Over the long term, the hosting agreement with Arthur Mining could potentially lower operational costs, providing scale and efficiency advantages.
Investors should watch for further updates on the deployment of additional machines and any changes in mining efficiency or Bitcoin price fluctuations, which could significantly impact the company’s financial health.
From a technology standpoint, LM Funding America's deployment of approximately 5,880 miners, with an additional 370 in transit, showcases their commitment to expanding their mining capabilities. The hash rate of 639 PH/s is particularly noteworthy as it demonstrates the company's substantial computational power.
The recent hosting agreement with Arthur Mining for the S19J Pro machines is a strategic move. These machines, despite being older models, can still contribute significantly to mining output if hosted efficiently. The decision to leverage Arthur Mining's infrastructure suggests a focus on optimizing performance and cost-efficiency. This could allow LM Funding to maximize returns from their existing hardware while potentially preparing for future upgrades.
For retail investors, the key takeaway is the company’s proactive approach to maintaining and scaling their mining infrastructure, which is important for staying competitive in the volatile cryptocurrency market.
Total Bitcoin holdings were approximately 163.1 BTC as of May 31, 2024, or approximately
TAMPA, FL, June 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LM Funding America, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMFA) (“LM Funding” or the “Company”), a cryptocurrency mining and technology-based specialty finance company, today provided a preliminary, unaudited Bitcoin mining update for the month ended May 31, 2024.
| Metrics * | One Month January 31, 2024 | One Month February 29, 2024 | One Month March 31, 2024 | One Month April 30, 2024 | One Month May 31, 2024 | Five Months May 31, 2024 |
| Bitcoin Beginning Balance | 95.1 | 126.8 | 153.6 | 163.4 | 155.1 | 95.1 |
| Bitcoin Mined, net | 31.7 | 26.8 | 27.9 | 24.7 | 14.0 | 125.1 |
| Bitcoin Sold | - | - | (18.0) | (33.0) | (6.0) | (57.0) |
| Service Fee | - | - | (0.1) | - | - | (0.1) |
| Bitcoin Holdings | 126.8 | 153.6 | 163.4 | 155.1 | 163.1 | 163.1 |
| Approximate Miners Deployed at Month End | 5,950 | 5,940 | 5,940 | 5,880 | 5,880+ | |
| Approximate Deployed Hash Rate at Month End (PH/s) | 615 | 614 | 614 | 639 | 639 |
*Unaudited
+ approximately 370 machines are in transit to new hosting site
Bruce M. Rodgers, Chairman and CEO of LM Funding, stated, "Our mining operations continue to deliver solid results. Moreover, the recently announced hosting agreement with Arthur Mining for our S19J Pros allows us to continue mining these older machines and provides us cost effective hosting capacity to scale our growth. We are leveraging our capital to obtain some of the benefits of infrastructure investment. We are eager to utilize Arthur Mining's extensive hosting expertise and infrastructure to drive even faster growth."
The Company estimates the value of its 163.1 Bitcoin holdings on May 31, 2024, was approximately
About LM Funding America
LM Funding America, Inc. (Nasdaq: LMFA), together with its subsidiaries, is a cryptocurrency mining business that commenced Bitcoin mining operations in September 2022. The Company also operates a technology-based specialty finance company that provides funding to nonprofit community associations (Associations) primarily located in the state of Florida, as well as in the states of Washington, Colorado, and Illinois, by funding a certain portion of the Associations' rights to delinquent accounts that are selected by the Associations arising from unpaid Association assessments.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” and “project” and other similar words and expressions are intended to signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guaranties of future results and conditions but rather are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Some of these risks and uncertainties are identified in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its other filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, uncertainty created by the risks of entering into and operating in the cryptocurrency mining business, uncertainty in the cryptocurrency mining business in general, problems with hosting vendors in the mining business, the capacity of our Bitcoin mining machines and our related ability to purchase power at reasonable prices, the ability to finance and grow our cryptocurrency mining operations, our ability to acquire new accounts in our specialty finance business at appropriate prices, the potential need for additional capital in the future, changes in governmental regulations that affect our ability to collected sufficient amounts on defaulted consumer receivables, changes in the credit or capital markets, changes in interest rates, and negative press regarding the debt collection industry. The occurrence of any of these risks and uncertainties could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
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