Crypto Miner Expands Financing Amid AI Infrastructure Pivot
Bitfarms (NASDAQ: BITF) shares fell 4% in pre-market trading after the company announced plans to raise $300 million through a convertible senior notes offering due January 15, 2031. The financing move comes as the Bitcoin mining firm continues to pivot toward AI and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure — a shift that has driven its stock up over 315% year to date.
The company said the notes will be senior unsecured obligations, paying semi-annual interest beginning July 15, 2026. Purchasers will have the option to convert the notes into cash, Bitfarms common shares, or a combination of both, depending on the company’s election.
Bitfarms also granted an additional $60 million option to initial buyers, exercisable within 13 days of issuance, potentially bringing the total offering to $360 million.
Proceeds Aimed at Reducing Dilution and Supporting Growth
According to Bitfarms, the proceeds will fund general corporate purposes and capped call transactions — a financial hedge designed to offset potential dilution from note conversions. These capped calls will protect shareholders from excessive equity dilution up to 125% of the share price at the time of pricing.
Conversion of the notes will be restricted before October 15, 2030, except under specific conditions, meaning early conversions are unlikely unless the stock experiences significant price appreciation.
“The structure allows Bitfarms to strengthen its balance sheet while minimizing shareholder dilution — a critical step as the company expands its AI data center capabilities,” said Dan Kruger, an equity analyst at NorthPoint Research.
AI Pivot Fuels Massive Rally, But Risks Remain
Bitfarms’ share price has surged over 400% since September, driven by its transition from pure Bitcoin mining to AI-focused infrastructure — a move mirroring similar pivots by other mining firms seeking diversified revenue streams amid fluctuating crypto profitability.
However, the convertible note issuance signals the company’s need for fresh capital to fund this transformation, and investors appear cautious about potential dilution and debt load.
“While the AI narrative has supercharged Bitfarms’ valuation, the convertible offering introduces near-term uncertainty,” said Rachel Lin, senior strategist at CoinEquities. “Execution risk remains high as the company moves beyond its core mining operations.
Despite a short-term dip following the financing news, Bitfarms remains one of the best-performing crypto-related stocks in 2025, buoyed by investor enthusiasm over its AI and HPC expansion strategy.
If the company can effectively deploy the raised capital and scale its new infrastructure business, the pullback could present a consolidation phase before the next growth leg — but markets will be watching closely to see whether Bitfarms can deliver on its ambitious pivot.
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