Bitcoin Treasury Firm Empery Digital Cuts Its BTC Holdings In Half To Fund AI Data Center Push

Empery Digital has offloaded roughly half of its bitcoin holdings, selling 1,400 BTC at $62,200 apiece for total proceeds of $87.1 million. The sale, disclosed this week, marks a major shift for a company that once positioned itself as a bitcoin accumulation vehicle.

Funding An AI Data Center Deal

The move comes just weeks after Empery said it needed $65 million to close on a 25% stake in a group buying a Midwest facility that will be converted into an AI data center. The bitcoin sale appears to be the primary source of that funding.

Following the sale, Empery still holds 1,514 bitcoin. The company says it has no intention of buying more and may sell additional coins to finance future deals.

A Wider Trend Among Treasury Companies

Empery was formed during the 2025 wave of SPAC-driven bitcoin treasury companies, many of which have seen share prices fall more than 90% from their peaks. A growing number are now becoming sellers rather than buyers.

Co-CEO Ryan Lane said the company plans to keep directing capital toward hyperscaler-backed opportunities going forward.