BIT Mining Limited (NYSE: BTCM) ("BIT Mining," "the Company," "we," "us," or "our company"), a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency mining company, today reported its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024.

On December 9, 2024, the Company completed the first closing of acquisition of cryptocurrency mining data centers and Bitcoin ("BTC") mining machines in Ethiopia. After the first closing of acquisition, the Company acquired 51% equity interests in a cryptocurrency mining data center in Ethiopia (the "Ethiopia data center"). The acquisition of the Ethiopia data center represents a development strategy to focus on data center globally and has a major effect on the Company's results of operations.

Xianfeng Yang, Chief Executive Officer of BIT Mining, commented, "We are pleased to present robust and growth-oriented financial results for the fourth quarter. Throughout this period, we have implemented a range of initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and continuously refine our business structure, all of which have produced favorable outcomes. We successfully completed the first closing of the Ethiopia data center acquisition in December of 2024. The remaining mining facilities under construction are on track to be operational by mid second quarter of 2025, and the mining equipments we have procured will soon be delivered to the site. These advancements are expected to generate stronger, more stable revenue streams moving forward. We are confident in our future trajectory and remain fully committed to pioneering new opportunities that will create lasting value for our shareholders."

Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights for Continuing Operations

• Revenues were US$8.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of US$1.6 million from US$10.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, and an increase of US$4.0 million from US$4.8 million for the third quarter of 2024.
• Operating loss was US$2.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a significant decrease of US$11.8 million from US$14.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, and a decrease of US$2.3 million from US$4.8 million for the third quarter of 2024.
• Non-GAAP operating loss¹ was US$2.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with non-GAAP operating loss of US$4.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, and non-GAAP operating loss of US$4.8 million for the third quarter of 2024.
• Net loss attributable to BIT Mining was US$2.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$15.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, and net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$4.8 million for the third quarter of 2024.
• Non-GAAP net loss¹ attributable to BIT Mining was US$2.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with non-GAAP net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$4.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, and non-GAAP net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$4.8 million for the third quarter of 2024.
• Basic and diluted losses per American Depositary Share ("ADS")² attributable to BIT Mining Limited including from continuing operations and discontinued operations for the fourth quarter of 2024 were US$0.16.
• Non-GAAP basic and diluted losses per ADS² attributable to BIT Mining Limited including from continuing operations and discontinued operations for the fourth quarter of 2024 were US$0.16.

Full Year 2024 Highlights for Continuing Operations

• Revenues were US$32.9 million for the full year 2024, compared with revenues of US$43.1 million for the full year 2023.
• Operating loss was US$7.8 million for the full year 2024, compared with operating loss of US$25.2 million for the full year 2023.
• Non-GAAP operating loss¹ was US$6.6 million for the full year 2024, compared with non-GAAP operating loss of US$14.2 million for the full year 2023.
• Net loss attributable to BIT Mining was US$6.9 million for the full year 2024, compared with net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$25.4 million for the full year 2023.
• Non-GAAP net loss¹ attributable to BIT Mining was US$6.1 million for the full year 2024, compared with non-GAAP net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$13.5 million for the full year 2023.
• Basic and diluted earnings per ADS² attributable to BIT Mining Limited including from continuing operations and discontinued operations for the full year 2024 were US$1.03.
• Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS² attributable to BIT Mining Limited including from continuing operations and discontinued operations for the full year 2024 were US$1.09.

Full Year 2024 Highlights for Discontinued Operations

• Net income from discontinued operations, net of applicable income taxes was US$18.9 million for the full year 2024, compared with net loss from discontinued operations, net of applicable income taxes of US$3.3 million for the full year 2023. The year-over-year increase of US$22.2 million was mainly attributable to the gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of applicable income taxes of US$18.7 million for the full year 2024.

Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results for Continuing Operations

Revenues

Revenues were mainly comprised of US$5.0 million from the self-mining business and US$3.8 million from the data center business.

Self-mining

As of today, the total hash rate capacity of our DOGE/LTC mining machines in operation is approximately 13,793.00 GH/s. For the three months ended December 31, 2024, we produced 16.1 million DOGE and 4,578 LTC from our DOGE/LTC cryptocurrency mining operations and recognized revenue of approximately US$4.5 million.

Considerable uncertainty persists in the market despite the recent modest recovery and growth in cryptocurrency asset prices. Facing this current environment, we remain determined to improve our quality and efficiency. As of today, the total hash rate capacity of our BTC mining machines in operation is approximately 395.00 PH/s. For the three months ended December 31, 2024, we produced 3.16 BTC from our BTC cryptocurrency mining operations and recognized revenue of approximately US$0.3 million. Cryptocurrency mining revenue from other cryptocurrencies, such as ETC, BEL, JKC, PEP and LKY, totaled approximately US$0.2 million.

Data Center Operation

During the fourth quarter of 2024, our 82.5 megawatt space (the "82.5 Megawatt Space") at the Ohio Mining Site recognized approximately $3.8 million in service fee revenue, representing an increase of US$2.1 million compared with the third quarter of 2024, which was primarily due to the increase in new customers leading to an increase in electricity consumption.

Overall

Revenues were US$8.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of US$1.6 million, or 15.4%, from US$10.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, and an increase of US$4.0 million, or 83.3%, from US$4.8 million for the third quarter of 2024. The year-over-year decrease was mainly attributable to higher computing power of the whole network in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared with the computing power in the fourth quarter of 2023, resulting in an increased difficulty in cryptocurrency mining activities. The sequential increase was mainly attributable to the sharp increase in cryptocurrency prices.

Operating Costs and Expenses

Operating costs and expenses were US$12.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of US$0.8 million, or 5.8%, from US$13.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, and an increase of US$3.9 million, or 43.3%, from US$9.0 million for the third quarter of 2024.

Cost of revenue was US$8.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of US$1.3 million, or 13.3%, from US$9.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, and an increase of US$2.1 million, or 32.8%, from US$6.4 million for the third quarter of 2024. The year-over-year decrease was mainly attributable to the (i) decrease of US$0.9 million in hosting fee due to the termination of cooperation between us and a third party data center in Texas; and (ii) decrease of US$0.6 million in salary caused by staff turnover and reduced overseas deployment subsidies. The sequential increase was mainly attributable to the increase in electricity consumption caused by the new customers and the depreciation of the newly purchased mining machines in the fourth quarter of 2024. Cost of revenue was comprised of the direct cost of revenue of US$5.8 million and depreciation and amortization expenses of US$2.7 million. The direct cost of revenue mainly included direct costs relating to (i) the cryptocurrency mining business of US$0.1 million, and (ii) the data center business of US$5.7 million.

Sales and marketing expenses were US$0.01 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with US$0.03 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 and US$0.01 million for the third quarter of 2024.

General and administrative expenses were US$4.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an increase of US$0.6 million, or 15.8%, from US$3.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of US$1.9 million, or 76.0%, from US$2.5 million for the third quarter of 2024. The year-over-year increase was mainly due to (i) an increase of US$0.4 million of travel and business entertainment expenses related to the Ethiopia acquisition, and (ii) an increase of USD$0.2 million from audit and audit-related professional service fee. The sequential increase was mainly due to (i) an increase of US$0.3 million in professional service fee related to our at-the-market offering, (ii) an increase of US$0.2 million from share-based payment, (iii) an increase of US$0.3 million from year-end bonuses, and (iv) an increase of US$0.5 million from audit and audit-related fees.

Other Operating Expenses

Other operating expenses were US$0.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a sharp decrease of US$11.8 million, or 95.9%, from US$12.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of US$0.5 million from nil for the third quarter of 2024. The sharp year-over-year decrease was mainly due to (i) a decrease of credit loss provision related to other receivables and prepayment of US$1.9 million and (ii) a decrease of US$10.0 million in legal contingencies accrued for the FCPA investigations. The sequential increase was mainly due to an increase of credit loss provision for prepayment of US$0.5 million.

Net Gain on Disposal of Cryptocurrency Assets

Net gain on disposal of cryptocurrency assets was US$1.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, which was mainly due to fluctuating market prices for cryptocurrency assets by using first-in-first-out ("FIFO") to calculate the cost of disposition. Effective January 1, 2024, the Company adopted ASU 2023-08, which requires cryptocurrency assets to be measured at fair value. Therefore, there was no gain or loss on disposal of cryptocurrency assets for the third and fourth quarter of 2024.

Impairment of Cryptocurrency Assets

Impairment of cryptocurrency assets was US$0.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, mainly due to the provisions for impairment of cryptocurrency assets held as a result of fluctuations in cryptocurrency prices. Upon adoption of ASU 2023-08 on January 1, 2024, there was no impairment of cryptocurrency assets for the third and fourth quarter of 2024.

Changes in Fair Value of Cryptocurrency Assets

Changes in fair value of cryptocurrency assets were US$1.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, and US$0.6 million for the third quarter of 2024. The difference was due to the remeasurement on the fair value of the cryptocurrency assets held as we adopted ASU 2023-08 on January 1, 2024, while the accounting treatment was different for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Operating Loss from Continuing Operations

Operating loss from continuing operations was US$2.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with operating loss from continuing operations of US$14.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, and operating loss from continuing operations of US$4.8 million for the third quarter of 2024.

Non-GAAP operating loss from continuing operations was US$2.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with non-GAAP operating loss from continuing operations of US$4.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, and non-GAAP operating loss from continuing operations of US$4.8 million for the third quarter of 2024. The year-over-year decrease in non-GAAP operating loss from continuing operations was mainly due to the decrease of credit loss provision related to other receivables and prepayment of US$1.9 million. The sequential decrease in non-GAAP operating loss from continuing operations was mainly due to a positive change of US$2.4 million in changes in fair value of cryptocurrency assets.

Net Loss Attributable to BIT Mining Including from Continuing Operations and Discontinued Operations

Net loss attributable to BIT Mining was US$2.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$19.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, and net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$4.8 million for the third quarter of 2024. The year-over-year decrease in net loss attributable to BIT Mining was mainly due to (i) a decrease of credit loss provision related to other receivables and prepayment of US$1.9 million, (ii) a decrease of US$10.0 million in legal contingencies accrued for the FCPA investigations, (iii) a decrease of US$1.4 million in impairment of long-term investments, and (iv) a decrease of US$3.4 million in loss from discontinued operations. The sequential decrease in net loss attributable to BIT Mining was mainly due to a positive change of US$2.4 million in changes in fair value of cryptocurrency assets.

Non-GAAP net loss attributable to BIT Mining was US$2.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with non-GAAP net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$7.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, and non-GAAP net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$4.8 million for the third quarter of 2024. The year-over-year decrease in non-GAAP net loss attributable to BIT Mining was mainly due to (i) a decrease of credit loss provision related to other receivables and prepayment of US$1.9 million and (ii) a decrease of US$3.4 million in loss from discontinued operations. The sequential decrease in non-GAAP net loss attributable to BIT Mining was mainly due to a positive change of US$2.4 million in changes in fair value of cryptocurrency assets.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of US$1.8 million, compared with cash and cash equivalents of US$3.2 million as of December 31, 2023.

Cryptocurrency Assets

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had cryptocurrency assets of US$9.6 million in aggregate, which comprised of 19.06 BTC, 1,246 ETH, 7.6 million DOGE, 0.9 million USDT and various other cryptocurrency assets, which were generated from its cryptocurrency mining business.