BTCUSDT on TradingView.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAt the time of writing, BTC is trading at $95,490, down 0.4% over the past 24 hours.<\/span><\/p>\nFeatured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hut 8, one of the largest Bitcoin mining companies globally, has announced a significant strategic move aimed at creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The initiative, totaling $750 million includes a $500 million at-the-market (ATM) program and a $250 million stock buyback plan.\u00a0 Hut 8\u2019s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Initiative Hut 8’s CEO, Asher Genoot, articulated the company’s vision, stating that the launch of the new ATM Program and Stock Repurchase Program has equipped the business with \u201ctwo powerful tools\u201d that he believes bolsters the firm\u2019s ability to endure the market\u2019s volatility.\u00a0 Related Reading: BNB Surges 18% To Hit Record High Close To $800: Is Further Growth On The Horizon? The ATM program will allow Hut 8 to sell its common stock directly in the market, providing flexibility to raise funds as needed. In contrast, the stock buyback plan demonstrates the company\u2019s confidence in its long-term growth prospects.\u00a0 Genoot emphasized that these financial maneuvers send a clear message to investors about their belief in Hut 8\u2019s potential and its approach to treasury management. The net proceeds from the ATM program are earmarked for several growth initiatives. This includes investing in power and digital infrastructure, acquiring data centers, and purchasing Bitcoin to bolster its strategic reserve.\u00a0 Additionally, the funds may be allocated for general corporate purposes, such as repaying debts and enhancing working capital. Growing Trend Among Crypto And Traditional Financial Firms Sales under the ATM program will adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Securities Act of 1933 and will be conducted on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.\u00a0 Hut 8 disclosed it has filed the necessary prospectus and supplementary documents with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements. The stock repurchase initiative is part of Hut 8\u2019s broader capital management strategy. It allows the company to buy back up to 4.68 million shares, representing about 5% of its outstanding stock, over the next year.\u00a0 Importantly, both programs provide Hut 8 the flexibility to adjust their strategies based on market conditions, share prices, and regulatory requirements. Related Reading: XRP Under The Microscope: Will It Break $2.9? Key Support Levels And Future Targets As Bitcoin’s price has surged, particularly following the recent US elections, there’s been a noticeable trend among both crypto firms and traditional financial institutions\u2014including healthcare, social media, and artificial intelligence sectors\u2014to adopt similar strategies.\u00a0 Bitcoinist previously reported that just in November, nine global companies adopted Bitcoin as part of their treasury to capitalize on the previous month’s 40% surge which led to the cryptocurrency\u2019s current record high of $99,540. This is further bolstered by President-elect Trump’s proposal earlier this year in Nashville, where he announced his intention to create a national Bitcoin stockpile and a purchase strategy instead of selling the government’s current holdings, which are close to 1% of the total supply.\u00a0 At the time of writing, BTC is trading at $95,490, down 0.4% over the past 24 hours. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":589,"featured_media":632716,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[88240],"tags":[428,656,679,1119,1122,1144,78790,6664,14690,12786,93399,93400],"class_list":["post-657600","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bitcoin-news","tag-bitcoin","tag-bitcoin-news","tag-bitcoin-price","tag-btc","tag-btc-price","tag-btcusd","tag-btcusdt","tag-crypto","tag-crypto-news","tag-hut-8","tag-strategic-bitcoin-reserve","tag-us-strategic-bitcoin-reserve"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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