Hut 8 CEO: Purchasing BTC is a strategic complement to the existing Mining business, creating a dual-wheel drive model that supports Mining and AI computation.

According to the news from TechFlow on January 8th, Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot recently revealed in an interview that the company had purchased $100 million worth of BTC, propelling them into the top five public BTC holding companies. The purchase of BTC is a strategic complement to the existing Mining business, rather than a replacement. This decision will increase shareholder exposure to BTC appreciation, while also enhancing the company’s balance sheet strength and credit rating. Since taking office in February 2024, the institutional ownership of the company has increased from less than 15% to over 50%, demonstrating market recognition of the strategy.

In terms of sustainability, Hut 8 plans to build a 485-megawatt wind power data center, including the new Vega project, by the second quarter of 2025. These facilities will help balance the renewable energy grid by absorbing excess electricity and limiting power during peak demand periods. The company is transitioning from a traditional mining enterprise to an energy infrastructure platform, while also laying out AI computing infrastructure to create a dual-drive mode that supports BTCMining and AI computing.