比特幣礦業公司 IREN 在減半前飆升，獲得大規模擴張資金

IREN 是一家總部位於不列顛哥倫比亞省的比特幣礦商，在比特幣減半之前，股價飆升。該公司決定自籌資金實施 2024 年擴張計劃，將其電腦團隊擴大一倍，這推動了其成長。 IREN 預計採礦能力從 8 EH/s 增加到 20 EH/s，資料中心功率從 220 MW 增加到 460 MW，這增強了投資者的信心，導致週一股價上漲 19%。這種飆升與加密貨幣股票的整體下跌無關，凸顯了 IREN 作為一家擁有強大現金狀況的低成本比特幣礦商的獨特地位。

Bitcoin Mining Firm IREN Soars Ahead of Halving, Secures Funding for Expansion

比特幣礦業公司 IREN 在減半前飆升，獲得擴張資金

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 6, 2023 – Bitcoin mining company IREN is riding a wave of investor enthusiasm on the eve of the upcoming Bitcoin halving, with its stock price surging significantly following the announcement of fully-funded 2024 expansion plans. The Vancouver-based firm revealed its ambitious growth strategy, which will propel its computing power and energy capacity to unprecedented heights, unlocking the potential to generate new wealth from the world's largest cryptocurrency.

不列顛哥倫比亞省溫哥華，2023 年3 月6 日——比特幣挖礦公司IREN 在即將到來的比特幣減半前夕掀起了投資者的熱情，在宣布全額資助的2024 年擴張計劃後，其股價大幅上漲。這家總部位於溫哥華的公司公佈了其雄心勃勃的成長策略，將把其運算能力和能源能力推向前所未有的高度，釋放從世界上最大的加密貨幣創造新財富的潛力。

In a comprehensive investor update on Monday, IREN disclosed a bold expansion plan that will witness its current mining capacity of 8 exahashes per second (EH/s) skyrocket to an astonishing 20 EH/s within the next nine months. This remarkable increase in computing prowess will be complemented by a more than doubling of its datacenter capacity, with power dedicated to Bitcoin mining and AI cloud services set to surge from 220 megawatts (MW) to an impressive 460 MW by year-end.

在周一的綜合投資者更新中，IREN 披露了一項大膽的擴張計劃，該計劃將見證其當前每秒8 艾哈什(EH/s) 的挖礦能力在未來9 個月內飆升至驚人的20 EH/s。運算能力的顯著成長將得到其資料中心容量增加一倍以上的補充，專用於比特幣挖礦和人工智慧雲端服務的電力將於年底從220 兆瓦(MW) 激增至令人印象深刻的460兆瓦。

The announcement sent shockwaves through the market, propelling IREN's stock price by an impressive 19% to a current valuation of $6.42 per share. The stock briefly touched an intraday high of $6.50, marking its highest price since February. This surge defied the prevailing trend of declining crypto stock prices, with industry peers Cleanspark (-9.8%), Coinbase (-2.7%), and MicroStrategy (-4.3%) all experiencing price erosion.

該公告震驚市場，推動 IREN 股價大幅上漲 19%，目前估值為每股 6.42 美元。該股盤中短暫觸及 6.50 美元的高點，創下 2 月以來的最高價格。這種飆升違反了加密貨幣股價下跌的普遍趨勢，行業同行 Cleanspark (-9.8%)、Coinbase (-2.7%) 和 MicroStrategy (-4.3%) 都經歷了價格侵蝕。

IREN's exceptional performance stands apart from the broader crypto market's recent setbacks, highlighting the company's strong fundamentals and the growing recognition of Bitcoin mining as a viable investment opportunity. Since the launch of Bitcoin spot ETFs in January, several crypto-related stocks have basked in the glow of market inflows. While Bitcoin miners have not universally shared in these gains, IREN and other industry leaders have rebounded strongly in recent weeks, reasserting their position as attractive high-volatility plays for investors seeking exposure to Bitcoin's price fluctuations.

IREN 的卓越表現與更廣泛的加密貨幣市場最近的挫折截然不同，突顯了該公司強勁的基本面以及人們日益認識到比特幣挖礦作為可行的投資機會。自 1 月推出比特幣現貨 ETF 以來，一些與加密貨幣相關的股票一直沐浴在市場資金流入的光芒中。雖然比特幣礦商並未普遍分享這些收益，但 IREN 和其他行業領導者在最近幾週強勁反彈，重申了其作為對尋求比特幣價格波動投資的投資者有吸引力的高波動性股票的地位。

In recent months, Bitcoin miners have faced a dual set of headwinds: the availability of Bitcoin ETFs has reduced the demand for mining stocks as a proxy for the underlying asset, and the impending Bitcoin halving – scheduled for April 20 – will reduce the reward for mining a block by 50%, potentially eroding profit margins for miners operating on tight margins.

近幾個月來，比特幣礦商面臨著雙重阻力：比特幣ETF 的出現減少了對作為基礎資產代理的礦業股票的需求，而即將到來的比特幣減半（定於4 月20 日）將減少礦工的獎勵。開採一個區塊 50%，可能會侵蝕利潤微薄的礦工的利潤率。

However, expert analysis indicates that most publicly traded miners, including IREN, are well-positioned to weather these storms. These companies are typically able to produce Bitcoin at a significantly lower cost than smaller competitors, providing them with a competitive advantage. IREN's latest update further bolsters this view, revealing that the company holds a substantial $300 million in cash with zero financial debt, providing a financial cushion to navigate any potential industry turbulence in the coming months.

然而，專家分析表明，包括 IREN 在內的大多數上市礦商都已做好應對這些風暴的準備。這些公司通常能夠以比規模較小的競爭對手低得多的成本生產比特幣，從而為他們提供競爭優勢。 IREN 的最新更新進一步證實了這一觀點，顯示該公司持有 3 億美元的現金且財務債務為零，為應對未來幾個月任何潛在的行業動盪提供了財務緩衝。

Upon reaching full 20 EH/s capacity, IREN anticipates generating an annualized hardware revenue of $269 million. This projected revenue stream is a testament to the company's ambitious growth plans and its belief in the long-term prospects of Bitcoin mining. According to Yahoo Finance, IREN's current market capitalization stands at approximately $672.5 million, reflecting the market's recognition of the company's potential.

在達到 20 EH/s 容量後，IREN 預計將產生 2.69 億美元的年化硬體收入。這一預計的收入流證明了該公司雄心勃勃的成長計畫及其對比特幣挖礦長期前景的信心。根據雅虎財經報道，IREN目前的市值約為6.725億美元，反映了市場對該公司潛力的認可。

"We believe our fully funded expansion plans position IREN as a leader in the Bitcoin mining industry," said Kyle Wang, CEO of IREN. "By significantly increasing our computing power and energy capacity, we are well-positioned to capitalize on the growth of the Bitcoin network and generate substantial value for our shareholders."

IREN 執行長 Kyle Wang 表示：“我們相信，我們的全額資助擴張計劃將使 IREN 成為比特幣挖礦行業的領導者。” “通過顯著提高我們的計算能力和能源容量，我們處於有利地位，可以利用比特幣網絡的增長，為我們的股東創造可觀的價值。”

As the Bitcoin halving approaches, IREN's strategic investments and strong financial position set the company apart from its peers. The expansion plans outlined in Monday's update demonstrate IREN's unwavering commitment to the Bitcoin mining industry and its belief in the future of digital assets.

隨著比特幣減半的臨近，IREN 的戰略投資和強勁的財務狀況使該公司在同行中脫穎而出。週一更新中概述的擴張計劃表明了 IREN 對比特幣挖礦業堅定不移的承諾以及對數位資產未來的信念。