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American Bitcoin Corp. (ABTC) - Q1 2026 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q covers the period ended March 31, 2026. American Bitcoin Corp. (ABTC) operates as a pure-play Bitcoin accumulation platform, integrating scaled Bitcoin mining operations with strategic Bitcoin reserve accumulation. The company's financial statements reflect a complex corporate history involving a carve-out from Hut 8 Corp. in March 2025 and a reverse merger with Gryphon Digital Mining, Inc. in September 2025. As of the reporting date, ABTC operates as a standalone entity with its own accounting records.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: Q1 2025 figures are presented on a carve-out basis from Hut 8 Corp. prior to the March 2025 Transactions.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Revenue increased by $49.8 million (404%) to $62.1 million, driven by improved mining efficiencies following fleet upgrades at Medicine Hat and Salt Creek sites, and the deployment of new miners at the Vega site.
• Bitcoin Production: Bitcoin mined increased to 817 BTC in Q1 2026 compared to 135 BTC in Q1 2025.
• Loss on Digital Assets: The company recorded a $117.2 million loss on digital assets due to a decline in Bitcoin's fair value from approximately $87,500 to $68,200 during the quarter. This is a non-cash mark-to-market adjustment.
• Derivative Gains: Other income increased by $16.5 million to $37.4 million, primarily due to a $37.3 million gain on Bitcoin redemption and put options with Bitmain.
• Capital Structure: The company issued 84.1 million Class A shares via its At-The-Market (ATM) program, raising net proceeds of $110.5 million.

Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary

• Strategic Focus: Management emphasizes a multi-pronged strategy of efficient mining, disciplined reserve expansion, and ecosystem engagement. The company aims to be a scaled, publicly traded platform for Bitcoin accumulation.
• Fleet Expansion: In February 2026, ABTC purchased ~11,298 new miners (3.05 EH/s). Deployment was completed in April 2026, increasing total owned fleet capacity to 28.1 EH/s and improving portfolio efficiency to 16.0 J/TH.
• Liquidity: Primary sources of liquidity include capital raised from investors (ATM program) and the strategic Bitcoin reserve. The company maintains a $2.1 billion ATM facility.
• Risks:
  • Bitcoin Price Volatility: Financial performance is heavily impacted by Bitcoin price fluctuations due to mark-to-market accounting.
  • Regulatory/Legal: The company is cooperating with an SBA inquiry regarding a previously forgiven PPP Loan obtained by its predecessor (Gryphon/Akerna) in 2020. No formal demand for repayment has been made as of the filing date.
  • Counterparty Risk: Significant Bitcoin holdings (3,090 BTC) are pledged to Bitmain as collateral for miner purchases.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Bitcoin Valuation: Verify the impact of Bitcoin price volatility on the "Loss on digital assets" line item, which significantly distorts GAAP net loss relative to operational cash flow.
• Collateralized Assets: Confirm the status and redemption terms of the 3,090 BTC pledged to Bitmain, representing a significant portion of the company's digital asset holdings.
• PPP Loan Status: Monitor updates regarding the SBA's review of the predecessor's PPP Loan forgiveness, as a reversal could create a material liability.
• Related Party Transactions: Review the Master Colocation and Management Services Agreements with Hut 8, which govern the hosting and operation of the entire mining fleet.
• Capital Deployment: Assess the efficiency of the new miner deployment (13.5 J/TH) relative to the current network difficulty and power costs.