Bitfarms to Shift Focus from Bitcoin Mining to AI and HPC Tech
by Maxwell Mutuma · BlockonomiTLDR
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- Bitfarms to phase out Bitcoin mining and shift focus to AI and HPC infrastructure by 2027
- The company plans to repurpose the Washington site for Nvidia GPUs with liquid cooling by December 2026.
- A $128M deal was secured with a U.S. data center partner to fund the transition to AI infrastructure.
- Bitfarms targets stable revenue from GPU-as-a-Service and cloud computing solutions.
- The transition is backed by Bitfarms’ 2.1 GW energy capacity across North America for AI workloads.
Bitfarms, a leading Bitcoin mining company based in North America, is transitioning away from cryptocurrency mining. The company will phase out its Bitcoin operations over the next two years and pivot towards high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This change is driven by the ongoing downturn in Bitcoin prices and shrinking profit margins across the crypto industry.
A Strategic Pivot Amid Financial Pressures
The decision to wind down Bitcoin mining marks a significant shift for Bitfarms. The company’s new focus will be on offering GPU-as-a-Service and cloud computing solutions. This move is in line with a broader trend in the mining industry, as companies look for more stable revenue streams.
Bitfarms has already outlined plans for its first AI-focused site in Washington State. The company’s 18 MW mining farm will be repurposed to support Nvidia GB300 GPUs, which will be equipped with advanced liquid cooling technology. The Washington facility will be retrofitted with modular infrastructure designed for scalable deployment and power-efficient operation. This site is expected to become a key part of the company’s transition to AI workloads by December 2026.
Financial Backing for the Transition
To fund this shift, Bitfarms has secured a $128 million deal with a U.S.-based data center partner. This agreement will cover all necessary equipment and building materials needed for the conversion. The company believes this new approach could generate more revenue than its Bitcoin mining business, providing a solid cash flow foundation moving forward.
Bitfarms is not the only mining company exploring AI infrastructure. Other players, including Cipher and Terawulf, have partnered with major investors to build AI-ready data centers. While these ventures are expected to generate significant revenue, they also come with execution risks. Projects like these may face delays, equipment challenges, or underperformance in the GPU-as-a-Service market.
Despite these risks, Bitfarms sees the transition to AI infrastructure as a way to better leverage its existing energy assets. The company operates over 2.1 GW of energy capacity across North America, positioning it well for this new focus.