Core Scientific sold over 1,900 Bitcoin in January 2026 and plans to liquidate the remaining 600 BTC in the first quarter to support liquidity and fund capital expenditures tied to its AI colocation expansion. The company reported holding 2,537 BTC at the end of 2025, up from 256 BTC a year earlier, all produced through its self-mining operations.
Core Scientific’s shift toward monetizing its Bitcoin reserves comes amid significant investments in high-density AI infrastructure. Executives noted that proceeds from sales will support planned capital expenditures, operational needs, and expansion of compute-intensive workloads. The timing and amount of sales may vary depending on market conditions.
The company’s strategy mirrors broader trends in the crypto mining sector. Other publicly traded miners, including Cangoand Riot Platforms, have recently sold significant portions of their Bitcoin holdings to fund AI and data center initiatives. Bitdeer has reduced its Bitcoin treasury to zero while pivoting toward AI-driven infrastructure.
By monetizing its Bitcoin reserves, Core Scientific seeks to align liquidity management with its strategic focus on AI and high-performance computing.
