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<a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/cleanspark-doubles-down-on-bitcoin-mining-with-55m-expansion/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CleanSpark</a>, a prominent Bitcoin mining company, is set to launch an in-house trading desk, as reported by Bloomberg. This strategic move, according to CEO Zachary Bradford, is financially driven due to the company's substantial <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/rising-mining-difficulty-squeezes-bitcoin-miners-sparks-accumulation-among-whales/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin holdings</a>, which stood at 2,575 BTC as of a recent update. While CleanSpark didn't respond immediately to Blockworks for comments, Bradford emphasized the financial prudence of managing trading in-house, aligning with the company's risk profiles and expertise. This Nevada-based NASDAQ-listed crypto miner (CLSK) has seen its stock surge by 428% over the past year, according to <a href="https://blockworks.co/news/cleanspark-in-house-trading-desk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Blockworks</a>.
The trend of crypto <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/blockstream-aims-for-bitcoin-profit-with-mining-rig-investment-ahead-of-2024-halving/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">mining companies</a> diversifying revenue streams is gaining traction. CleanSpark's approach mirrors actions by other mining giants like <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/marathon-digital-to-boost-energy-efficiency-with-s19-xp-miners/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Marathon</a> Digital, which engaged in selling Bitcoin call options contracts. Beyond trading desks, some miners are expanding into high-performance computing, leveraging their technological assets. This diversification comes as the industry anticipates the Bitcoin <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/heat-waves-and-halving-bitcoin-miners-cash-in-amid-rising-prices/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">halving</a> event and potential approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF by the <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/major-bitcoin-mining-pool-foundry-usa-to-introduce-fee-structure/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">US</a> Securities and Exchange Commission, expected to make a decision by January 10.
The broader Bitcoin market has shown remarkable resilience, with BTC trading around $44,000, a near two-year high, as of the first day of the year. These developments signify a dynamic shift in the Bitcoin <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/texas-residents-challenge-bitcoin-mining-industrys-impact-on-power-grid-and-communities/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">mining industry</a>, where companies are no longer solely dependent on mining but are innovating to incorporate financial trading and technological services.

CleanSpark Announces Launch of Its Own Trading Desk

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