Bitcoin mining firm Bitfarms completed the acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining. The deal is expected to increase the company's energy capacity and positions.

According to the announcement, the acquisition also strengthens Bitfarms' efforts to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) computing alongside Bitcoin mining.

"The completion of this strategic acquisition further expands our U.S. footprint and makes us the industry leader in the PJM market. Our combined PJM pipeline, spanning three sites in Pennsylvania, totals over 1 GW with strategically located land, power, and fiber that is well-suited for both HPC/AI and Bitcoin mining," commented Ben Gagnon, the Chief Executive Officer of Bitfarms.

Today, Bitfarms has closed the largest public-to-public acquisition in the industry's history.We are proud to announce the successful acquisition of Stronghold Digital (SDIG). This milestone significantly expands our U.S. footprint, strengthens our position in the highly…

— Bitfarms (@Bitfarms_io) March 17, 2025

Boosting Energy Capacity and Mining Operations

With the Stronghold acquisition, Bitfarms' energy portfolio reportedly grows to 623 megawatts under management (MWuM). This includes 165 MW of active generation capacity and an additional 142 MW of immediately available import capacity.

The deal also secures a 1.1-gigawatt growth pipeline in Pennsylvania, giving Bitfarms significant power infrastructure to support both Bitcoin mining and AI-driven computing. At the time of this publication, Bitcoin price was $83k on CoinMarketCap, representing a 6% boost in the past week.

According to the company, Bitfarms' acquisition aligns with its broader goal of expanding in North America. The company now holds 80% of its energy portfolio in North America, with the remaining 20% spread internationally.

Additionally, Bitfarms has identified opportunities to develop two power campuses totaling nearly one gigawatt for AI and high-performance computing (HPC). Strategic partners, including WWT and ASG, are prioritizing Stronghold's sites for potential AI-related conversions.

Strengthening Mining Capabilities

Bitfarms adds nearly 1 Exahash Under Management (EHuM) through existing hosting agreements with Canaan, featuring a 50% profit split. This brings Bitfarms' total EHuM to 18, further enhancing its self-mining capabilities. The previously announced Stronghold hosting agreements have reportedly transitioned into Bitfarms' self-mining operations.

The acquisition was structured as a stock-for-stock merger, with Stronghold shareholders receiving 2.52 shares of Bitfarms for each share they owned. In total, approximately 59.7 million Bitfarms common shares and 10.6 million warrants were issued as part of the transaction.

Additionally, Bitfarms reportedly paid approximately $44.5 million at closing to settle Stronghold's outstanding loans. As a result of the merger, Stronghold's stock ceased trading on Nasdaq before the market opened today.

Bitfarms' acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining marks a turning point in its U.S. strategy. The expanded energy portfolio and increased mining capacity provide a strong foundation for growth, particularly in AI and HPC applications.

This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.