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American Bitcoin Reports $57.2M Q2 Loss as Bitcoin Reserve Tops 8,000

A $71.2 million non-cash impairment shows how mark-to-market accounting with pledged Bitmain collateral exposes the company to Bitcoin price swings.

Overview

  • The company, which reported results on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, posted a $57.2 million net loss for Q2 driven mainly by a $71.2 million digital‑asset impairment while revenue rose to about $67 million.
  • American Bitcoin mined a record 932 BTC in the quarter and raised its reported treasury to roughly 8,002 BTC, with some same‑day coverage saying additional buys pushed headlines toward about 8,300 BTC.
  • About 3,090 BTC, nearly 39% of the reported reserve, remain pledged as collateral under Bitmain equipment purchase agreements and are classified as restricted in filings.
  • Operational economics improved: mining cost was roughly $36,500 per Bitcoin, mining gross profit was about $33 million and adjusted EBITDA narrowed to an approximately $45 million loss.
  • Investors will watch how the company manages pledged‑coin liabilities, uses higher production to close the cash gap, and addresses recent corporate moves including a July reverse split and an announced executive departure.