Core Scientific plans to sell nearly all its 2,537 BTC in Q1 2026 to fund AI colocation expansion and boost liquidity.
Bitcoin miner Core Scientific is set to liquidate nearly its entire Bitcoin reserve in the first quarter of 2026.
According to Wu Blockchain, which reported on the company’s annual SEC filing, the firm sold over 1,900 BTC in January alone, netting roughly $175 million. The company held 2,537 BTC as of December 31, 2025, with a carrying fair value of around $222 million.
Core Scientific now expects to sell the remaining 600 BTC before the quarter ends, subject to market conditions. The move reflects a sharp shift in how the company manages its digital assets.
Core Scientific BTC Holdings Built Up in 2025
Core Scientific grew its Bitcoin stash significantly last year. The company entered 2024 with just 256 BTC on its balance sheet. By December 31, 2025, that figure had climbed to 2,537 BTC. That is nearly a tenfold increase in 12 months.
The buildup happened even as the company made large capital commitments toward its high-density colocation projects.
Rather than selling mined Bitcoin to cover operating costs, Core Scientific held onto its production throughout 2025. All of the year-end Bitcoin holdings came from the company’s own self-mining operations.
Wu Blockchain noted that this approach gave the company a sizable asset base heading into 2026. The reserve served as a financial cushion while the company pursued its AI strategy. Now, that cushion is being converted to cash.
Bitcoin miner Core Scientific (NASDAQ: CORZ) expects to sell roughly all of its 2,500 BTC holdings in Q1 2026 to boost liquidity and fund capital expenditures tied to its AI colocation expansion. In its annual report filed Monday, the company said the majority of sales are…
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) March 3, 2026
AI Colocation Expansion Drives the Bitcoin Sale
Core Scientific is pivoting hard toward AI and high-density colocation services.
The company has signed long-term contracts, notably with CoreWeave, to host compute-intensive AI workloads. This transition requires heavy upfront investment in infrastructure.
In its 2025 annual report, the company stated it plans to monetize substantially all of its Bitcoin holdings during 2026. The stated goal is to enhance liquidity and fund planned capital expenditures. Selling its Bitcoin reserve provides immediate cash without the need to issue new equity or take on extra debt.
By Q4 2025, colocation revenue had grown significantly relative to mining revenue.
During the earnings call on Monday, Core Scientific executives confirmed the January BTC sales and said the company plans to stay opportunistic going forward. The company’s focus is shifting from mining outputs to stable, contract-backed data center services.
Mining revenue has also come under pressure from industry-wide forces. The Bitcoin halving and rising network difficulty both squeezed earnings in 2025.
Colocation revenue, meanwhile, offers more predictable cash flows, making the strategic shift financially sensible.
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What the Core Scientific Bitcoin Sale Means for the Market
The planned sale amounts to roughly 2,537 BTC entering the market over a short window. In percentage terms, that equals about 0.02% of Bitcoin’s total supply. It is a small figure relative to daily trading volumes, but it is notable in institutional terms.
The move also highlights a broader trend among Bitcoin mining companies.
Miners are increasingly treating their Bitcoin holdings as strategic financial assets, not just mining outputs. Core Scientific’s decision to accumulate first, then sell in bulk, reflects a more deliberate treasury management approach.
The timing of the sale also points to confidence in current Bitcoin price levels. At an average price of $101,639 per coin in 2025, the company built a reserve worth over $222 million. Converting that to cash now ensures Core Scientific has the funds needed for its AI buildout before any price uncertainty takes hold.
Core Scientific’s case shows how mining firms can use accumulated Bitcoin as a funding tool during major business transitions.
As the company moves away from volatile mining revenue, selling its reserves provides the financial runway to support a capital-heavy new direction. The first quarter of 2026 will likely mark a turning point for the company’s identity in the crypto space.
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