Fortitude Mining Holdings, the Zcash mining arm under Barry Silbert’s Digital Currency Group, revealed grim financial details that contrast sharply with recent optimistic claims. The company reported heavy losses and significant debt, raising doubts about its position in the crypto mining world.
Financial Results Paint a Bleak Picture
Despite Zcash increasing tenfold in value over the past year, Fortitude disclosed a $12.6 million net loss in 2025 and added another $4.6 million loss in the first quarter of 2026. These losses follow a $14.3 million deficit recorded in 2024. The company also revealed a $26 million credit facility taken on June 1, with over $8.3 million drawn before June 23, the date their most recent pitch deck claimed Fortitude was debt-free.
Revenue breakdown highlights a surprising reality. Only about 28% of Fortitude’s $89 million mining revenue in 2025 came from Zcash (ZEC), while the majority, 65%, was generated from Bitcoin mining. This disparity casts doubt on Fortitude’s claim of being a "Zcash ecosystem leader".
Questionable Earnings Adjustments and Risks
The company touted an adjusted EBITDA of roughly $20 million in 2025 by adding back $32 million in depreciation expenses to net losses. However, this accounting adjustment overlooks the key role depreciation plays in mining rigs’ lifecycle. These costs reflect real wear and tear, including heat damage and technological obsolescence, so excluding them inflates the earnings picture.
Fortitude also flagged risks tied to its dependence on a single supplier for Zcash mining equipment. Any disruption there could significantly impact operations. also the company’s overhead expenses and net losses continue to increase, signaling ongoing financial pressure as Zcash prices climb.
Bitcoin’s recent market movements underline the volatility mining firms face, complicating Fortitude’s path to profitability despite a booming crypto asset.
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