Bitcoin News: Core Scientific Sells 1,900 BTC for $175M as CORZ Slips

Bitcoin news: Core Scientific sold just over 1,900 Bitcoin in January for about $175 million as it speeds up a shift to AI and high-performance computing data centers. The sale suggests an average price of around $92,100 per BTC, considerably higher than the current price around the mid-$60,000s. CORZ shares dropped again before Tuesday’s session after a Monday decline, keeping investor focus on funding requirements and execution risk.

Core Scientific Dumps BTC Holdings to Fuel AI Growth

Core Scientific revealed the Bitcoin sale in its Q4 earnings call. Chief Financial Officer Jim Nygaard called the transaction opportunistic. He also said the company expects to remain flexible with future BTC decisions.

The miner held 2,537 BTC on Dec. 31, 2025. After selling about 1900 BTC, it now has less than 1000 BTC. One update put the post-sale balance around 630 BTC.

The average sale price of near $92,100 stood out against today’s weaker market. Several analysts compared that level to the current BTC price of around $67,000. The gap indicates Core Scientific pulled cash before the latest pullback deepened.

The company has positioned the sales as part of a larger financing plan. It wants liquidity for AI colocation and data center buildouts. It also wants flexibility as conversion work is ongoing across legacy mining sites.

Bitcoin News: Mining Turns to ‘Runoff’

Management has been firm about shifting priorities. Chief Executive Officer Adam Sullivan said that the mining segment was essentially in run-off. The company plans to continue mining operations primarily to maintain minimum power draw requirements.

That power draw helps keep contracts and operational readiness at sites being converted. In parallel, Core Scientific is shifting facilities into colocation capacity for AI and HPC workloads. The goal is to achieve more stable revenue from infrastructure leases.

Core Scientific has announced scale targets for its colocation platform. One update said that the company is past the halfway point on existing builds. It also described a pipeline that would have a potential of about 1.5 gigawatts of leasable capacity.

Liquidity continues to be a key part of the transition plan. Core Scientific had around $530 million in liquidity at the end of the year. It also cited up to $4 billion in potential financing based on its 590 megawatt CoreWeave contract at stabilization.

CORZ Stock Slides as Earnings Miss Adds Pressure

Meanwhile, CORZ shares weakened into Tuesday’s pre-market trading. One report stated that the stock fell by almost 4% in pre-market trading. It followed a 2.83% slide on $16.49 in the previous session.

Trading activity has also increased. One update said volume was higher than the average of close to 11 million shares. That implies investors are actively repricing the story around execution and market risk.

Core Scientific’s recent quarterly results added to the volatility. The company had $79.8 million in revenue for the fourth quarter. That missed out on the $122.08 million consensus figure. It also posted a loss of $0.42 per share.

Industry Pivot to AI as Miners Adjust Treasury Strategies

Core Scientific’s strategy is part of a broader trend amongst miners. Rising mining difficulty and shrinking rewards have led firms to pursue alternative revenue. AI and HPC data center exposure has become a common way.

In recent crypto news, MARA Holdings provided an AI and infrastructure strategy. The company entered into a joint venture with Starwood to develop AI data centers. Also, Riot Platforms’ selling about $200 million of BTC in previous Bitcoin news hints at more active treasury management.

Other firms have also changed their messaging. Cipher Digital and Bitfarms have rebranded to focus on AI and HPC exposure.