MARA Sells 40,581 Bitcoin for $3 Billion in 2026 to Reduce Debt and Fund AI Expansion
Bitcoin mining company MARA sold 40,581 BTC for approximately $3 billion in 2026, using the proceeds to reduce debt and finance its artificial intelligence infrastructure plans. The company began the year holding 53,822 BTC, according to figures shared by Coin Bureau, highlighting a significant shift in how it is managing its Bitcoin reserves.
The sales took place across four reporting periods, from January through November 9. MARA used part of the proceeds to retire convertible notes, repay loans backed by its Bitcoin holdings and support investment in infrastructure for its AI business.
MARA's Bitcoin Sales Across 2026
Between January and March, MARA sold 20,880 BTC at an average price of $70,137. That total included 15,133 BTC used to retire $1 billion in convertible notes, making debt reduction a major component of the company's first-quarter disposals.
The company sold another 2,213 BTC between April and June. markets Its sales then reached 3,891 BTC from July through September, at an average price of $75,300.
The largest reported sale after the first quarter occurred between October 1 and November 9, when MARA sold 13,597 BTC at an average price of $81,039. The proceeds from this period also supported repayment of loans secured by the company's Bitcoin holdings.
$750 Million Used to Repay Bitcoin-Backed Loans
Of the proceeds from the October 1-November 9 sales, $750 million went toward repaying loans MARA had taken against its Bitcoin to finance Long Ridge, a power plant with a capacity of 505 megawatts (MW).
The repayment formed part of a broader effort to reduce the company's debt. MARA's total debt has fallen by $1.4 billion during 2026, representing a 37% reduction, according to the figures cited by Coin Bureau.
The transactions show how the company has directed proceeds from its Bitcoin holdings toward both financial obligations and infrastructure development. In addition to retiring $1 billion in convertible notes during the January-March period, MARA used $750 million from its later sales to repay loans associated with Long Ridge.
Bitcoin Reserves Shift Toward AI Infrastructure Funding
MARA has indicated that it plans to continue using its Bitcoin holdings as a source of funding for its artificial intelligence infrastructure strategy. The company said it intends to keep "using bitcoin to build cash" for AI infrastructure.
The approach places Bitcoin sales alongside debt reduction and infrastructure financing in MARA's capital allocation strategy. From an opening balance of 53,822 BTC, the company reported selling 40,581 BTC during 2026 through the period covered by the figures.
With total debt down $1.4 billion, or 37%, MARA's stated plan is to continue converting Bitcoin holdings into cash to support its AI infrastructure development.
Writer: Victoria HaleTechnology & Blockchain WriterVictoria Hale writes about blockchain technology, digital infrastructure, and the intersection of emerging technologies with finance. Her articles explore how new protocols and systems are shaping the evolving digital economy.She prioritises clarity and accuracy when explaining technical developments to a general audience.
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