Bit Digital Shares Slide 8% on $135M Upsized Convertible Note

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By James Van Straten, AI Boost|Edited by Sheldon Reback

Updated Sep 30, 2025, 2:54 p.m. Published Sep 30, 2025, 2:50 p.m.

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  • Bit Digital upsized its convertible note from $100 million to $135 million, with a conversion price of $4.16 per share, a 30% premium to the Sept. 29 close of $3.20.
  • Bit Digital expects net proceeds of $128.9 million, rising to $143.3 million if the underwriters exercise their option, adding to its 121,252 ETH holdings acquired at an average cost of $2,635.

Bit Digital (BTBT) shares slid 8% at the U.S. market open, dropping to $2.92 after the company announced an upsized $135 million convertible note offering.

Bit Digital increased the size of the 4.00% convertible senior notes offering from $100 million. Underwriters hold a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $15 million. The notes will mature on Oct. 1, 2030, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased.

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The initial conversion price is set at $4.16 per share, representing a 30% premium over Bit Digital’s Sept. 29 closing price of $3.20. Net proceeds are expected to be about $128.9 million, or $143.3 million if the underwriters fully exercise their option.

Bit Digital intends to use the funds primarily to purchase ETH$4,112.44. As of now, the company holds 121,252 ETH at an average acquisition cost of $2,635.

A similar sell-off occurred last week with Cipher Mining (CIFR), whose shares slumped 19% in two days after a convertible notes issuance.

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