MARA Moves $81.1M in Bitcoin to Galaxy Digital Amid Treasury Decline
The bitcoin miner's transfer coincides with a significant reduction in its BTC holdings and comes amid a strategic pivot.
The bitcoin miner's transfer coincides with a significant reduction in its BTC holdings and comes amid a strategic pivot. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $83,064.00. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by CoinDesk, with live market data added, as of Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:00:01 UTC.
The transfer highlights MARA's evolving business strategy and potential shift in its bitcoin treasury management approach, which could signal changing dynamics in the mining sector.
- MARA transferred $81.1M in bitcoin to Galaxy Digital, though a sale isn't confirmed.
- MARA's BTC holdings dropped from 53,822 to 35,577 BTC since February.
- The move coincides with MARA's strategic pivot towards AI initiatives.
Marathon Digital, a major bitcoin mining company, has transferred $81.1 million worth of bitcoin to Galaxy Digital, according to multiple outlets. This transfer comes amidst a significant reduction in MARA's bitcoin holdings, which have fallen from 53,822 BTC in February to 35,577 BTC as of August, as reported by CoinDesk.
While the transfer does not confirm a sale of the bitcoin, it suggests a potential shift in MARA's treasury management strategy. The company has been diversifying its operations and recently announced a strategic pivot towards artificial intelligence initiatives.
This development is set against the backdrop of a stable bitcoin network, with the hashrate at 1019 EH/s and difficulty at 132.7T, according to mempool.space. The overall crypto market remains relatively flat, with a total market cap of $2.87 trillion.
In related news, Samsung Wallet is set to introduce 
USDC transfers on 
Solana for eligible U.S. Galaxy users in late October, potentially reaching 82 million devices, as announced by Solana. This move could increase USDC adoption and Solana network usage.
The live market data shows 
Bitcoin at $82,993 with a 24-hour increase of 0.31%, while USDC remains stable at $0.999625. Solana, however, has seen a 7-day decline of 9.87%, currently trading at $109.3. The Fear & Greed Index stands at 61, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment in the market.
Since this brief published about 2 days ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from $82,993.00 to $83,064.00 — +0.09%.
The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₹8.66M (about $83,064.00), up 0.2% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 7.6% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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MARA Moves $81.1M in Bitcoin to Galaxy Digital Amid Treasury — questions & answers
Why did MARA transfer $81.1M in bitcoin to Galaxy Digital?
The exact reason is unclear, but it coincides with a decline in MARA's BTC holdings and a strategic pivot to AI.
Has MARA's bitcoin treasury decreased?
Yes, MARA's BTC holdings fell from 53,822 BTC in February to 35,577 BTC in August.
What is the significance of Samsung Wallet adding USDC on Solana?
This could boost USDC adoption and increase Solana network usage by reaching 82 million Galaxy devices.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in rupee today?
About ₹8.66M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $83,064.00. The rupee price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Bitcoin in rupee page for any amount.
Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?
BTC is up 0.09% since this brief first published — trading at $83,064.00 now versus $82,993.00 at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from CoinDesk. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.