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Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital (MARA) market capitalization rises by US$800 million with 18% jump in shares
On Monday, Digital Marathon (MARA), a Bitcoin mining company, saw the price of its MARA shares rise sharply, bringing its market capitalization to almost $800 million. The rush followed news that S&P Global had added Marathon Digital to its S&P SmallCap 600 index. This move sent Marathon Digital shares up 18% to $20.67 per share, according to Yahoo Finance. Ychart data. The company increased its value from $4.7 billion to $5.5 billion in market capitalization.
This index is intended to monitor companies that have met pre-defined criteria and aims to guarantee liquidity and financial health. Marathon Digital’s inclusion in this index is an indication that it occupies an increasingly important place in the market and strengthens its position in the current cryptocurrency mining industry.
Executive Bonus Structure Revealed as Marathon Digital Charts Growth Path
Along with the extraordinary rise in share price, Marathon Digital revealed an executive bonus plan through a 8-K Filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. With bonuses potentially rising to $32.9 million, the company demonstrates that this is all about aligning the interests of senior executives with shareholder value. Among the executives identified for possible bonus payments are the following CEO Fred ThielCFO Salman Khan and General Counsel Zabi Nowaid.
According to Marathon Digital’s filing, these awards are directly linked to the company’s share price, making it clear that there is a mutual interest between executives and shareholders. This action not only reflects the company’s belief in its growth path, but also solidifies its focus on creating value for shareholders through strategic management and performance-based rewards.
Bitcoin Price Fluctuations Amid Marathon Digital Stock Surge
Marathon Digital shares soared and the Bitcoin price floated. Trading levels indicate that Bitcoin is around $63,200.23, with support at $62,746.24 and resistance at $65,494.90. While there has been a recent increase in volume that normally points to a possible bullish trend in the market, the price of Bitcoin has been bearish over the past 24 hours.
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