Summary
- SharpLink Gaming reportedly expanded its Ethereum (ETH) holdings to 728,000 units, strengthening its financial strategy.
- Although there were non-cash impairment losses and a deficit in Q2, the company clarified that no actual losses occurred from selling its assets.
- It was reported that the share price plummeted by 15% immediately after the earnings announcement, warning investors to exercise caution.
SharpLink Gaming, a U.S.-based company that declared holding Ethereum (ETH), expanded its ETH holdings to 728,000 units (about $3.2 billion), thereby strengthening its financial strategy. However, it posted a loss of $103 million in the second quarter.
According to BlockNews, a media outlet specializing in virtual assets (cryptocurrencies), SharpLink invested most of its Ethereum holdings in staking, generating revenue of 1,326 ETH. Nevertheless, a non-cash impairment loss of $87.8 million was recorded due to the application of U.S. GAAP accounting standards.
This is a book value impairment loss reflected based on the lowest price ETH fell to during the quarter, which was $2,300, but no actual losses occurred from selling the assets.
Meanwhile, SharpLink's Q2 revenue dropped 30% year-over-year to $700,000, and its share price plunged 15% immediately following the earnings release, closing at $19.85.
Minseung Kang
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