[Publicly Listed Bitcoin Mining Companies Have Sold Over 15,000 Bitcoins Since Last Year] According to Cointelegraph, publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies have sold more than 15,000 Bitcoins since last year. The Energy Mag's mining weekly newsletter pointed out that several major mining companies were key participants in this sell-off. For instance, Cango sold approximately 60% of its holdings, totaling 4,451 Bitcoins, in February. Bitdeer liquidated its entire Bitcoin inventory in January, Riot Platforms conducted multiple sales in December, and Core Scientific plans to sell around 2,500 Bitcoins in the first quarter. The largest publicly listed mining company, MARA Holdings, stated in its latest regulatory filing that it may buy and sell Bitcoin to maintain flexibility and optionality. This statement has drawn market attention, with the company's vice president clarifying that the filing allows for flexible sales but does not imply a liquidation of most holdings. MARA currently holds over 53,000 Bitcoins, making it the second-largest Bitcoin holder among publicly listed companies, behind Strategy. Analysts believe that as profit margins shrink and debt pressures increase, mining companies are being forced to reassess the previously widespread strategy of holding Bitcoin. Bloomberg previously reported that the AI boom has prompted Bitcoin mining companies, collectively holding over $8 billion worth of Bitcoin, to consider transformation, sparking concerns about market sell-offs.