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Sign InMARA Holdings (MARA) shares rose 6%, defying a Bitcoin slump after the company repurchased $1 billion in senior notes at a significant discount. Management funded this restructuring by liquidating 15,133 Bitcoin to strengthen the balance sheet and avoid shareholder dilution. The broader cryptocurrency market is under pressure as Bitcoin failed to break above the $71,000 level after several attempts, and is currently testing the $67,000 support zone. Meanwhile, the mining sector faces mounting strain as Bitfarms (BITF) prepares to report Q4 earnings, with analysts expecting rising revenues alongside losses from heavy AI-related capital expenditures. Profitability across the industry is being squeezed by debt-related impairments and the high costs of pivoting toward advanced data centers. This divergence highlights the growing industry focus on fiscal stability versus the operational strain of technological expansion.