--- title: "BitGo Holdings Posts Strong Growth Amid Profit Pressures" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286488415.md" description: "BitGo Holdings, Inc. reported Q1 2026 revenue of $3.8 billion, up 113% year-over-year, despite a 39% sequential decline. The company highlighted strong growth in client activity and derivatives trading, which processed $3 billion in volume. However, losses widened to $60.7 million due to market adjustments and compensation costs. The client base grew to 5,569, and stablecoin revenue increased by 44%. Management emphasized structural progress despite mixed financial optics." datetime: "2026-05-15T00:48:41.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/286488415.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286488415.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/286488415.md) --- # BitGo Holdings Posts Strong Growth Amid Profit Pressures BitGo Holdings, Inc. Class A ((BTGO)) has held its Q1 earnings call. Read on for the main highlights of the call. ### Claim 55% Off TipRanks - Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions - Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with Smart Investor Picks BitGo Holdings, Inc. Class A’s latest earnings call struck a cautiously optimistic tone, blending impressive structural gains with some uncomfortable near‑term numbers. Management highlighted strong growth in core client activity, better trading economics and rising stablecoin traction, even as reported revenue fell sharply quarter over quarter and losses widened due to market swings and one‑time costs. ## Revenue Surges Year Over Year Despite Mixed Optics BitGo reported total Q1 2026 revenue of $3.8 billion, up 113% from a year earlier, powered by a larger digital asset sales business and a growing Stablecoin‑as‑a‑Service line. Management framed this as evidence that underlying demand for the platform is expanding, even though headline revenue is increasingly influenced by product mix and accounting treatment. ## Derivatives Launch Quickly Gains Traction The company launched derivatives trading in January and processed roughly $3 billion in notional derivatives volume during the quarter. Executives stressed that derivatives are already improving trading economics by boosting higher‑margin flow and helping BitGo capture more value from existing client activity. ## Trading Margins See Meaningful Improvement Overall trading margin, or net take rate, improved to 32 basis points in Q1, up from 20 basis points a year ago and 24 basis points in Q4. Management credited the derivatives rollout and more effective monetization across trading products, arguing that this margin expansion is more indicative of business health than simple revenue comparisons. ## Normalized Assets and Staking Show Underlying Growth Price‑normalized assets on the platform rose 29% year over year and 10% sequentially, while normalized staked balances increased 21% and 27% over the same periods. By stripping out token price moves, BitGo emphasized these metrics as proof that clients are entrusting more capital and staking activity to the platform regardless of market volatility. ## Client and User Base Expands Rapidly Clients served climbed to 5,569, up 42% versus last year, and the user base reached 1.2 million. Management presented this growth as a sign of widening market penetration, noting that both institutional and platform customers are increasingly embedding BitGo into their workflows. ## Stablecoin‑as‑a‑Service Gains Momentum Stablecoin‑as‑a‑Service revenue reached $38.2 million, up 44% sequentially, with the take rate improving to 7.4% from 5.5% in Q4. The company pointed to the launch of BitGo Mint and new commercial partnerships as key drivers, arguing that this business line is becoming a durable, high‑margin revenue stream. ## Partnerships and Product Suite Broaden Reach BitGo expanded partnerships with players such as 21Shares and integrated off‑exchange settlement with OKX, while serving as primary custodian for a notable stablecoin issuer. New products, including BitGo Mint and a unified financing platform, aim to streamline institutional settlement and financing, reinforcing the firm’s role as critical infrastructure. ## Balance Sheet Strength Supports Investment Plans The company ended the quarter with about $186.6 million in cash and $167.1 million of Bitcoin in its treasury, underpinned by what management called a capital‑light model. This financial position is intended to fund continued product investment and support client lending and trading workflows without aggressive external financing. ## Sequential Revenue Decline Masks Structural Progress Despite the strong year‑over‑year jump, total revenue fell 39% sequentially in Q1, mainly due to reduced spot trading volumes and a shift toward derivatives, which are reported on a net basis. Management cautioned investors that this mix shift can depress reported revenue even as margins and underlying economics improve. ## Losses Widen on Mark‑to‑Market and Compensation Adjusted EBITDA swung to a loss of $1.7 million from positive levels a year ago and in Q4, while GAAP net loss widened to $60.7 million. The company attributed the bulk of the GAAP loss to negative mark‑to‑market adjustments on its digital asset treasury and elevated stock‑based compensation tied to capital markets activity. ## Staking Revenue Hit by Lower Token Prices Staking revenue dropped to $49.4 million, down 66% year over year and 15% sequentially, even though staking take rates improved and validator mix became more favorable. Management underscored that lower token prices compressed the dollar value of rewards, illustrating how market levels can overpower operational gains. ## Subscriptions and Services Normalize After One‑Off Spike Subscriptions and services revenue came in at $25.6 million, up 11% from the prior year but down 35% versus Q4, when one‑time ecosystem and implementation projects significantly boosted results. Executives described Q1 as a more representative baseline, with recurring custody and wallet relationships expected to drive steady growth. ## Headline Asset Levels Reflect Market Price Sensitivity Reported assets on platform of about $63 billion and reported assets staked of $11.8 billion declined in dollar terms due to lower digital asset prices. Management emphasized the difference between these headline figures and the price‑normalized metrics, arguing that investors should focus on client behavior rather than short‑term price swings. ## One‑Time and Elevated Costs Pressure Profitability The quarter included roughly $3 million of one‑time legal and professional costs tied to capital markets activity and $11.2 million of stock‑based compensation versus just $0.8 million in Q4. These items weighed on near‑term profitability, but the company suggested they should ease, improving the path toward better earnings. ## Interest Costs and Loan Capacity Remain Key Factors Higher interest expense associated with funding customer borrowing and lending, on a loan book of around $200 million outstanding, also impacted results. Management noted that demand for U.S. dollar borrowing outstrips current supply, hinting at potential upside if the company can prudently expand its lending capacity over time. ## Guidance Points to Stable Conditions and Margin Focus For Q2, BitGo assumes digital asset markets stay broadly in line with current levels and expects digital asset sales revenue to be roughly flat with Q1, with similar take rates and mix. The company anticipates staking revenue to hold near $49.4 million, subscriptions and services to grow sequentially, Stablecoin‑as‑a‑Service to rise modestly, and operating expenses to decline as one‑time legal and stock‑based costs normalize. BitGo’s earnings call painted a picture of a platform gaining real traction while navigating the inherent volatility of digital asset markets. 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