--- title: "Why Keel Infrastructure Stock Has More Than Doubled This Year" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/292037575.md" description: "Keel Infrastructure (formerly Bitfarms) stock has surged 110% this year following its strategic pivot from Bitcoin mining to AI data center development. Investors are responding positively to the company's 2.2-gigawatt power pipeline and grid interconnections in Canada and the US. To fund capital-intensive growth, Keel closed a $458 million convertible senior notes offering. Additionally, inclusion in the Russell 3000 Index may drive further gains, despite current quarterly losses associated with aggressive expansion." datetime: "2026-07-08T08:40:49.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/292037575.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/292037575.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/292037575.md) --- # Why Keel Infrastructure Stock Has More Than Doubled This Year The North American digital infrastructure market has been an explosive pocket of growth for tech investors recently. As the demand for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing capabilities continues to skyrocket, companies providing the vital power and space for these heavy workloads are reaping massive rewards. A primary standout in this niche is Keel Infrastructure (TSX:KEEL)(NASDAQ:KEEL), whose high-flying shares have surged 110% since the beginning of this year. The main catalyst driving this dramatic upswing is Keel’s strategic pivot away from its volatile, Bitcoin-centric roots. The company completely repositioned itself into a pure-play developer of AI and high-performance computing data centers. Investors have responded enthusiastically to this transformation, recognizing the enormous value of the firm's massive 2.2-gigawatt power pipeline and grid interconnections across both Canada and the United States. Previously, the company was known as Bitfarms but changed its name and ticker symbol back in April. Beyond its strategic realignment, Keel has significantly bolstered its balance sheet to fund this capital-intensive development. The company successfully closed a substantial, upsized $458 million offering of convertible senior notes, providing ample financial flexibility to advance its data center portfolio without threatening near-term liquidity. The stock was also recently added to the broad-market Russell 3000 Index, which could lead to more gains. While the infrastructure player still reports significant quarterly losses as it aggressively builds out its footprint, its strong liquidity and growing pipeline offer immense long-term upside. For patient, growth-focused investors eager to tap into the rapidly expanding global AI boom, Keel is an intriguing stock to buy and hold – but it does come with risk. ### Related Stocks - [KEEL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/KEEL.US.md) - [BITF.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BITF.US.md) - [GBTC.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GBTC.US.md) - [EZBC.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/EZBC.US.md) - [IBIT.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IBIT.US.md) - [BTCW.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BTCW.US.md) - [BITB.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BITB.US.md) - [FBTC.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/FBTC.US.md) - [ARKB.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ARKB.US.md) - [BITO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BITO.US.md) - [BRRR.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BRRR.US.md) - [BTCO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BTCO.US.md) - [HODL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/HODL.US.md) - [BTCE.DE](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BTCE.DE.md) - [03008.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/03008.HK.md) - [03042.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/03042.HK.md) - [03430.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/03430.HK.md) - [KEEX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/KEEX.US.md) - [BTCHKD.VAHK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BTCHKD.VAHK.md) - [BTCUSD.VAHK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BTCUSD.VAHK.md) ## Related News & Research - [Satsuma Technology to Return £30.7m After Liquidating Bitcoin Treasury and Plans Delisting](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294846106.md) - [Bitcoin Holders Lose $88,600,000 in Coldcard Crypto Wallet Exploit: Galaxy Researchers](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294653457.md) - [Keel Infra says AI data center buildout shifts from gigawatts race to returns-focused quality contest](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294725864.md) - [American Bitcoin Q2 Earnings Loom—Eric Trump’s Bitcoin Accumulation Play Faces Investor Scrutiny](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294677506.md) - [DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) Founder, Chairwoman, and CEO Norma Chu Provides Mid-Year Update | DDC Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294974862.md)