KULR Technology Group Records 40% Jump in First-Quarter Revenue

Known as the first Bitcoin-holding company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), KULR reported a 40% jump in first-quarter revenue

While Bitcoin-heavy public companies took a hit in early 2025, one unlikely contender stood out: KULR Technology Group (NYSE: KULR).

Known as the first Bitcoin-holding company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), KULR reported a 40% jump in first-quarter revenue and continued to expand its BTC holdings, even as most crypto-focused firms posted steep losses.

The California-based energy and thermal management company reported a revenue of $2.45 million in Q1, up from $1.75 million in the same period last year. Product sales surged 88.7% to $1.16 million, fueled by growing demand for its advanced battery cooling solutions. At a time when Bitcoin's price tumbled nearly 30%, KULR's hybrid business model—spanning energy tech and digital assets—helped offset market volatility.

"We are pleased to report strong revenue growth and continued execution of our growth strategy in Q1 2025 despite the turbulent macroeconomic climate and a Bitcoin price that fell sharply in January and recovered somewhat in March," said KULR CEO Michael Mo.

"Our capital market activities in the foreseeable future are geared to turbocharge our Bitcoin acquisition strategy, establishing KULR as a pioneer BTC-First Bitcoin Treasury Company."

KULR's Bitcoin accumulation strategy, first announced in late 2024, has also turned heads on Wall Street. The company committed to allocating up to 90% of its excess cash to BTC. Since then, it has managed to acquire 716 Bitcoin at a weighted average price of $94,403 per coin, with purchases totaling $69 million.

Despite a volatile quarter for crypto markets, the company reports a year-to-date Bitcoin yield of 197.5%. As of the end of Q1, KULR holds more than $100 million in combined BTC and cash reserves.

However, the firm still reported a net loss of $18.8 million, or $0.07 per share, compared to a $5 million loss in Q1 2024. Executives attributed the deeper quarterly loss to unrealized Bitcoin losses amid January's sharp correction.

"Our reported net loss was largely driven by a decline in the fair value of our Bitcoin holdings during the quarter, reflecting the macroeconomic volatility that led to a setback in the crypto markets and a decrease in the price of Bitcoin from the highs we saw in December 2024," explained Grant Weber, KULR's Chief Financial Officer.

"Despite this setback, we remain optimistic about the long-term fundamentals of both the crypto and energy tech markets."

KULR's solid revenue numbers stand in sharp contrast to most publicly traded Bitcoin firms, many of which reported steep losses.

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MICRO), now known as Strategy, reported a staggering $4.2 billion net loss for Q1, marking its fifth consecutive quarterly decline. The firm's losses were largely attributed to unrealised losses on its Bitcoin holdings as the digital asset's price pulled back from record highs hit in late 2024.

Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:RIOT), one of the largest U.S. Bitcoin miners, reported a net loss of $296.4 million, while crypto exchange Kraken saw a revenue drop to $30 million from Q4 2024.

The downturn was primarily driven by Bitcoin's price slide in early 2025, exposing the vulnerability of firms with heavy crypto exposure and little business diversification.

But KULR has managed to navigate this turbulence with its hybrid business model and a steady stream of contracts and public funding. In Q1, it received a $6.7 million grant from the Texas Space Commission to develop its cold-temperature KULR ONE Space Battery Platform.

Looking ahead, KULR is well-positioned to benefit from any Bitcoin price recovery in Q2 while continuing to expand its footprint in the energy and aerospace sectors. Its advanced thermal management solutions are in high demand as the transition to clean energy accelerates.