The company MARA, formerly known as Marathon Digital, made a significant purchase of 400 bitcoins for $46.3 million following a partial recovery of the cryptocurrency market. According to analytics from Onchain Lens, this purchase occurred on the morning of October 13, 2025, shortly after a sharp decline in prices caused by escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
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MARA’s Portfolio and Transaction Details
According to experts, as a result of this transaction, MARA’s crypto asset portfolio increased to 53,250 BTC, making the company the second-largest corporate holder of bitcoins in the world. The acquired coins were transferred to the wallet “3MYao,” which is associated with MARA. As of October 2025, this address holds 550 BTC, as indicated by data from the Arkham Intelligence platform.
The supplier of bitcoins in this deal was the American company FalconX, which specializes in providing liquidity for institutional investors. The price of one coin during the transaction was approximately $115,700.
“According to experts, MARA has increased its portfolio to 53,250 BTC.”
Market Impact and Analyst Opinions
MARA’s current activity in the market is linked to the sharp decline in cryptocurrencies on the night of October 11, 2025. The cause was a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the imposition of an additional 100% tariff on imports from China. However, after the politician softened his rhetoric and the situation with futures liquidations stabilized, the market began to recover.
Leading market analyst at Swyftx, Pav Hundal, notes that institutional players, including MARA, see potential for further growth in bitcoin. They believe that this will be supported by a likely easing of monetary policy and stabilization of the financial situation in the cryptocurrency market.
Thus, MARA continues its active strategy of accumulating bitcoins, strengthening its position amid market fluctuations and maintaining confidence in the long-term potential of digital assets.