Galaxy's Helios Phase I Launches on Schedule, Eyes $80M Revenue Amid Crypto Volatility

August 5, 2026
Galaxy's Helios Phase I Launches on Schedule, Eyes $80M Revenue Amid Crypto Volatility
  • Helios data center Phase I in West Texas progressed on schedule and on budget, delivering 133 MW of IT load and generating revenue in Q2 2026; Galaxy expects roughly $80 million in quarterly leasing revenue starting in Q3 as Phase I contributions begin to materialize, with projected EBITDA margins at the project level above 90%.

  • Management stressed diversification to hedge crypto volatility, highlighting digital-assets exposure (Bitcoin $400 million, Solana $58 million) and venture investments ($606 million), alongside partnerships with major institutions such as State Street, Invesco, Morgan Stanley, and BNY.

  • Revenue from Helios began in the quarter as capacity was delivered to CoreWeave, with the Data Centers segment posting $20 million in adjusted gross profit and $11 million in adjusted EBITDA.

  • The total crypto market capitalization declined about 15% in the quarter, sliding from roughly $2.35 trillion to $2 trillion.

  • Galaxy emphasized that earnings are becoming less dependent on digital asset prices, underscoring the resilience of its business model.

  • Galaxy expanded its AI data center and infrastructure footprint by adding three development sites in Texas, boosting potential power capacity to over 5.7 GW, and secured a $3.5 billion private debt offering to fund Helios Phase II.

  • The July private debt offering of $3.5 billion also financed Helios Phase II expansion alongside the acquisition of three additional Texas development sites.

  • Total revenue stood at $8.8 billion, modestly missing analysts’ expectations of $9 billion.

  • Though Helios capacity in Texas (1.6 GW) was expected to be leased by summer, this quarter did not include new tenants, focusing instead on ongoing discussions and site acquisitions.

  • Guidance remains for additional capital raises in H2 2026 to support the venture franchise, with ongoing development of staking, tokenization, vault curation, and lending services to broaden institutional offerings.

  • Galaxy reported an $85 million net loss for Q2, driven primarily by depreciation of digital asset prices, with the stock trading around $19.15 after a roughly 13% drop.

  • Despite the loss, adjusted EBITDA improved to a $77 million loss from $188 million, and adjusted gross profit rose to $43 million from a $88 million loss, while diluted and adjusted loss per share was $0.09.

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