SharpLink Stock Dives After Q2 Loss as Ethereum Price Surge Cools
SharpLink Gaming's stock fell nearly 15% following the announcement of a $103 million net loss for Q2, contrasting sharply with the $12 million profit reported in the same period last year. Revenue also decreased by 30% year-over-year, totaling $1.4 million. The company attributed its significant losses primarily to an $87.8 million non-cash impairment loss on its LSE holdings, a tokenized version of staked ETH, alongside $16.4 million in stock-based compensation related to a strategic advisory contract with Consensys. In the larger market context, Ethereum's price dipped below $4,400, following a recent surge that peaked above $4,800. This decline is attributed to geopolitical uncertainties and U.S. economic pressures. SharpLink, which holds approximately 728,804 ETH valued at over $3.23 billion, faces scrutiny as it adjusts its corporate strategy toward Ethereum.
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