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Antalpha Platform Holding Company (NASDAQ: ANTA) reported a 52% increase in first-quarter revenue to $20.7 million, driven by its core crypto-lending business and a timely bet on tokenized gold that boosted profitability. Net income attributable to the company jumped 85% to $2.7 million.
“What stood out in the first quarter of 2026 was how the two distinct sides of Antalpha's platform worked together harmoniously,” said Paul Liang, Chief Financial Officer of Antalpha. “Our tokenized gold upside captured the constructive move in gold prices, and our lending portfolio... continued to reflect the risk discipline that has long defined our business.”
The Web3 financial technology firm posted diluted earnings per share of $0.10, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.08. Adjusted EBITDA showed significant growth, rising 435% year-over-year to $13.3 million, with the corresponding margin expanding 46 percentage points to 64%. The results include the consolidation of Aurelion (NASDAQ: AURE), in which Antalpha acquired a controlling interest in October 2025.
Looking ahead, the company is expanding its platform with the beta launch of a Web3 AI agent designed to help users interact with blockchains using natural language. However, Antalpha provided a cautious outlook, guiding for second-quarter revenue between $11 million and $13 million, suggesting a sequential slowdown.
The first-quarter results highlight the early success of Antalpha's strategic initiatives beyond its traditional lending base. The company's tokenized gold strategy, managed under its Aurelion treasury, generated a $12.9 million unrealized gain on XAUt assets, capitalizing on the rise in gold prices. This helped offset a 3% year-over-year decline in the Total Value of Loans (TVL) facilitated, which stood at $1.71 billion as of March 31, 2026.
While the financial impact of the new Web3 AI agent is not expected to be material in the near term, the company is positioning it as a future growth driver. The tool builds on Antalpha's expertise in blockchain data and its relationships within the Bitcoin mining ecosystem.
The company's Q2 guidance of $11 million to $13 million falls below its Q1 revenue, reflecting what the company calls "dynamic" market conditions. The forecast assumes continued demand for crypto-collateralized financing but indicates potential headwinds compared to the strong start to the year.
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