Jack Dorsey’s fintech company Block Inc. announced on Tuesday that it has completed the development of its advanced Bitcoin mining chip, marking an important milestone for the firm’s mining project. Decentralizing Bitcoin Mining Per a statement shared by Dorsey over Twitter, Block’s three nanometre (3mn) Bitcoin mining chip is now in the process is completing...Read More
The market dynamics for Bitcoin’s post-4th-halving era are currently positive, suggesting that investors anticipate higher prices and miners are adjusting their strategies well. According to the new Bitfinex Alpha report, bitcoin (BTC) selling by long-term holders has not yet led to the typical pre-halving drop, suggesting that new market entrants are absorbing the selling pressure...Read More
Following the successful completion of the long-awaited fourth Bitcoin halving on April 20, miners’ struggle for profitability has begun. The event reduced block rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, slashing the amount of assets produced daily. This has greatly affected miners’ profitability as they would rely more on transaction fees and higher BTC prices...Read More
Bitcoin miners are experiencing a significant drop in stock prices as the upcoming halving is slated for later this week. The fourth Bitcoin halving, around April 20, will slash mining rewards by half to 3.125 BTC, currently valued at approximately $200,000. Bitcoin Miner Stocks Decline The stock prices of Marathon Digital (MARA) and Riot Blockchain (RIOT),...Read More
Bitcoin is all set to undergo halving later this month. With less than 10 days away, the network has reached yet another crucial milestone. The latest stats compiled by CoinWarz revealed a record-breaking mining difficulty for Bitcoin, peaking at 86.39 trillion. Over the last week, it climbed by 3.92%, and within the last month, it...Read More
The boss of America’s largest crypto mining firm, Marathon, said that spot Bitcoin ETF approvals had brought forward what would otherwise have been the post-halving rally. “I think the ETF approval, which has been a huge success, has attracted capital into the market and essentially brought forward what could have been the price appreciation we...Read More
With the fourth Bitcoin halving approximately 15 days away, miners are focused on increasing their profitability before their block rewards are significantly reduced. Although some Bitcoin mining companies have increased their selling activity, they still face challenges like lower transaction fees, increasing mining competition, and the need for higher computing power to produce the same...Read More
The Bitcoin mining industry had its most lucrative month ever in March, pocketing over $2 billion for securing the leading crypto network. Data from Blockchain.com shows that miners, in aggregate, averaged $65.23 million per day over the 30 days ending March 31. Miners In Massive Profit The latest figure shatters the 30-day averages of the...Read More
As the much-anticipated Bitcoin halving event looms in late April, a migration of outdated mining equipment from the United States to regions offering cheaper electricity is underway. This migration is driven by the need to maintain profitability due to reduced mining rewards and escalating operational costs. US Bitcoin Miners Prepare for Halving According to a...Read More
In a worrying trend, Bitcoin miners’ reserves hit a low not seen since April 2021. This coincides with lagging active addresses in the network while Bitcoin short-term holders sold off some of their holdings, dragging its value below $63,000. According to CryptoQuant’s latest analysis, there is a significant decline in the Bitcoin miners’ reserve, reaching...Read More
Bitcoin mining firm Core Scientific announced that total revenue for fiscal year 2023 amounted to $502.4 million, reflecting a decrease of $137.9 million or 22% from the $640.3 million recorded in the previous year. Core Scientific said that it had successfully mined 19,274 BTC (valued at approximately $1.4 billion) during 2023 despite undergoing bankruptcy. Core...Read More
Bitcoin mining earnings reached their highest-ever level recently, coinciding with the ongoing surge in the value of the leading crypto asset. According to the figures compiled by CryptoQuant, miners made a daily revenue of $78.6 million on March 7, surpassing the previous record set during the peak of the crypto boom in April 2021. Miners...Read More
Fidelity Digital Assets have stated in a recent report that while Bitcoin (BTC) holders typically anticipate the quadrennial reward halving to boost prices, miners must actively strategize to plan for the upcoming event to prevent going bankrupt. Notably, the halving event, expected on or around April 19, will reduce their earned Bitcoin by 50%. Bitcoin...Read More
Amidst the market-wide rally, Bitcoin miners appear to be reaping substantial rewards. On March 6th, they earned a staggering $75.9 million in daily revenue marking the second-highest figure in the leading crypto asset’s history. This also represented a notable increase of 30.74% from the previous day and a remarkable surge of 293.1% compared to the...Read More
U.S.-based Bitcoin mining behemoth Marathon Digital has published its quarterly earnings report and has beaten analyst predictions by a good margin. Paradoxically, Marathon’s stock price dipped shortly after the announcement. This is, however, likely a temporary blip. Stunning Financial Results Although Marathon Digital was not necessarily in trouble last year, the crypto winter definitely put...Read More
Over the past three weeks, around 700,000 BTC have been transferred to over-the-counter (OTC) desks that are commonly used by miners, according to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju. Notably, activity has been observed following the approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). 700,000 BTC Flow to OTC Desks The movement of such a significant...Read More
Bitcoin continues to captivate investors’ attention as it surged by over 20% in the past month, thereby surpassing the much-anticipated level of $50,000 this week. While questions arise about the rally’s endurance, a notable faction of investors assert the sustainability of the current upward momentum in the leading crypto asset’s trajectory. $5 Billion Bitcoin Buying...Read More
CleanSpark Inc., a prominent participant in the Bitcoin mining industry, has unveiled plans to increase its operating hash rate. The company aims to double its hash rate in preparation for the upcoming Bitcoin halving event. In light of this, the firm has revealed strategic acquisitions and expansion initiatives to enhance its mining capabilities and geographic...Read More
Chinese Bitcoin miners have set their sights on Ethiopia in a strategic move driven by the pursuit of cheap energy and favorable climates. Last spring, cargo containers near electricity substations linked to Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), signaled the arrival of Chinese miners. Ethiopia Emerges as Prime Destination for Chinese...Read More
On-chain analysis by market intelligence platform CryptoQuant has found that selling pressure from Bitcoin miners has eased and remained low despite a significant decline in transaction fees. According to the firm’s latest weekly report, Bitcoin sold daily by miners currently sits around 300 BTC, significantly down from the companies’ 800 BTC daily sales in November...Read More
Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 has announced a leadership transition roughly three weeks after an activist short-selling firm published a report containing allegations against the miner’s management practices and finances. According to an official release, former CEO Jaime Leverton will be immediately succeeded by Asher Genoot, who has served as Hut 8’s president since November...Read More
Analysts at crypto exchange Bitfinex have attributed the plunge in BTC’s price to Bitcoin miners who leveraged the asset’s recent rally to make a profit. According to the latest edition of the Bitfinex Alpha report, the BTC reserves of miners have reduced significantly as they have embarked on a selling spree, seeking to provide capital...Read More
Argo Blockchain PLC, a London-based cryptocurrency miner, announced on Monday a drop in Bitcoin production for January, resulting in a 7.81% decline in its shares. The company attributed the decrease in mining output to a 20% decline in daily production compared to December, primarily driven by a 16% drop in Bitcoin-denominated hashprice. Argo Blockchain Shares...Read More
Bitcoin hash rate continues to chart astounding record highs just weeks before the fourth halving. Meanwhile, critics worry Bitcoin mining could be hazardous to the environment. That hasn’t stopped the price from soaring to a multi-year record high of $46,670, 67% of its historical all-time high price of $69,000 in November 2021. However, according to...Read More
The Biden Administration is imposing new reporting requirements on all U.S. cryptocurrency miners to disclose data related to how much electricity they consume. The so-called “Emergency Survey” marks another attempt by the U.S. government to curb the negative excesses of Bitcoin mining, which Democrats have widely criticized for polluting the environment. The Emergency Bitcoin Mining...Read More
A significant uptick in the flow of BTC from miner wallets to spot exchanges was flagged on January 29th, marking the highest volume since May 16, 2023. According to CryptoQuant’s analysis, over 4,000 BTC, equivalent to approximately $173 million, entered these exchanges, signaling substantial selling pressure. Interestingly, despite this influx, the market appears to have...Read More
According to a Matrixport Research analysis report shared with CryptoPotato on Jan. 26, Bitcoin prices may retest lower support around $36,000 to $38,000 if ETF hype fully unwinds. However, this would present buying opportunities for investors, according to Markus Thielen, Head of Research at Matrixport. “Sub-38,000, the ETF hype might be completely priced out and...Read More
Bitcoin miner Core Scientific has completed its reorganization and is coming out of Chapter 11 with an improved financial position. In the latest statement, the company said it anticipates initiating the listing of its common stock, tranche 1 warrants, and tranche 2 warrants on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbols CORZ, CORZW, and...Read More
The Bitcoin hashrate has experienced a 25% drop since the weekend, raising concerns about the security of the network just ahead of the highly anticipated “halving” event. Data sourced from BTC.com reveals a decline in global hashrate estimates from approximately 600 EH/s on Friday to 450 EH/s by Tuesday. Texas Cold Weather Affects Bitcoin Hashrate...Read More
2024 kicked off with a tumultuous journey for Bitcoin, marked by the introduction of new spot ETFs on US markets. Bitcoin’s entry into traditional finance represents a historic move, but miners seem to be selling off their holdings. This development is especially significant in light of the recent fluctuations in Bitcoin’s price. According to the...Read More
