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Bitcoin Miners Are Still Buying New Hardware Despite Headwinds—Here’s Why

Author: Content Editor
A Glassnode report reveals that Bitcoin's hash rate, a measure of mining activity, remains near all-time highs despite declining revenues. The mining industry is facing challenges from increasing mining difficulty and decreasing transaction fee revenue. Miners are investing in new ASIC hardware to stay competitive, as older machines become obsolete. Improved energy efficiency in modern ASIC equipment helps miners manage operating costs. Miners are now retaining a portion of their mined supply in treasury reserves, anticipating future price appreciation. The rising hash rate is attributed to the reintroduction of older mining rigs and regulatory support in regions like Russia. Miners need to explore alternative revenue streams, such as AI computing, to ensure long-term profitability. Further consolidation and mergers and acquisitions are expected in the industry. Miners' profitability is heavily reliant on block rewards, but they may need to rely more on transaction fees in the future. Bitcoin's price surge could attract more retail participation in mining.

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