Riot Platforms experienced its highest monthly production since December 2023, mining 527 Bitcoin in January, representing a 2% increase from the previous month. However, other major mining firms reported declines in production, with MARA Holdings mining 750 BTC, a 13% decrease from December, and Cleanspark mining 626 BTC, a 6% decrease. The decline in production across the industry can be attributed to increasing network difficulty, which both Riot and MARA's CEOs cited as a challenge. Bitcoin's mining difficulty is set to hit an all-time high with the next adjustment, which may further impact production. Bitcoin's price has risen 4% year-to-date, which is significant for mining stocks. Some mining firms have yet to report their January production figures.
Content Editor ( coindesk.com )
- 2025-02-07
Riot Platforms Bucks Trend of Weak Bitcoin Production in January
