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U.S. Miners Battle Rising Energy Costs

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

4 months ago


Bitcoin miners in the U.S. continue to face new challenges amid rising energy costs and increasing competition, pushing them to find novel ways to survive in the industry.

Miners Accumulate Reserves

Since November 2024, U.S. miners have raised over $3.7 billion, primarily from convertible notes, to purchase more bitcoin and build up their reserves to stay competitive. Marathon Digital, a leading company, has amassed approximately 45,000 BTC valued at over $4.4 billion.

Rising Energy Costs and Halving Effect

The global surge in energy prices seriously impacts the profitability of bitcoin mining, leaving many miners with minimal margins. Additionally, the recent halving has reduced the mining reward from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC per block, complicating matters. James Butterfill from CoinShares notes that the rise in bitcoin's hashrate could indicate the entry of new hardware into the market.

Diversifying Miners' Strategies

Amidst stiff competition for resources, bitcoin miners are now competing with AI developers for access to power grids. Companies like Hut 8 and Hive Digitals are exploring leasing their data centers to AI firms to cut costs. Others, like Marathon, are expanding into countries with surplus, affordable, and sustainable energy, such as Kenya and Paraguay. Additionally, many companies are turning to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power to reduce dependency on unstable power grids.

U.S. miners continue to adapt to changing market conditions, employing diverse strategies to tackle financial and technical challenges. Despite rising energy costs and competition, they aim to remain competitive through innovative approaches and diversification.

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