Bitcoin miners’ changing strategies: from hoarding to selling

2023-7-18 16:12

Quick Take

According to Accountant and Bitcoin Mining Analyst at Compass Mining, Anthony Power, throughout 2021, we saw a trend of Bitcoin miners retaining most of their Bitcoin production as the cryptocurrency’s price experienced significant growth.

However, the subsequent decrease in Bitcoin’s price in 2022 forced a number of miners, burdened with substantial debt, to liquidate their holdings. Marathon Digital and Hut 8, in particular, were committed to maintaining their Bitcoin assets for as long as feasible, according to Power.

Data from Glassnode support this; as we can see throughout 2021, miner balance on aggregate continued to increase, but as 2022 continued, miners were offloading to cover debts and obligations from a lowering Bitcoin price.

Fast forward to the current year, it’s noticeable that all miners have begun to liquidate some, if not all, of their Bitcoin production in response to the rebound in Bitcoin’s price, according to Anthony Power.

The graph provided below underlines the adopted strategy by 58% of miners. They’re not only liquidating a part of their Bitcoin production but also increasing their cryptocurrency reserves in anticipation of the halving event next year, according to Anthony Power.

BTC sold In June: (Source: Anthony Power) Miner Supply Spent: (Source: Glassnode)

The post Bitcoin miners’ changing strategies: from hoarding to selling appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Similar to Notcoin - TapSwap on Solana Airdrops In 2024

origin »

Bitcoin (BTC) на Currencies.ru

$ 66243.47 (-0.14%)
Объем 24H $19.195b
Изменеия 24h: -1.14 %, 7d: 7.75 %
Cегодня L: $66031.14 - H: $66391.13
Капитализация $1305.037b Rank 1
Цена в час новости $ 29820.08 (122.14%)

bitcoin mining miners retaining production saw trend

bitcoin mining → Результатов: 126


Is Bitcoin Mining ‘Dangerously Centralised’? What New Research Shows

Recent findings from BitMEX Research have reignited concerns about the centralization of Bitcoin mining. Their study, which cites insights from Bitcoin analyst Alex Bergeron, points out that a single entity now controls the Coinbase outputs for approximately 47% of the network hashrate—a significant concentration that suggests a shift toward oligopolistic tendencies within the Bitcoin mining […]

2024-4-30 12:00


Фото:

The future of Bitcoin mining post-halving, according to GoMining

The phenomenon of the Bitcoin halving is a cornerstone event in the crypto world, fundamentally altering the economic landscape for miners and investors alike. Occurring approximately every four years, this event reduces the reward for mining new Bitcoin blocks by half, a mechanism designed to control the supply of Bitcoin and mimic the scarcity-driven value […] The post The future of Bitcoin mining post-halving, according to GoMining appeared first on CryptoSlate.

2024-3-26 17:30


From Missouri to Texas: Southern US Becomes Bitcoin Mining Hotspot

Missouri is gunning to become a hub for Bitcoin mining, thanks to a new bill by State Rep. Phil Christofanelli. This legislation, aiming to integrate cryptocurrency miners into the energy economy, joins CleanSpark's expansion in Mississippi and Riot's massive investment in Texas, signaling a significant shift in the Southern US towards embracing digital asset ventures.

2024-2-9 14:00


Bitcoin Community Accuses BBC Of Sensationalism In Controversial Mining Article

A recent article published by the BBC has sparked a heated debate among cryptocurrency enthusiasts and critics regarding the environmental impact of Bitcoin (BTC) mining.   The piece, titled “Every Bitcoin payment ‘uses a swimming pool of water,’” raised concerns about the water consumption associated with the mining process.

2023-12-2 03:00


Bitcoin Mining Potential Highlighted In Top Science Journal

A new peer-reviewed research paper has emerged, shedding light on the potential symbiosis between Bitcoin mining and renewable energy initiatives. Dennis Porter, CEO and co-founder of Satoshi Act Fund, a non-profit educational organization dedicated to informing policymakers and regulators about Bitcoin mining’s benefits, and president of Satoshi Educate, shared his insights via X, underscoring the […]

2023-11-9 22:00


Bitcoin Mining Hashrate Sets New All-Time High, Difficulty Up 5.5% In Response

Data shows the Bitcoin mining hashrate has set a new all-time high recently, forcing the network to up its difficulty by about 5.5%. Bitcoin Mining Hashrate Has Observed A Strong Surge Recently The “mining hashrate” refers to the total amount of computing power that the Bitcoin miners have connected to the network. This value can […]

2023-9-20 20:00


While Canada fights Bitcoin mining, Play-to-Earn cryptos like Metacade gain popularity

Canada has become the latest country to fight Bitcoin mining with the news that the city of Quebec wants to end selling cheap power to crypto miners in response to rising global energy prices. Government-owned Hydro-Quebec recently asked the provincial regulator to reallocate the 270 megawatts of energy previously set aside for mining Bitcoin.

2023-2-13 15:44