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Bitcoin Mining Crisis: $1.7 Billion Worth of BTC Floods Market as Costs Surge

vivian 12 September 2024
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  • Bitcoin miners have sold off over $1.7 billion worth of BTC in the past 72 hours due to record-high mining difficulty and a nearly 10% drop in Bitcoin’s price.
  • This sell-off reflects the severe financial strain on miners following the recent halving event and ongoing market pressures.

n a dramatic turn of events, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miners have been aggressively selling off their holdings, contributing significantly to the market’s downward pressure. Over the past 72 hours, miners have liquidated more than 30,000 Bitcoins, a move valued at over $1.7 billion. This mass sell-off underscores the growing challenges faced by miners amid surging operational costs and waning Bitcoin prices.

#Bitcoin miners have sold over 30,000 $BTC in the last 72 hours, worth around $1.71 billion! pic.twitter.com/OuaiIo7QZ9

— Ali (@ali_charts) September 11, 2024

Mining Difficulty Reaches New Heights

The primary catalyst for this massive Bitcoin dump is the record-high mining difficulty, as reported by the Hashprice Index. Over the last two weeks, the mining difficulty has undergone two consecutive positive adjustments, making it increasingly arduous and costly to add new blocks to the Bitcoin blockchain. This escalation in difficulty means that miners now face higher expenses to maintain their operations, squeezing their profit margins.

Impact of Bitcoin Price Decline

Compounding the issue, Bitcoin’s price has recently experienced a near 10% drop, further squeezing miners’ revenues. As the cryptocurrency’s value declined, the profitability of mining operations took a hit, pushing miners to sell their holdings to secure cash flow. With Bitcoin trading at $58,147.18—a 3.04% increase in the past 24 hours, according to Benzinga Pro—the current price is still significantly lower compared to earlier peaks, exacerbating the financial strain on miners.

Post-Halving Financial Strain

The difficulties for Bitcoin miners have been mounting since the halving event in April, which saw a 50% reduction in block subsidies. This halving cut the rewards for adding new blocks in half, leading to a substantial drop in miner revenues while operating costs remained unchanged. As a result, the once-lucrative mining sector has seen its revenues plummet to an 11-month low, falling 57% from March’s peaks.

The combination of higher mining difficulty and declining Bitcoin prices has created a challenging environment for miners, forcing many to liquidate their assets in response to financial pressures. As the market adjusts to these developments, all eyes will be on how miners navigate these turbulent waters and whether Bitcoin’s price can stabilize or rebound in the near future.

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