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Nico Smid
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With speculation swirling about the possibility of a Bitcoin strategic reserve during Trump’s first 100 days in office, Bitcoin saw a spike leading up to and on the day of his inauguration. As sentiment around Bitcoin evolves, institutional interest continues to grow, with Bitcoin ETF assets under management approaching record…
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Investing in Bitcoin: Buying vs Mining
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- 5 min​
Is Bitcoin mining the ultimate way to dollar-cost average into Bitcoin? While mining rewards are indeed paid out in BTC, mining is vastly different from simply buying Bitcoin. Buying Bitcoin is simple and allows you to benefit from price fluctuations…
Powering Up Profits: How the Bitcoin Lightning Network Empowers Miners
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- 4 min​
The Bitcoin Lightning Network has been in development for several years, with its origins traceable to a whitepaper published by Joseph Poon and Thaddeus Dryja in January 2016. The first Lightning Network implementation went live on the Bitcoin mainnet in…
Has Miner Sell Pressure Become a Thing of the Past?
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- 5 min​
After a prolonged decline throughout April, Bitcoin’s price is exhibiting resilience in May. Bitcoin ETFs are experiencing robust inflows once more. Contrasted with ETF holdings, public miners hold a relatively small amount of BTC on their balance sheets. This shift…
Comparison of Leading 1X J/TH Air-Cooled ASIC Miners
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- 6 min​
The Bitcoin mining landscape is evolving rapidly, with major advancements in mining hardware driving increased efficiency and profitability. Leading manufacturers like Bitmain, MicroBT, Canaan, and newcomers like Auradine are pushing the boundaries with their latest models. Bitmain’s Antminer S21 and…
Post-Halving Trends: Is History Poised to Repeat Itself?
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- 6 min​
Bitcoin’s price briefly dipped below $60K but hasn’t entirely broken down, despite ETF demand drying up. Explore whether the current decline in network hashrate signals a larger trend. After witnessing the biggest decline in difficulty since December 2022, can we…
Falling Stars: the Impact of Hashprice Plummeting
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- 5 min​
After experiencing extraordinarily high profit margins due to surging transaction fees right after the halving, hashprice has plummeted to historic low levels. This puts many miners on the network in a tough position. But what consequences are we seeing in…
How to Implement Miner Repair in Your Operation; a Strategic Approach
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Many operators run Bitcoin mining hardware in harsh environments, where extreme temperatures, moisture, and dust can lead to miner failures. Effectively managing repairs is essential for running a profitable self-mining or hosting business. Whether considering 3rd party service providers, vertical…
Will Miners Enjoy the Halving Party?
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- 6 min​
With the Halving happening in a couple of days, it’s an exciting week. However, while many Bitcoiners are organizing parties, miners are holding their breath. Will BTC price break down? Will inscriptions boost transaction fees and save the day? Will…