Bitcoin Miners Face Worst Profit Squeeze in 2 Years

Bitcoin miners are facing their most challenging profitability environment in two years after a steep drop in bitcoin's price pushed production costs for many operators above mining revenue. This dynamic raises the risk of shutdowns, asset sales, or capital-raising among higher-cost miners and is likely to weigh on miner equities and related services.

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Bitcoin miners are facing their most challenging profitability environment in two years after a steep drop in bitcoin's price pushed production costs for many operators above mining revenue. This dynamic raises the risk of shutdowns, asset sales, or capital-raising among higher-cost miners and is likely to weigh on miner equities and related services.