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Post Bitcoin Halving: “Larger Miners” Increasingly Accumulate BTC

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Last updated: 2024/07/30 at 9:38 AM
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Since the Bitcoin halving event, a noticeable trend has emerged within the mining community: smaller miners are selling their Bitcoin holdings, while larger, publicly traded mining companies are accumulating more Bitcoin. This shift reflects the differing strategies and financial capabilities between small-scale and large-scale miners in the aftermath of the halving. Bitcoin halving, which occurs every four years, reduces the reward for mining new blocks by half. The most recent halving took place on April 19, reducing miners’ rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. This reduction in rewards has increased operational pressure on miners, especially impacting those with less efficient operations or higher costs.

Since the halving, Bitcoin mining has become more cost-intensive, with the asset’s “hashprice” reaching its lowest levels in the past two months, according to Hashrate Index data. Smaller miners, operating on thinner profit margins and less advanced equipment, are under more immediate financial pressure post-halving. The decreased income from mining forces them to sell their Bitcoin to cover operational costs and remain viable, making them more vulnerable to market fluctuations and operational challenges. In contrast, larger, publicly traded mining companies have shown the ability to not only maintain but also grow their Bitcoin reserves.

Reports from major players in the industry indicate that these companies are strategically accumulating Bitcoin, with some even purchasing additional Bitcoin from the market to strengthen their reserves. This approach is attributed to their access to more capital, more efficient mining operations, and lower electricity costs due to bulk agreements or ownership of renewable energy sources. Large mining firms like Marathon Digital Holdings and Riot Platform have reported higher reserves, aligning with their strategy to hold onto Bitcoin as a long-term investment in anticipation of future price increases.

With smaller miners continuing to sell and larger miners accumulating, this trend is likely to have an impact on market supply dynamics and the competitive landscape of the Bitcoin mining industry. Marathon Digital Holdings recently announced the purchase of $100 million worth of Bitcoin in the open market, stating its commitment to a “HODL” strategy by keeping all mined Bitcoin on its balance sheet. The financial robustness of larger miners allows them to weather the reduced mining rewards and position themselves favorably for future market conditions. As the industry evolves post-halving, the strategies of small-scale and large-scale miners will continue to shape the market dynamics and the overall landscape of Bitcoin mining.

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