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Bitcoin miners breathe easier as hash rate nears record highs Bitcoin miners breathe easier as hash rate nears record highs

Bitcoin miners breathe easier as hash rate nears record highs

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Bitcoin miners see daylight as hash ribbons appear to signal an end to a tough phase of capitulation.

Quick Take

The analysis of Bitcoin’s hash rate through the lens of hash ribbons highlights a significant shift in the crypto-mining landscape. These ribbons, a market indicator designed to predict Bitcoin’s bottom when mining becomes too costly compared to the rewards, suggest that the worst phase of miner capitulation has subsided. A key signal to this trend is the 30-day moving average (MA) of the hash rate crossing above the 60-day MA, a transition marked by the shift from light red to dark red areas.

Current difficulty levels align with this analysis, forecasting an increase of approximately 5 to 7% in Bitcoin’s value, according to Newhedge. However, this projection is not yet set in stone – there is still a week remaining for this difficult epoch to adjust. The rising hash rate, now nearing an all-time high at approximately 383 terahashes per second (Th/s), offers a promising prospect for miners. This trend alleviates the previous burden on miners, indicating a healthier ecosystem for Bitcoin mining operations.

Hash Rate: (Source: Glassnode)
Hash Rate: (Source: Glassnode)
Hash Ribbon: (Source: Glassnode)
Hash Ribbon: (Source: Glassnode)