Market Cap: $2.9793T 2.370%
Volume(24h): $104.8219B 12.150%
  • Market Cap: $2.9793T 2.370%
  • Volume(24h): $104.8219B 12.150%
  • Fear & Greed Index:
  • Market Cap: $2.9793T 2.370%
Cryptos
Topics
Cryptospedia
News
CryptosTopics
Videos
Top News
Cryptos
Topics
Cryptospedia
News
CryptosTopics
Videos
bitcoin
bitcoin

$94909.036719 USD

1.86%

ethereum
ethereum

$1805.287443 USD

3.16%

tether
tether

$1.000610 USD

0.02%

xrp
xrp

$2.192939 USD

0.69%

bnb
bnb

$602.949957 USD

0.43%

solana
solana

$151.863311 USD

0.35%

usd-coin
usd-coin

$1.000031 USD

0.01%

dogecoin
dogecoin

$0.187217 USD

4.41%

cardano
cardano

$0.723513 USD

2.30%

tron
tron

$0.243207 USD

-0.10%

sui
sui

$3.617348 USD

8.73%

chainlink
chainlink

$15.150138 USD

2.18%

avalanche
avalanche

$22.760275 USD

3.89%

stellar
stellar

$0.289607 USD

4.92%

shiba-inu
shiba-inu

$0.000015 USD

6.88%

Cryptocurrency News Articles

Bitcoin (BTC) Network Hashrate Hits All-Time High of 1000 EH/s, Reflecting Rising Institutional Interest

Jan 04, 2025 at 03:36 am

Bitcoin (BTC) Network Hashrate Hits All-Time High of 1000 EH/s, Reflecting Rising Institutional Interest

Bitcoin's network hashrate reached a record high on Jan 3, briefly hitting 1,000 exahashes per second (EH/s), data from CoinWarz showed. This is up from the 510 EH/s recorded in January 2024. At press time, the hashrate has settled around 780 EH/s.

The hashrate, a measure of the computational power dedicated to the Bitcoin network by miners, serves as a key indicator of the blockchain's health and security. As more miners join the network, they collectively increase the hashrate, making it more difficult for bad actors to manipulate the blockchain.

Bitcoin miners have continued to expand their operations despite the April halving, which saw the mining reward decrease from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC per block. Several mining companies, such as Riot Platforms and CleanSpark, increased their production capacity to maintain profitability.

A Dec 10 report by JPMorgan noted that some miners acquired turnkey facilities to quickly boost their hashrate and secure reliable power supplies. Moreover, many mining companies focused on adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets, contributing to their long-term strategies.

Major miners, including Marathon, Riot Platforms, and CleanSpark, hold Bitcoin treasuries valued at around $4.4 billion, $1.7 billion, and $910 million, respectively, according to BitcoinTreasuries.net.

The increasing Bitcoin hashrate also aligns with the rising institutional interest in the cryptocurrency market. As of November, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had surpassed $100 billion in net assets, according to data from Bloomberg Intelligence.

Sygnum, an asset manager, highlighted the importance of a secure Bitcoin network as more institutional capital flows into cryptocurrency. Improved regulatory clarity in the United States has further encouraged large investors, such as pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, to include Bitcoin in their portfolios.

Bitcoin mining companies have seen adjusted valuations as they expand their operations and hold valuable assets. According to JPMorgan, the miners' power assets and Bitcoin treasuries contributed significantly to their value.

For instance, MicroStrategy traded at a 2.4x multiple of its Bitcoin holdings' value as of December 10, showcasing the role of BTC assets in shaping market valuations.

Disclaimer:info@kdj.com

The information provided is not trading advice. kdj.com does not assume any responsibility for any investments made based on the information provided in this article. Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and it is highly recommended that you invest with caution after thorough research!

If you believe that the content used on this website infringes your copyright, please contact us immediately (info@kdj.com) and we will delete it promptly.

Other articles published on Apr 26, 2025