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Unsustainable Bitcoin Mining Debt Led to Record Defaults, Buyouts in 2022

Miners took on mountains of debt in 2020 and 2021 leading to record defaults, bankruptcies, and acquisitions in 2022.

Colin Harper
Colin Harper
Bitcoin Mining Concepts

Why Power Prices Surged in Some Locations in 2022 while Staying low in Others

A perfect storm of unfortunate developments hit the bitcoin mining industry in 2022. Simultaneously as hashprice went down in flames and evaporated mining revenues, many miners saw their electricity prices rise as the world grappled with an energy crisis. Still, miners in specific electricity markets were spared from the worst

Jaran Mellerud
Jaran Mellerud
Hashrate Index Newsletter
Crypto Journalist

2022's Top Journalists Covering Bitcoin Mining

For the past few years a number of well-recognized journalists have begun to cover the bitcoin mining space in-depth. From the growing number of mining companies going public, collecting multi million dollar checks, all the way down to some of them now facing bankruptcy, a group of Bitcoin mining journalists

El Sultán
El Sultán
Bitcoin Mining Guides

Bitcoin Mining Around the World: Sweden

Sweden is one of Europe's larger Bitcoin mining hubs.

Jaran Mellerud
Jaran Mellerud
Hashrate Index Newsletter
Antminer S19 series on shipping pallets

As ASIC Prices Shrunk in 2022, the Antminer S19 XP's Price Premium Grew

The Antminer S19 XP's premium to other Bitcoin mining ASICs grew over 2022.

Colin Harper
Colin Harper
Hardware

2022’s Top Investment Bankers in Bitcoin Mining

With the wave of Bitcoin mining companies going public and a heavy lean to institutional capital, a series of Investment Bankers have planted their flags as the go-to deal men for companies trying to raise capital and do M&A. A handful of boutique investment banks, pushed their advantage

Balmy Investor Ethan Vera
Balmy Investor / Ethan Vera
Bitcoin Mining Guides
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Hashrate Index Roundup (January 15, 2022)

Hashprice is ripping into the new year, but how long will the rally last?

Colin Harper
Colin Harper
Hashrate Index Newsletter

2022: The Toughest Year Ever for Public Bitcoin Miners

In 2022, more bitcoin mining stocks traded on public markets than ever since public mining companies began cropping up in 2017. For some, it was their first full trading year - and it could also be their last. This article analyzes performances, news, and trends regarding public miners in 2022.

Jaran Mellerud
Jaran Mellerud
Public Miner Analysis