Bitcoin miners struggle despite BTC’s 130% surge in 2024
Despite Bitcoin's 130% surge to $98,600 in 2024, most mining firms struggled due to decreased block rewards and increased operational costs. The post Bitcoin miners struggle despite BTC’s 130% surge in 2024 appeared firs...
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Despite Bitcoin's 130% surge to $98,600 in 2024, most mining firms struggled due to decreased block rewards and increased operational costs.
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