Bitcoin production costs up 9% on higher hashrate, energy prices
The median cost of mining a single Bitcoin was only $52,000 in Q4, but jumped 23% in the first quarter and has risen again in Q2.
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The median cost of mining a single Bitcoin was only $52,000 in Q4, but jumped 23% in the first quarter and has risen again in Q2.
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This mining story adds another data point to the current market tape and is useful when read alongside nearby source coverage.
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