JPMorgan predicts 20% drop in Bitcoin hash rate after halving
JPMorgan has published a report predicting a possible 20% reduction in the Bitcoin hash rate after the halving event scheduled for April 2024. The report suggests that up to 80 EH/s, which equates to 20% of the current network hash rate, could be eliminated as older mining hardware is phased out following the next halving in April 2024. “Not all miners created equal. Miners vary by scale, operating efficiency, access to capital and growth prospects. We believe CLSK, our top pick, offers the best balance of scale, growth potential, power costs, and relative value. MARA is the largest operator but has the highest… pic.twitter.com/Jj3CseRI6M — S Matthew Schultz (@smatthewschultz) October 11, 2023 Block reward projections take a hit According to the report, the Bitcoin (BTC) mining industry is pivotal as the next halving is coming. Scheduled for April 2024, the event will see miners’ rewards cut in half. This mechanism is designed to curb crypto inflation. This will be...