The hashprice for miners has reached a historical low of $36 per petahash per second (PH/s). This downturn is creating significant challenges for many large public mining companies, making profitability seem almost unattainable.
A recent report from Blockbridge reveals that the miner hashprice—a critical metric for evaluating mining profit margins—has fallen to this unprecedented level. Should the upcoming difficulty adjustment remain unchanged, the outlook for miner profitability could be grim, according to the storage infrastructure sector. Interestingly, the report notes that the current miner hashprice hovers around $40 PH/s, which is still 10% lower than the previous record low recorded in July 2024, despite Bitcoin’s recovery following a sharp decline on August 5.
### Struggles in the Mining Sector
The prevailing hashprices pose substantial hurdles for most major public mining enterprises in achieving profitability. For instance, companies like MARA, Core Scientific, and Riot Platforms are projecting monthly mining costs exceeding $60,000 for each Bitcoin mined. Financial data from the second quarter indicates that MARA faced the highest comprehensive mining expenses in July.
MARA and Riot Platforms aim to retain their Bitcoin holdings, which may mitigate the impact of these soaring costs. In contrast, Core Scientific has opted to liquidate all its mined Bitcoin to cover operational expenses. The report highlights that mining firms encounter both opportunities and challenges, depending on their strategies. Core Scientific is compelled to sell at current market prices to manage its debt, while MARA and Riot are incurring debt to expand their operations and capitalize on potential future gains.
On August 6, Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) increased its Bitcoin treasury by acquiring 2,282 BTC, valued at nearly $124 million. This strategic move underscores the company’s commitment to building its Bitcoin reserves as it looks toward future opportunities.
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Meanwhile, Cardano (ADA) continues to lag behind other leading cryptocurrencies in the ongoing market recovery.
