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In a recent analysis by industry expert Beezy, the capital expenditure (Capex) requirements and payback periods for Bitcoin mining were compared to those for High-Performance Computing (HPC), revealing stark differences in the economic viability of the two sectors. Despite the significantly lower development costs per megawatt (MW) for Bitcoin mining sites, HPC stands out with a much faster payback period, especially when utilizing cutting-edge Nvidia H100 compute units, according to <a href="https://x.com/bitcoinbeezy/status/1827344346200600586">bitcoinbeezy</a>. 
The analysis highlights that to achieve a comparable payback period to HPC, Bitcoin mining operations would require exceptionally low power costs—below $20 per megawatt-hour (MWh). This is based on current conditions, including a $47 PH/s <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/bitcoins-rebound-above-30k-boosts-hashprice-a-4-leap-in-24-hours/">hashprice</a>, operating S21 Pros at $21 per terahash, and a $300,000 per MW buildout cost. 
These findings underscore the critical importance of securing low-cost power for Bitcoin mining to remain competitive. As the economics of HPC and AI become more favorable, large-scale sites may increasingly shift focus toward these applications, potentially relegating Bitcoin mining to smaller-scale operations that capitalize on stranded energy or other niche power sources.

Bitcoin Mining Faces Tough Competition from HPC

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