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 <li>Bitcoin mining has seen a massive slice in its hashrate as miners begin selling off.</li>
 <li>Despite the slowing hashrate, many mainstream firms like Deutsche Telekom plan to break into the industry.</li>
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Recent <a href="https://www.blockchain.com/explorer/charts/hash-rate" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">data</a> from Blockchain.com reveals a decline in <a href="https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/what-is-bitcoin-a-beginners-guide-to-the-worlds-popular-type-of-cryptocurrency/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin</a> (BTC) mining hashrate, reaching its lowest level since early March. This decline coincided with a substantial decrease in Bitcoin’s prices, raising concerns about profitability and overall network health.
<h3 id="b-measuring-miners-sentiments-with-hashrate-b">Measuring Miners’ Sentiments With Hashrate</h3>
Essentially, the mining hashrate is the combined processing power used by miners to solve complex mathematical problems, validate transactions, and secure the Bitcoin network. When the hashrate increases, it typically indicates that existing miners are expanding their operations and new miners are entering the space. This surge in activity suggests a favorable view of the blockchain’s potential rewards and profitability.
On the other hand, a declining hashrate suggests miners are turning off their machines, likely due to decreasing profitability. This trend can be attributed to several factors, including lower Bitcoin prices, higher operational costs, or more efficient mining competition.
In May, the 7-day average Bitcoin mining hashrate set a new All-Time High (ATH). This success was short-lived, as the metric has been experiencing a downward trend. This coincides with a period of bearish momentum in Bitcoin’s price, highlighting the close relationship between market conditions and mining activity.
Bitcoin miners primarily earn rewards by solving transaction blocks and receiving a fixed amount of BTC per block. With a recent slump in the cryptocurrency’s price, the value of these block rewards has shrunk, squeezing miner margins.
Some miners have been selling their stored rewards in response to these challenges, as observed in a recent <a href="https://cryptoquant.com/insights/quicktake/667d427f931dcb63ae97f23f-OTC-reserves-grow-signaling-miner-sales" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CryptoQuant Quicktake post</a>. The Bitcoin balance for Over-The-Counter (OTC) desks has notably increased, indicating miners offloading their holdings to cover operational costs and mitigate losses.
The coming weeks will be crucial in determining the network’s resilience. If the hashrate stabilizes and starts to climb again, it would signal a successful adaptation by miners. However, a prolonged decline could raise concerns about the long-term sustainability of the Bitcoin mining ecosystem.
As of this writing, BTC is trading at $60,930, down by 0.84% in the past day. However, the trading volume increased by 2% to $22 billion.

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<h3 id="b-firms-move-forward-with-bitcoin-mining-operations-b">Firms Move Forward With Bitcoin Mining Operations</h3>
Despite the current downturn, the Bitcoin mining landscape continues to evolve. For instance, German telecom firm Deutsche Telekom announced its commitment to Bitcoin mining, as previously <a href="https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/btc-prague-deutsche-telekom-announces-bitcoin-mining-intention/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">reported by Crypto News Flash</a>.&nbsp;
Dirk Roder, CEO of Deutsche Telekom Web3, highlighted the company’s long-term involvement in operating a Bitcoin node and outlined a vision for “digital monetary photosynthesis.”
On the technological front, companies like Digital Holdings Group (DHG) are pushing the boundaries of mining efficiency. Per <a href="https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/digital-holdings-group-announces-game-changing-innovations-in-bitcoin-mining/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Crypto News Flash’s earlier announcement</a>, DHG’s advancements in cloud mining solutions and AI-driven analytics are setting new standards in the industry.
Surprisingly, former U.S. President Donald Trump has also expressed support for Bitcoin mining, highlighting its role in stabilizing the power grid’s energy supply. As <a href="https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/donald-trump-drops-bombshell-bitcoin-mining-stabilizes-the-grid-and-has-a-positive-impact-on-climate-change/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Crypto News Flash earlier indicated</a>, Trump’s endorsement contrasts with concerns from other political figures about the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining.

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