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Since November 2023,#Bitcoinminers have been consistently selling more Bitcoin than they are mining, marking the longest period of continuous net selling since 2017. This trend has led to miners holding the lowest Bitcoin balances in over 14 years.
An important factor leading to this behavior is the recent Bitcoin halving event in April, which reduced the block reward from $6.25 to 3,125 BTC. Since the block reward represents a significant portion of miners' income, many have been forced to sell their Bitcoin holdings to maintain their operations amid declining profitability.
Economic pressures on miners have also sparked a wave of mergers and acquisitions within the sector. Companies such as Hut 8, CleanSpark, and Core Scientific have been involved in strategic deals to consolidate resources and enhance operational efficiencies. These moves reflect efforts within the industry to adapt to the changing economic landscape caused by the halving and its impact on miners' profitability.
As miners overcome these challenges, the market continues to adapt to the evolving supply and demand dynamics in the Bitcoin ecosystem.