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Crypto News | April 2024 Flashback? Bitcoin Hash Rate Decline Sparks Mining Concerns Chayanika Deka | usagoldmines.com

A sudden dip in Bitcoin’s hash rate has sparked discussions within the crypto community. Though fluctuations are not uncommon, the scale of this decline draws comparisons to past major disruptions.

What does this mean for miners and network stability in the near term?

Mining Slowdown?

The Bitcoin network’s hash rate has experienced a significant short-term drop, currently at 807.26M TH/s (30DMA), down from its 30-day high of 997.4M TH/s. This decline suggests that miners are shutting down machines, a trend similar to past major disruptions like the China Mining Ban back in May 2021 as well as the April 2024 drop.

Despite this, network difficulty remains at all-time highs and will take time to adjust, as per popular crypto analyst Maartunn’s latest findings. A lower hash rate slows block production, triggering a difficulty adjustment after 2,016 blocks (approximately two weeks).

While short-term fluctuations impact mining conditions, the broader trend remains stable, with Bitcoin’s self-correcting mechanism ensuring long-term network security and efficiency.

The latest drop in hash rate comes as Bitcoin fell below the $87,000 threshold for the first time since November 2024, which has sparked concerns about a potential further downturn. In the past 24 hours, the leading cryptocurrency plunged over 10%, hitting a low of $86,300 before a slight recovery.

This dip, in turn, has resulted in approximately 12% of all Bitcoin addresses holding at a loss, according to the data shared by IntoTheBlock, and marks the highest percentage of unrealized losses since October 2024. It essentially means that many investors who bought near recent highs are now in negative territory.

Institutional Bitcoin Demand at Risk

Additionally, the ongoing sell-offs in US spot Bitcoin ETFs have intensified, with February 24th alone recording over $516 million in net outflows and marking the sixth consecutive day of selling pressure. Experts suggest that the primary driver behind these liquidations is the escalating trade tensions between the US and China.

A similar sentiment was echoed by QCP Capital which highlighted that market sentiment remains under strain due to Trump’s recent tariff policies on Canada and Mexico, along with measures to restrict Chinese investment. These macroeconomic factors have contributed to increased uncertainty, prompting investors to offload Bitcoin ETF holdings, which has further pressured the market.

Despite previous concerns over broader market weakness, equities, fixed income, and gold have largely stabilized, while Bitcoin remains flat. BTC’s dominance continues to rise, with altcoins sliding, indicating that bullish traders may already be fully invested, leaving little room for new capital inflows outside of Bitcoin.

QCP Capital said that it remains cautious in its latest update, noting that recent Bitcoin demand has been institution-driven, particularly through firms like Strategy (previously known as MicroStrategy), which has relied on equity-linked note issuances for funding.

Over the past 14 months, crypto-related issuances accounted for 19% of total issuance, hinting that the market for such financing may be reaching a saturation point. If Bitcoin’s price remains stagnant, this could dampen further institutional demand and potentially limit upside momentum.

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