Bitcoin, Crypto Mining Companies Increasingly Explore AI As Alternative Revenue Source
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The AI wave of disruption that has been affecting multiple industries this year has also extended its roots into the Bitcoin mining industry. In a surprising turn of events, some Bitcoin mining companies have been jumping ship in favor of AI, courtesy of higher profits for their computing power. One of the best examples was Cipher Mining, a company that previously conducted Bitcoin mining operations. It recently made the transition, supported by tech titans such as Google and Amazon. Cipher Crypto investors were also on board with the move, judging by the 50% plus rally that it’s the company’s stock achieved in the last few weeks. Cipher’s transition underscores the attractive nature of the AI segment. This may entice more Bitcoin companies to go down that direction. Will the Migration of Bitcoin Mining Companies to AI affect Mining Hash Rate? While the migration of mining companies in favor of AI highlights shifting dynamics, it may not necessarily underscore a major impact. Especially when factoring in that Bitcoin mining difficulty has been rising over time. Higher difficulty means lower profitability especially with more mining companies joining the segment. Moreover, volatile Bitcoin prices also influence the level of profitability. Some analysts believe that AI may offer an alternative revenue generation avenue for crypto mining companies. Moreover, the crypto market experienced a bearish retreat for the last few weeks, which consequently affected miner profitability. Recovery periods still allow Bitcoin mining companies to benefit. Canaan is one of the best examples of such a scenario. The company specializes in mining equipment and also engages in BTC mining. Canaan stock price performance revealed that it was just as severely affected by the recent crypto crash. The stock price traded as high as $2.05 on 20 October, but was down to $1.11 by 4 November. Canaan…
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