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The cryptocurrency mining sector faced a challenging September, marking the third consecutive month of declining daily revenue for publicly traded miners. Despite Bitcoin’s recovery with a 7% value increase during the same period, miners struggled due to a spike in network difficulty and increasing hash rates. According to JPMorgan’s report, while earnings per EH/s decreased significantly, the market capitalization of key U.S.-listed bitcoin miners saw a 4% rise, illustrating mixed responses within the sector. This article analyzes the performance of major U.S. cryptocurrency mining companies in September, spotlighting their operational efficiencies and market trends amid rising challenges. Overall Performance of Bitcoin Miners in September September proved to be a tumultuous month for publicly traded cryptocurrency miners, as they continued to grapple with declining daily revenues. Specifically, the monthly report showcased a 6% reduction in earnings per exahash per second (EH/s) for miners, reaching an average of $42,100. This drop occurred in tandem with a notable increase in Bitcoin’s hash rate, which climbed to 643 EH/s, reflecting a 2% rise from August. These developments hindered profitability, despite a recovery in Bitcoin’s price which gained approximately 7% in value during the same timeframe. Individual Miner Performance: Leading Players’ Outputs Various miners recorded differing results in output and inventory management. Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) emerged as a significant player, processing 705 bitcoins in September, marking a 6% increase compared to the previous month. Notably, MARA opted not to liquidate its holdings, ensuring they retained a substantial stockpile of 26,842 BTC. CEO Fred Thiel emphasized their strong operational strategy and technological enhancements, which contributed to a robust hash rate performance at 36.9 EH/s. Operational Enhancements and Market Positioning Riot Platforms (RIOT) fared well with a remarkable 28% increase in mined bitcoins, totaling 412 BTC for September. This growth is attributed to enhancements in operational…

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