The economics of Bitcoin mining just hit a breaking point. Current production cost per BTC sits at $74,600, while the full all-in expense has climbed to $137,800. These margins are forcing publicly traded mining operations to pivot hard—many are now redirecting their infrastructure toward AI and high-performance computing contracts, where profit margins look substantially better. It's a strategic shift that could reshape the entire mining landscape as profitability pressures mount.

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CodeAuditQueenvip
· 11h ago
Oh my, a total cost of $137,800? Isn’t this just like a reentrancy attack—losing money with every mining attempt, looping endlessly. The miners are switching to AI infrastructure, which basically means there’s a flaw in the business logic and a quick fix is needed.
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GateUser-c802f0e8vip
· 12-05 22:59
The mining cost is almost equal to the coin price now, so what's the point of playing anymore... Switching to AI is indeed a last resort.
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UncleWhalevip
· 12-05 22:58
BTC mining has already hit the ceiling. Shifting to AI computing power—I've got to say, that's a pretty smart move... but can it really make money?
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TokenRationEatervip
· 12-05 22:57
Miners are really going to have a hard time; these costs are a bit outrageous.
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GweiObservervip
· 12-05 22:41
The mining costs are almost catching up with the coin price. How can this business still be viable?
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MidnightGenesisvip
· 12-05 22:31
On-chain data shows that miners' costs have peaked. What does the figure $137,800 mean? According to past experience, such turning points often signal an impending major shakeout. It’s worth noting that their move toward AI computing power is not a simple one. Interestingly, there may be more than just profit motives behind this... Late-night contract change monitoring confirms that some mining pools are indeed quietly reallocating their assets. As expected, market efficiency will naturally adjust, but the question is, who will truly profit in this round of transition?
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