Bitcoin Mining Recovers Quickly After China Crackdown Claims, Network Metrics Stay Strong

Core Insights - The Bitcoin network quickly recovered from alleged mining shutdowns in Xinjiang, with only a brief and modest impact on hashrate observed [1] - Initial reports suggested a significant disruption of 100 EH/s due to shutdowns, but data indicates a smaller, temporary effect [2] - The majority of the mining power dip occurred in North America, not primarily in China, with specific drops reported from Foundry USA and Luxor [3] Mining Power Dynamics - Chinese-origin mining pools experienced a combined decline of about 100 EH/s, but this does not confirm that all losses were from Xinjiang, as these pools operate across multiple regions [4] - The rapid recovery of mining power challenges the notion of a long-term drop of 100 EH/s, with most major mining groups returning to pre-peak levels shortly after the incident [5] Industry Resilience - The Bitcoin mining sector remains robust, with the 7-day simple moving average hashrate showing only a marginal decline, and 30-day averages near recent highs [6] - By 2025, Bitcoin's mining power increased from approximately 700 EH/s to over 1 ZH/s (1,000 EH/s), driven by upgrades from large mining companies and expansion into more locations [7]