Iran War Hits Bitcoin Miners As Energy Prices Rise And Volatility Spikes
Yahoo Finance·2026-03-18 14:55
Iran War Hits Bitcoin Miners As Energy Prices Rise And Volatility Spikes A growing number of analysts are raising alarms about the impact the ongoing war in Iran is likely to have on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC) miners. Miners such as Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: $RIOT), Marathon Digital (NASDAQ: $MARA), and TeraWulf (NASDAQ: $WULF) could take a hit as crude oil prices rise above $100 U.S. a barrel, impacting energy prices. Bitcoin mining remains an energy-intensive industry. And while 50% of the world’s miners op ...