CleanSpark(US:CLSK) 邦妮區塊鏈 Bonnie Blockchain·2025-09-10 11:01Bitcoin Mining Industry Overview - China used to have the most hash rate in the world, but after the ban on Bitcoin mining, many Chinese miners relocated to the US [1][51][52] - Bitcoin mining can revitalize rural communities by partnering with local utilities that have excess power [41][44][45] - Bitcoin mining is an interruptible load, making it a perfect partner for utilities because it can be turned off and on without memory on the A6 [2][48][49] - There are only 450 new Bitcoin mined per day globally, regardless of how many miners there are [3][9] - Bitcoin miners validate each block, and without Bitcoin mining, Bitcoin doesn't exist [79] CleanSpark's Strategy and Operations - CleanSpark sells a portion of its Bitcoin production to cover operating expenses and uses a line of credit secured by its other Bitcoin for new acquisitions [12][13] - CleanSpark writes 5-day future contracts on Bitcoin they plan to sell, generating a premium of 1-4% [13][14] - CleanSpark doesn't sell its "hodl" (older Bitcoin) because it was mined at $20,000 each, which would have a significant tax impact [27][28] - CleanSpark's cost to mine a Bitcoin was approximately $42,000 in the most recent quarter [29][61] - CleanSpark aims to reach 50 exahash this summer [37] - CleanSpark is the last remaining pure-play miner, a strategy favored by institutional investors, with institutional holdings increasing from 10% to nearly 70% in three years [38][39] Market Dynamics and Future Outlook - The adoption of Bitcoin ETFs has changed the market dynamics, providing alternative investment options and influencing the correlation between Bitcoin price and miner performance [33][65] - The company believes Bitcoin will exceed $200,000 this year due to supply and demand dynamics [70][71] - The supply shock, with only 450 new Bitcoin mined daily, will drive the next phase of price increase [4][72]