Mining Industry Challenges - Bitcoin mining margins are shrinking due to rising energy costs and increased competition [1] - Only miners with low-cost power or those adopting AI and high-performance computing (HPC) are likely to survive [1] - Major players are shifting towards AI and compute infrastructure, squeezing smaller miners [1] - After the 2028 Bitcoin halving, block rewards will be cut to around 1.5 BTC, potentially making it difficult for most mining firms to remain profitable without higher fees or prices [1]

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