Bitcoin Price Falls Again - Mining Profitability Impact

Bitcoin Falls 5%: Mining Profitability Impact

Bitcoin fell 5% in 24 hours, squeezing miner margins. Here’s what changes for revenue/TH, break-even power costs, and practical steps to stay profitable.

Analysis as of January 21, 2026.

Executive Summary (Bitcoin falls 5% in 24 hours)

Bitcoin falls 5% in 24 hours, which typically reduces miner revenue per TH by roughly the same percentage unless fees spike.

With fees currently low and network competition high, the biggest risk is margin compression for higher power-cost miners. Focus on efficiency (W/TH), uptime, and disciplined power pricing.

Current Market Situation

BTC is around $89,023 (about -5% over 24h). Network competition remains intense at roughly ~1.0 ZH/s (≈1,...