Bitaigen Research In this article we review the recent shift in behavior of Bitcoin miners after the peak of sell‑offs, noting an unexpected rebound in hash rate that has set a new all‑time high. By combining on‑chain data with market sentiment, we analyze whether this may signal that Bitcoin has bottomed and what the potential outlook could be. For a deeper understanding of the underlying logic and associated risks, please continue reading.
Indeed, as miners increase their mining effort again after the sell‑off peak, the total network hash rate reached a new high of 627 EH/s in August, suggesting that Bitcoin may have shown bottoming signals and could be poised for a recovery.
Foreign media outlet *CoinDesk*, citing CryptoQuant data, reported that the miners’ sell‑off wave peaked last week, with roughly 19,000 BTC sold on August 5 alone. As the selling pressure gradually eased, miners “surrendered” and quickly restored mining activity; the report concludes that Bitcoin bottoming signals are already emerging.
Network Hash Rate Hits New High
- Total network hash rate: On August 12 it surpassed 627 EH/s, establishing a historic peak.
- Compared with the sluggish state in early July, the hash rate has rebounded markedly.
Even though Bitcoin’s price fell sharply last week and the hash price (revenue per TH/s) dropped to a historic low—an indicator of mining profitability—the hash rate rose instead of falling, indicating that miners have not slowed their operations despite market‑driven sell pressure.
Miner Capitulation and Capital Outflows
CryptoQuant further points out that a miner capitulation event may have occurred last week: when Bitcoin’s price slipped to around $49,000, the outflow of miners’ capital accelerated in tandem. On August 5 alone, miners moved 19,000 BTC off‑chain—the highest level since March 18.
“Because the average operating profit margin compressed to 25%, the lowest since January 22, miners were forced to sell a portion of their Bitcoin to cover operating costs.” — CryptoQuant
During bull markets, such miner capitulation events typically appear when Bitcoin prices approach a bottom. Data from CoinGecko shows the current Bitcoin trading price at roughly $60,960, up 3.3 % over the past 24 hours.
Post‑Halving Miner Revenue and Market Expectations
- In April 2024 the Bitcoin block reward halved, causing a substantial decline in miners’ revenue—a fact widely acknowledged.
- 10x Research, using a model based on historical halving cycles, estimates that miners could off‑load roughly $5 billion worth of Bitcoin within 4‑6 months after the halving. The firm expects a noticeable upward price movement for Bitcoin only around October.
Conclusion
After a brief sell‑off, miners have intensified their mining activity, driving the total network hash rate to a new high, which indicates that Bitcoin may have bottomed. If the hash rate remains elevated, market sentiment could gradually improve.
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