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Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Hashrate Plunges as Arctic Freeze Forces Major Miner Curtailments

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  • Severe Arctic winter weather caused major Bitcoin mining pools to curtail operations, reducing hashrate and pressuring miner profitability amid rising electricity costs and subdued prices.
  • Long-term relief depends on planned power generation but near-term challenges remain for miners.
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