Bitcoin Mining Companies Contemplate Sale amid Intensifying Competition

According to Bloomberg, Cipher Mining is considering interest from potential buyers. The company has initiated negotiations but has not committed to a sale, indicating that discussions are still in the early stages.
Against the backdrop of rapid development in the AI industry and the growing demand for data centers, miners are facing income challenges after the Bitcoin halving event in April. This financial pressure has prompted many in the industry to consider strategic choices. Analysts from JPMorgan emphasize the trend of AI companies exploring alternative solutions such as leasing power or obtaining data center capacity from BTC miners due to limitations in directly accessing electricity.
Meanwhile, North American Bitcoin miner Core Scientific recently signed a long-term contract with CoreWeave, and CleanSpark acquired GRIID Infrastructure for $1.55 billion. In the competitive landscape, Riot Blockchain is also attempting a strong acquisition of Bitfarms, highlighting the intensified global market competition.
When commenting on industry dynamics, Kerrisdale Capital expresses doubts about the sustained competitiveness of publicly listed BTC miners in the United States due to the highly commercialized nature of the industry and increased international competition.