JPMorgan Reports 43% Surge in US Bitcoin Miners’ Market Cap to $56B

Bitcoin miners saw a 43% rise in market cap in September, surpassing $50 billion, despite a 10% revenue drop due to a surge in network hashrate and increased competition.

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Summary

JPMorgan’s report highlights a 43% increase in the combined market cap of 14 U.S.-listed Bitcoin miners, reaching $56 billion in September. However, miner profitability dropped, with revenue falling by 10% and gross profit by 17%, driven by a 9% rise in network hashrate to 1,031 EH/s. Despite these challenges, most miners outperformed Bitcoin itself, indicating continued competition in the sector.

Terms & Concepts
  • Hashrate: The total computational power used by miners to process transactions and secure the Bitcoin network, often measured in exahashes per second (EH/s).
  • Market Capitalization: The total value of a company’s outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying share price by total shares; in crypto mining, it reflects market valuation of listed mining firms.
  • Bitcoin Miner Revenue: Income earned by Bitcoin miners from block rewards and transaction fees, which can fluctuate based on network difficulty and market conditions.