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There’s another reason why Bitcoin is in trouble

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3 years ago

August 31, 2022

Ahron Young

Bitcoin’s collapse over the past six months has been well noted, but there’s another reason why Bitcoin is in trouble – the ability to mine crypto.

The difficulty of mining cryptocurrency is expected to get worse, with prices rising by around 9%.

Miners in North America have begun ramping up production as the northern hemisphere heads towards the cooler months.

Bitcoin’s difficulty adjusts automatically to keep the time required to mine a Bitcoin block to roughly around 10 minutes.

The higher the hash rate, the higher the difficulty.

Analysts are hopeful next generation machines will outpace the older machines being used in countries to increase the hash rate.

So far this year, network difficulty saw its highest month in January, where it hit 9 per cent.

That’s led many to believe a new seasonal trend is emerging, which could further impact the price.

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“The post-summer network hashrate boom is a result of more efficient hardware being delivered, summer temperatures falling in the U.S. and old-generation machines being delivered to low-cost regions,” said Ethan Vera, chief operating officer at mining services firm Luxor Technologies.

Analysts are hopeful next generation machines will outpace the older machines being used in countries to increase the hash rate.

“When bitcoin price fell in [the second quarter] of this year, many miners in North America and Northern Europe unplugged their mid-generation machines. They then began the shipping process to low-cost regions such as Venezuela, and those machines are starting to get plugged in,” Vera said.

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Tech stocks slide as investors rotate into small-cap and value plays

Nasdaq drops 1.84% amid turbulent week; investors pivot to cyclical and value sectors from high-growth tech.

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16 hours ago

February 9, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Nasdaq drops 1.84% amid turbulent week; investors pivot to cyclical and value sectors from high-growth tech.

U.S. equity markets wrapped up a turbulent week with mixed results. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.84%, marking its worst week for large-cap technology stocks since November, while the S&P 500 remained largely unchanged. Investors are weighing concerns about artificial intelligence and potential overinvestment in high-growth areas.

Meanwhile, smaller-cap and value-oriented stocks continued to add to their year-to-date gains. Market participants rotated into cyclical sectors that had lagged, reflecting a shift in investor sentiment and appetite for risk outside the traditional tech heavyweights.

Analysts say this rotation highlights the broader market’s evolving dynamics, as growth concerns collide with opportunities in underappreciated areas. Stay tuned for further developments as the market digests these trends.

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U.S. markets mixed as tech slumps and Fed moves spark uncertainty

Mixed US equity results as tech stocks drop; market uncertainty rises amid Fed Chair change. Join Steve Gopalan’s insights on FX trends.

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4 days ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Mixed US equity results as tech stocks drop; market uncertainty rises amid Fed Chair change. Join Steve Gopalan’s insights on FX trends.

US equity markets posted mixed results as technology stocks fell, reflecting growing concerns about AI disruptions. The delay of key labour data has added to market uncertainty, especially with President Trump’s recent appointment of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX joins us to discuss how these shifts could influence monetary policy, corporate FX strategies, and the broader financial landscape.

We also dive into FX trends, euro-area inflation signals, and Australian dollar movements, exploring what these developments mean for investors worldwide.

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Tech stocks and Bitcoin tumble amid market uncertainty and rising job concerns

Wall Street plummets as tech stocks and Bitcoin fall, raising concerns about job market and economic stability.

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4 days ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street plummets as tech stocks and Bitcoin fall, raising concerns about job market and economic stability.

Wall Street took a sharp hit Thursday as technology stocks and Bitcoin plunged, reigniting worries over the job market and global economic stability. Kyle Rodda from Capital.com breaks down how Alphabet and Qualcomm’s earnings may signal broader tech weakness.

Bitcoin’s recent drop also rattled crypto markets, with Coinbase shares falling sharply. Rodda explains how much of the decline is driven by market fundamentals versus shifting investor sentiment, and how rising AI expenditures are affecting investor confidence in tech.

The surge in unemployment claims, coupled with falling bond yields, is prompting concern over overall market stability.

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