Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Mining Profitability Jumps 2% as Price and Hashrate Rise 7% and 5%

Bitcoin mining profitability rose by 2% in July 2025, driven by a 7% increase in Bitcoin’s price and a 5% growth in the network’s hashrate, according to a research report from investment bank Jefferies [1]. The surge in profitability reflects the positive impact of Bitcoin’s price movement and increased network activity, which have benefited institutional participants in the digital asset space.

The network hashrate—a key measure of mining competition and difficulty—rose by 5% during the month, signaling greater computational power being directed toward the Bitcoin network. This increase translated into higher mining output for large-scale operations, particularly in the U.S. U.S.-listed miners collectively accounted for 26% of the global hashrate, up from 25% in June [1]. These firms mined a total of 3,622 bitcoin in July, compared to 3,379 in the prior month.

Among the top-performing firms, IREN mined the highest amount at 728 bitcoin, while MARA Holdings closely followed with 703 BTC. MARA also reported the highest energized hashrate at 58.9 exahashes per second (EH/s) by the end of July, with CleanSpark trailing at 50 EH/s [1]. The increased hashrate share demonstrates the growing dominance of well-capitalized firms in the sector.

Profitability per exahash/second also improved. A hypothetical one EH/s mining operation would have generated approximately $57,000 in daily revenue during July, up from $56,000 in June and $50,000 a year prior [1]. This suggests that despite rising competition, higher Bitcoin prices and improved operational efficiencies have contributed to stronger returns for miners.

The broader Bitcoin mining industry is consolidating in favor of larger players who are better positioned to handle rising hashrate and capital expenditures. Analysts note that Bitcoin’s price resilience remains a critical factor supporting mining profitability, even as the network becomes increasingly competitive [1]. Institutional investors continue to expand their mining capacity and optimize operations amid evolving market dynamics, with high institutional investment reaching $765 million, signaling further interest in the sector.

Despite these gains, mining profitability remains below levels seen before the most recent halving event. Nevertheless, the July improvements point to a sector poised for continued growth, supported by strong institutional backing and a favorable BTC price rally.

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[1] Bitcoin Mining Profitability Rose 2% in July Amid BTC Price Rally, Jefferies Says (https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/17/bitcoin-mining-profitability-rose-2-in-july-amid-btc-price-rally-jefferies-says)

[2] Bitcoin Mining Profitability Rises 2% in July Driven by 7% (https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-bitcoin-mining-profitability-rises-2-july-driven-7-price-gains-2508/)