AI Mining Shift May Lower BTC Hashrate

Binance Research suggests some miners pivoting to AI workloads could affect the overall Bitcoin network hash rate. Certain operators may find AI more profitable if BTC price volatility reduces mining returns.

Data shows about 3–5% of ASIC rigs were repurposed for AI tasks in 2024, although such machines are less efficient than standard GPU clusters for deep learning. Analysts warn that if the AI sector keeps booming, up to 10% of BTC gear could be diverted by 2025.

A lower hash rate might boost rewards for remaining miners, but if BTC rises above $120 тыс., many “departed” participants may reenter, sparking another wave of competition.