Why the 2026 Miner Shutdown is Actually Bullish for Bitcoin

Bitcoin mining shutdowns in 2026 showing falling BTC price chart, Bitcoin logo, mining rigs powering down, Bitfarms and Nvidia AI infrastructure graphics

Bitcoin miners are shutting down rigs at one of the fastest rates seen since the 2021 China ban, as a widening gap between production costs and market prices forces the industry into a painful but familiar reset. In early 2026, Bitcoin is trading near $64,000–$67,000, while the average cost to mine a single coin has … Read more