Is the US the Best for Bitcoin Mining?

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hodler_2014Full Member
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#1Nov 11, 2019, 06:46 PM
Are there tons of new mining operations popping up in the US? I wonder if it's really the best spot for mining. How much are the utility bills over there? Anyone got better suggestions?
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0x4lphaFull Member
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#2Nov 13, 2019, 12:43 PM
US miners are crushing it with the highest hash rates globally. I think it shows that states where mining is legal are ideal, especially where most miners are concentrated.
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#3Nov 13, 2019, 04:20 PM
Seems like after China banned Bitcoin mining, a lot of miners migrated to the US. Probably because of lower electricity costs and legal status for mining here. New York and Texas seem to be the hotspots.
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atlas51Member
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#4Nov 13, 2019, 09:39 PM
Yeah but Germany's electricity is crazy expensive right now. Their hashrate is only 4.48%. And miners in the US might soon face restrictions too. Kazakhstan’s already got licensing requirements.
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yield21Member
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#5Nov 13, 2019, 11:07 PM
America's energy prices are low for sure. You thinking about colocating your rigs?
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whale420Senior Member
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#6Nov 13, 2019, 11:44 PM
Average electricity in the US is about 10 cents for commercial use, residential is pricier. Some companies offer better rates, just gotta find a legit colocator.
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mr_chadMember
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#7Nov 14, 2019, 01:42 AM
I love the idea of moving to the US one day, but yeah, mining costs can be high compared to other countries. Canada might be cheaper with better temps for mining hardware. But the US still leads in active miners.
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#8Nov 14, 2019, 03:41 AM
Honestly, the best place to mine is where you can score a great electricity deal. It could be anywhere really. You don’t have to stick to the usual rates.
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hyperwalletHero Member
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#9Nov 14, 2019, 08:45 AM
A lot of new miners came to the US after their local mining was shut down. Lower electricity cost and legality are huge draws. The US is way ahead in hash rates for sure.
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leo.rocketFull Member
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#10Nov 14, 2019, 01:53 PM
China used to dominate mining, but now they’ve shut it all down. The US has plenty of power available and mining here is still profitable. Other countries might struggle with power shortages.
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BasedDefiHero Member
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#11Nov 14, 2019, 03:25 PM
All these stats can be misleading. What’s ‘best’ varies person to person. Electricity prices are key, but not the only factor. You also gotta think about cooling costs, taxes, and the location.
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#12Nov 14, 2019, 08:01 PM
I read that Germany and Ireland barely contribute to mining. Spain’s got cheaper power but still low hashrate. Russia’s losing a lot of miners too, probably due to restrictions.
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SilentWhaleSenior Member
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#13Nov 15, 2019, 01:14 AM
Where are you based? Just because the US is on top doesn’t mean you can just roll in and start raking in profits. Other countries have cheaper electricity too.
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0xBullNewbie
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#14Nov 15, 2019, 04:05 AM
If your electric bills are low, then why not mine? But high costs make it pointless. Cooler climates help with energy savings too. Research is key for effective mining.
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#15Nov 16, 2019, 09:11 AM
Russia might double its energy share for mining soon, but they’re still figuring out regulations. This could be huge for the industry.
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wolf69Full Member
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#16Nov 16, 2019, 10:59 AM
Energy costs are number one, then regulations. If it's not profitable, why bother?
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atlas51Member
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#17Nov 16, 2019, 01:26 PM
It’s crazy how some sites are blocked for Russian IPs, but mining hasn’t stopped. Siberia is getting major investments due to cheap energy. I think stats will shift in Russia's favor soon.
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#18Nov 16, 2019, 06:08 PM
Not sure if Texas and New York still have the cheapest rates. Canada and Iceland could be better with cooler temps and less dust.
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AtomicLedgerFull Member
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#19Nov 16, 2019, 11:34 PM
Yeah, but New York and Texas are starting to regulate or even ban large-scale mining. Definitely something to watch if you’re thinking of investing.
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atlas51Member
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#20Nov 17, 2019, 02:11 AM
Dust isn’t a huge issue, but my buddies use basic filters for their ASICs. Canada might have more mining challenges than the US.
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