Bitcoin's hashrate reached a record 1,000 EH/s on January 3, nearly doubling since January 2024, and has since stabilized around 780 EH/s. Major miners like Marathon and Riot Platforms are expanding operations despite reduced rewards from the April halving, holding significant Bitcoin treasuries valued at billions. Institutional interest is rising, with Bitcoin ETFs surpassing $100 billion in net assets, driven by improved regulatory clarity and a secure network, encouraging large investors to enter the market.
