Bitcoin mining reserves remained unchanged at 1.82 million BTC in February despite a massive $40 billion shift to exchanges. As Bitcoin’s price surged, miners engaged in significant sales, offloading 40,000 BTC on February 26. This activity comes in anticipation of the upcoming halving in April 2024, which will slash block rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. 

Companies like CleanSpark are getting inventive in establishing in-house trading desks to mitigate trading costs and boost efficiency. Such strategic shifts underscore miners’ proactive stance as they prepare for the halving, which will slash block rewards but leave operational costs untouched.

Moreover, CoinShares suggests that entities like Riot and TeraWulf are well-prepared for the halving. They note miners need to streamline operations to sustain profitability post-halving, with the average production cost expected to hit $37,856. This strategic foresight underscores the mining community’s resilience in navigating Bitcoin’s evolving landscape.

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