Bhutan's Strategic Shift in Bitcoin Holdings
- Significant Reduction in Reserves: Bhutan has divested approximately 70% of its Bitcoin reserves over the past 18 months, decreasing from 13,000 BTC in October 2024 to 3,954 BTC, with a current market value of about $280.6 million, indicating a major retreat from cryptocurrency investments.
- Mining Revenue Decline: Bitcoin mining activities in Bhutan have slowed significantly, with no revenue exceeding $100,000 generated in over a year, reflecting a drastic reduction in profitability within this sector.
- Economic Pressures Driving Decisions: The drop in Bitcoin's price from around $90,000 to approximately $71,000, coupled with historical highs in network difficulty, has diminished the profitability of small-scale state-owned mining operations, prompting Bhutan to reassess its Bitcoin strategy.
- Power Sales More Attractive: Analysts suggest that Bhutan's direct sale of hydroelectric power to India may now be more profitable than Bitcoin mining, making this strategic shift particularly noteworthy amidst a global trend of institutional investors moving towards Bitcoin.
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Bitcoin (BTC) Support & Resistance Level
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 51381.628 | 55242.164 | 59270.928 | 63131.464 | 67160.228 | 71020.764 | 75049.528 |
| Fibonacci | 55242.164 | 58255.877 | 60117.751 | 63131.464 | 66145.177 | 68007.051 | 71020.764 |
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