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As Bitcoin’s price continues its meteoric rise, demand for Bitcoin mining machines has surged, especially in Shenzhen, China, where popular models like the Antminer S21 have increased by 30% compared to last year.&nbsp;
Bitcoin recently <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/12/18/bitcoin-price-hits-all-time-high-of-108k-eyes-110k-next/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">soared to $108,000</a>, with experts predicting it could reach as high as $200,000 by next year. This surge in price has attracted miners from countries like Russia, the U.S., and Canada, who are rushing to buy mining equipment.
The Huaqiangbei market in Shenzhen, China, has seen a major spike in mining machine sales, with some models already sold out. Vendors report that foreign buyers from Russia, Ethiopia, the U.S., and Canada are buying in bulk, sometimes purchasing hundreds or even thousands of units, according to <a href="https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202412/17/AP6760ffd7e4b0927280fef26d.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Wenweipo</a>.
This global demand is driven by the high profitability of Bitcoin mining, especially in regions with cheap electricity, like Russia and Canada. In Russia, where electricity costs as little as $0.02 per kWh, Bitcoin mining is particularly lucrative, prompting miners to invest heavily in machines.&nbsp;
Canada also benefits from affordable power, drawing miners to set up operations in its electricity-rich regions. In addition, the political climate in countries like Russia and Canada offers favorable conditions for cryptocurrency mining, adding to the global appeal.
Experts like Geoffrey Kendrick from Standard Chartered Bank predict that Bitcoin’s price will continue to rise, with predictions of $200,000 by next year. Bitcoin’s fixed supply—only 21 million coins—adds to its appeal, as scarcity fuels its value.&nbsp;
With demand for mining equipment on the rise, Bitcoin mining machines are now an essential investment for those looking to profit from the digital currency’s impressive gains.
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Bitcoin Mining Machines Prices Jump 30% Amid Demand Surge

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