The new trade tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump could further strain the already pressured Bitcoin mining ecosystem, according to Kristian Csepcsar, chief marketing officer of Braiins. Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on all countries exporting to the US, along with additional penalties targeting major trading partners. This comes as Bitcoin mining faces significant challenges, including a declining hashprice, which fell to all-time lows of $50 in 2024. Csepcsar notes that tariffs are compounding past difficulties, with mining hardware imports from China facing steep tariffs. He warns that if the trade war continues, countries with lower tariffs and better mining conditions may see significant growth, as the US could take a decade to advance cutting-edge chip manufacturing. As a result, Bitcoin mining firms are likely to experience losses in the near term, posing risks to Trump's crypto agenda, which seeks a more pro-crypto stance.

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