On July 4, Riot Platforms transferred 500 BTC to NYDIG custody, signaling a potential sale to raise liquidity. This transfer highlights the funding challenges faced by public Bitcoin miners to expand AI capabilities. On July 6, rare bottom-zone readings indicate severe pressure on Bitcoin miners due to low hashprice. Miner survival now depends on the ability to withstand current weak mining profits. On July 8, the US Energy Information Administration projects electricity consumption will climb to 4,399 billion kilowatt-hours by 2027.
