... in the future potential of the cryptocurrency. However, the worsening mining conditions – rising network difficulty and shrinking margins – compel even such HODL proponents to rethink their approaches. The sale of 475 BTC in April signals Riot's transition from pure accumulation to a more balanced treasury strategy, where some newly mined coins may be sold to support business activities. At the same time, Riot asserts that it still believes in the “long-term value of bitcoin” and will closely ...

... sector will need to modernize and improve environmental sustainability—considering the global trend towards reducing carbon emissions. In the medium- to long-term, coal companies will increasingly face challenges associated with the "green" transition, although coal will remain in demand for providing base energy supply in several countries in the coming years. Renewable Energy: Accelerated Capacity Growth and Environmental Effects Renewable energy sources (RES) continue to rapidly gain ...

... sector. For investors, this "bet on both horses" strategy can be appealing, though it carries risks of missing out on explosive BTC price growth (if resources are diverted to HPC) or, conversely, the risks associated with the capital-intensive transition into a new domain. Aside from Riot and Marathon, other public miners are also actively adapting. For example, Hut 8 Mining and US Bitcoin Corp announced a merger, aiming to synergize resources and reduce mining costs. Hive Digital Technologies ...

... for future developments. Key Factors Affecting Ethereum Price in May 2025 Network Upgrades (e.g., Cancun Upgrade) One of the essential drivers of ETH's value is the technical upgrades to the Ethereum network. In 2022–2023, the platform successfully transitioned to a Proof-of-Stake algorithm (The Merge) and introduced the ability to withdraw staked coins (Shanghai/Capella upgrade). Subsequently, at the end of 2024, the Cancun upgrade (Deneb) was conducted—a significant milestone in Ethereum’s ...

... participants, albeit slightly diminished from extreme levels. Investors are assessing the new informational backdrop and preparing for further market movements. Crypto Market: Consolidation at High Levels Following the rapid growth in July, the market transitioned into a state of **consolidation** at the beginning of August. Many leading coins have pulled back from historical highs by several percentage points, largely due to natural profit-taking by major holders at these heights. For instance, over ...