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Bitcoin miners have offloaded about 61,000 BTC as soaring energy costs—linked to geopolitical tensions—have squeezed mining margins. In parallel, the market is at 99.8% YES for April 19.
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are driving up energy costs and compressing mining margins, prompting miners to sell rather than hold through the post-halving period.
Riot Platforms and Marathon Digital are liquidating reserves to fund infrastructure. Both firms have also indicated a pivot toward AI and high-performance computing after the 2024 halving.
The reported 0.2-point move suggests the market is absorbing the news without sharp swings.
This miner-led selling is described as a structural shift rather than short-term noise. With energy cost spikes forcing liquidation, miners are selling BTC holdings instead of holding through the post-halving period.
At 99.8% YES for April 19, traders treat a dip below $60,000 as near-certain. Buying YES at 99.8¢ pays $1 if Bitcoin dips, reflecting a narrow margin consistent with strong bearish conviction.
Energy market developments and any further escalation in Middle East geopolitical tensions will be key to whether selling pressure continues. De-escalation or declines in energy costs could alter the bearish outlook.
Investors should also watch for announcements from major mining firms regarding additional asset liquidations or further strategic pivots to AI computing.

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