064 Bitcoin Mining Annual Outlook 2026 w/ Nico Smid
Published: January 12, 2026
Duration: 44:33
📄 NiceHash Annual Bitcoin Mining Report
👉 https://www.nicehash.com/annual-bitcoin-mining-report
In this episode of HashrateUp, Jesse sits down with Nico Smid, founder of Digital Mining Solutions, to break down the NiceHash Annual Bitcoin Mining Report and what it reveals about the current state of Bitcoin mining.
They unpack key insights from the report, including hashrate growth, compressed hashprice, ASIC pricing dynamics, manufacturer self-mining, and why AI and HPC competition is pushing miners toward the fringes of the energy system.
Topics covered include:
Why mining economics remain under pressure What falling ASIC prices...