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Jeffrey Neal Johnson

The Great Pivot: Bitcoin Miners Are Becoming AI’s Landlords

The digital asset sector is currently witnessing a massive divergence. As of the end of the first week of February, Bitcoin has corrected to approximately $62,000. In previous years, a drop of this magnitude would have devastated every stock in the sector. However, a specific subset of companies is decoupling from the volatility of cryptocurrency markets. These operators are executing the Great Pivot, shifting their focus from solely mining digital coins to powering the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.

For investors, the critical metrics are shifting. The valuation of these companies is no longer just about Exahash (mining speed) but about Megawatts (power capacity). The United States' power grid is increasingly congested. Bringing new high-voltage transmission lines online takes anywhere from four to six years due to regulatory hurdles and supply chain issues.

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