Bitcoin mining is a highly competitive industry where ASIC manufacturers compete for dominance. The top three manufacturers by market share are
Bitmain, MicroBT, and Canaan.

ASIC MARKET OVERVIEW

Bitmain remains the dominant leader in the ASIC market with a substantial 65-75% share. MicroBT is the closest competitor, with market share ranging from 20-35%. Canaan holds a smaller share of the market but continues to compete through its AvalonMiner series.

Each company leverages their relationships with chip foundries and their latest models to cater to miners globally.

The current market is shaped by technological
advancements in efficiency and the competitive pricing of units based on energy efficiency,
which is measured in Joules per Terahash (J/TH).

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Furthermore, the main factor impacting the pricing of an ASIC machine is its energy efficiency.
As shown in the figure below, we can determine that the energy efficiency of the chip directly
affects the price of the machine.

The lower the J/TH ratio, the higher the price of the machine. Conversely, the higher the J/TH (i.e., the less efficient the machine), the lower the price.

The price of the most efficient machine (under 19 J/TH) is 85.77% higher than the least efficient
machines currently on the market (38 to 68 J/TH).

The price difference highlights the premium that is placed on higher efficiency in Bitcoin mining equipment, where lower energy usage per terahash (higher efficiency) results in significantly higher market prices.

(This is a direct reference to the ASIC Price Index).

Additional Factors Impacting Bitcoin ASIC Prices

Bitcoin Market Price: When Bitcoin’s price is high, mining becomes more profitable, which increases the demand for mining hardware, driving up prices. Conversely, when Bitcoin’s price drops, demand for mining machines can fall, causing a decline in prices.

Mining Difficulty: As more miners join the network, the difficulty to mine Bitcoin increases, which drives demand for more efficient ASICs. A higher difficulty can lead to higher prices for machines that provide a competitive edge in efficiency

Chip Supply and Manufacturing: Dependence on chip foundries (TSMC, Samsung, SMIC) can cause price fluctuations based on supply chain disruptions and technological advancements.

Shipping and Import Costs: Logistics, shipping rates, and insurance contribute to overall costs, especially for international transactions.

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