Bitcoin is often celebrated as a decentralized network, with mining power 
distributed globally to ensure security and neutrality. However, a closer look 
at mining activity suggests that this decentralization may not be as evenly 
distributed as it appears. While individual theories can participate in 
mining, the majority of the network’s hash power is concentrated among a 
relatively small number of large mining pools and geographic regions. Why 
Bitcoin’s Mining Distribution Deserves A Closer Look Bitcoin mining is not as 
globally decentralized as many assume. Analyst Lucky revealed on X that while 
the network is technically permissionless, a significant share of its 
hashpower is still concentrated in a few regions. Related Reading: Bitcoin 
Mining Nationalized? US Senators Float Bold New Reserve-Backed Bill 
Furthermore, estimates suggest that roughly 68% BTC mining power is 
distributed across three major countries: the United States, China, and 
Russia. This concentration is not coincidental but driven by fundamental 
factors such as infrastructure, energy access, and regulatory dynamics. 
Currently, the US has emerged as a leader due to the rise of institutional- 
scale mining operations, strong access to capital markets, and relatively 
stable regulatory clarity in states like Texas. Despite the official bans, 
China continues to contribute to global hashpower through underground or 
relocated mining operations, often supported by inexpensive hydro and coal 
energy. Meanwhile, Russia benefits from abundant low-cost electricity and 
colder regions where cooling costs are minimal. This dynamic highlights an 
important reality where BTC decentralization exists, but its mining ecosystem 
is shaped by real-world power, policy, and energy economics. Ultimately, 
following the distribution of hashpower offers a clearer picture of where BTC 
influence within the network truly resides. How New Tariffs Could Pressure 
Bitcoin And Risk Assets US President Donald Trump is back in focus with a new 
wave of tariff plans, proposing a 25% levy on the full value of goods that use 
imported steel and aluminum. An investor known as Sjuul AltCryptoGems on X has 
outlined that during earlier tariff announcements of Trump, Bitcoin and the 
broader crypto market dropped hard. Meanwhile, this time, uncertainty is 
already elevated due to the war. Sjuul pointed out that if these policies 
escalate into a full-scale conflict, it could amplify volatility across 
financial markets. During the period, the Bitcoin whales were actively placing 
resistance in the market, and making it clear that the price would not break 
above the $70,000 level as the US trading session advanced. According to 
Crypto Seth, as news surrounding tensions involving Iran emerged, BTC whales 
appeared to use the event as a catalyst to push the market lower, triggering a 
wave of liquidations. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whales Still Favoring Short 
Positions Amid Sideways Price Action In total, 185,806 traders were 
liquidated, with losses reaching approximately $406,52 million. Crypto Seth 
noted that this wasn&#8217;t random volatility but a calculated move, where 100x 
Degen longs were caught offside. At the same time, data shows that short 
leverage is building above the $69,000 level, as indicated by heatmap 
activity. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

Bitcoin Mining Not As Globally Decentralized As It Appears — Here’s Why

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