Bitcoin2026-08-09 10:55:03Jiang Zhuoer: Bitcoin’s Current Phase Looks Like a ‘Breathing Stop’ in Bottoming, Not a ‘Calm Bottom’In a recent post, Jiang Zhuoer, founder of Bitcoin mining pool B.TOP, said that Bitcoin's previous three major bottoms were all accompanied by high losses and large volatility, while the current market is characterized by insufficient losses and relatively small fluctuations. He believes that rather than betting on an unprecedented 'calm bottom,' it is more appropriate to view the present situation as a 'breathing phase' during the bottoming process. To illustrate his point, Jiang cited the 2018 market: BTC's $6,000 level was tested multiple times and many investors viewed it as a bottom that would not break. Before the breakdown, BTC traded sideways in the $6,000-$7,000 range for about two and a half months, which he likened to the current two-month sideways movement between $60,000 and $70,000. The price subsequently fell to $3,000. Jiang's comparison draws a parallel between the two consolidation patterns, suggesting that the current range may be similar to the pre-breakdown phase in 2018.2060
Roughnecks2026-08-09 05:39:58Roughnecks, a mining pool backing BIP-110, says it will halt mining operationsRoughnecks, a mining pool that supports the BIP-110 protocol, said on X that it will stop conducting mining operations under the Roughnecks name after a team meeting. The group also urged miners on the BIP-110 chain, under the current algorithm, to pause mining until further notice. Roughnecks said the move should not be viewed as a failure of the BIP-110 movement, describing it instead as a transition into the next stage. It thanked supporters and said the fight would continue, but that Roughnecks would no longer serve as the vanguard. Earlier, the pool discovered the first two BIP-110 blocks, which it said remain the only two BIP-110 blocks found so far. The statement was carried by Odaily.1970
Bitcoin2026-08-06 10:03:08B.TOP Founder Jiang Zhuoer Predicts BTC Bear Market Bottom at $44,016 on Oct 31According to ChainCatcher, Jiang Zhuoer, founder of Bitcoin mining pool B.TOP, used historical data from the previous three Bitcoin bull-bear cycles to forecast the bottom of the current bear market. He said the drawdown ratios across four cycles are 86.9%, 84.1%, 77.6% and 65.1% (the current cycle's forecast), corresponding to a BTC price of $44,016, with the bottom expected to appear on October 31.2160
Bitcoin2026-07-29 06:33:54Foundry USA mines six straight blocks as Bitcoin reorg resolves at height 941,881A short-lived fork appeared on the Bitcoin network on March 24 after Antpool mined block 941,881 at 15:49:35 UTC and Foundry USA produced a different version of the block 12 seconds later. The split briefly left two competing chains at the same height. ViaBTC then extended the Antpool version with block 941,882, while Foundry USA kept building on its own branch. Foundry USA went on to mine blocks 941,883 through 941,886 in succession, giving its branch the lead in cumulative work. Nodes later reorganized to the Foundry USA chain, which became the winning version of the ledger. As a result, blocks mined by Antpool and ViaBTC on the losing branch were orphaned. The miners involved lost the associated block rewards and transaction fees. Transactions that were not confirmed on the winning chain returned to the mempool and were later confirmed in subsequent blocks.2400
EMCD2026-07-27 12:11:50EMCD launches miner support program with up to $30 million in backingBitcoin mining pool and crypto finance platform EMCD said on July 27 that it has rolled out a Miner Support Program offering up to $30 million for eligible miners. The package includes financing, fee reductions, and discounts tied to hardware and infrastructure partnerships. The announcement comes as Bitcoin miners continue to face sharp profitability pressure after the halving. CoinShares Q1 2026 data showed hashprice had fallen to about $28 per PH per day, down 50% from its October 2025 peak and marking a post-halving low. Hashrate Index data also showed roughly 252 EH/s had left the market as weaker economics forced many older machines offline. EMCD said its program includes collateralized liquidity at a 3.9% annualized rate for miners under cash pressure, a 60-day mining pool fee waiver, Vnish firmware discounts for older or less efficient rigs, and procurement and data center support for capacity expansion and hashrate migration through partner networks. Founded in 2017, EMCD said it operates a Bitcoin mining pool across more than 120 markets, manages over 30 EH/s of hashrate, and ranks among the world’s top 10 Bitcoin mining pools.1800
mining pool2026-07-24 08:15:17Crypto Mining Pools Explained: Types, Rewards, and How to Pick the Right OneSolo mining is tough. Mining pools let you combine hashrate with others for steady rewards. This guide breaks down pool types, reward models (PPS, FPPS, PPLNS), fees, and top 2025 pools so you can choose wisely.970
Litecoin2026-07-24 01:15:16Litecoin Mining Guide: Hardware, Setup Steps, and Key Profit DriversLitecoin mining now largely depends on ASIC hardware, pool participation, and electricity costs. This guide breaks down how mining works, what equipment is needed, setup steps, and the main factors affecting profitability.830
Foundry2026-07-23 23:50:16Foundry Captures 30% of Zcash Hashrate Days After Launching New Mining PoolFoundry Digital’s new Zcash mining pool quickly reached about 30% of the network’s hashrate, supported by institutional miner interest and a new explorer, Zcashinfo.com.2150
