According to Taras Kulyk, CEO of Synteq Digital, US tariffs on ASIC imports could slow Bitcoin mining hashrate growth in America, potentially reducing its global dominance from over 40%. Jeff LaBerge, head of capital markets at Bitdeer, stated that miners are adapting by prioritizing efficiency upgrades, creating a $4-6 billion annual market opportunity. Lauren Lin from Luxor Technology noted that tariffs add costs but miners are using secondary markets for relief, with uncertainty persisting due to ongoing trade negotiations.

According to Taras Kulyk, CEO of Synteq Digital, US tariffs on ASIC imports could increase mining costs by 10-50%, potentially slowing Bitcoin hashrate growth in the US but not ending it, as miners adapt through secondary markets and local production, which may affect global BTC supply and trading dynamics. Jeff LaBerge of Bitdeer highlighted that efficiency improvements and diversification into AI could offset costs, influencing miner profitability and BTC price stability. Competition from AI data centers, as noted by Kulyk, may further pressure US miners to consolidate or innovate, impacting long-term market strategies.

According to Taras Kulyk, CEO of Synteq Digital, US tariffs on imported ASICs could increase mining hardware costs by 10-50%, potentially slowing BTC mining expansion in the US but not ending its global hashrate dominance, as miners adapt through secondary markets and manufacturers like Bitdeer increase local production to reduce risks. Jeff LaBerge, head of capital markets at Bitdeer, noted that competition from AI data centers and limited ideal US locations may further erode growth, shifting focus to efficiency upgrades for profitability.

According to industry experts cited in the report, U.S. tariffs on imported ASICs could increase Bitcoin mining equipment costs by 10-50%, potentially slowing BTC hashrate growth in America. Taras Kulyk, CEO of Synteq Digital, stated that U.S. hashrate dominance may plateau due to rising global competition from countries like Pakistan and Ethiopia. Lauren Lin, head of hardware at Luxor Technology, noted ongoing uncertainty in tariff policies, with miners adapting through robust secondary markets for pre-owned rigs. Jeff LaBerge of Bitdeer highlighted that efficiency improvements in newer ASICs could offset costs, while competition from AI data centers and diminishing ideal U.S. sites may shift mining investments abroad, affecting BTC production dynamics.