Gemini's eOTC platform to aid miners amid market challenges
Gemini's eOTC platform to aid miners amid market challenges
Gemini's new eOTC platform aims to support crypto miners navigating a difficult market environment. The platform offers enhanced transaction options and stability.
Bitcoin miners have faced a tumultuous year, with the April 21 halving event cutting block subsidies by 50% and a significant drop in USD-denominated network transaction fees. This, coupled with a sharp increase in network hash rate, has pressured miners' revenues. By late June, the post-halving hash price plummeted to a record low of $0.0459 per Th/s before a slight recovery in July, the exchange said in a blog post.
In response, miners have been liquidating reserves, which hit a 14-year low of 1.9 million Bitcoin by June 19, and engaging in mergers and acquisitions to conserve cash, exemplified by Hut 8 and US BTC Corp's activity in late 2023. This trend is expected to continue as miners seek capital to offset declining USD revenues.
Gemini’s electronic Over-the-Counter (eOTC) trading platform has emerged as a crucial tool for miners needing to quickly convert bitcoin into fiat currency or other digital assets. Designed for fast trade execution and large transactions, the platform helps miners manage cash flow, cover operational costs, and invest in new equipment despite market volatility.
The eOTC platform provides several key benefits to Bitcoin miners:
1. On-demand liquidity: Miners can quickly liquidate holdings, ensuring they have the necessary funds to sustain operations without delay, even amid crypto market volatility.
2. Efficient net settlement: The platform offers intraday trading credit and daily net settlements, enhancing capital efficiency and trading flexibility within Gemini’s secure ecosystem.
3. Privacy and security: As a full-reserve exchange and qualified custodian under New York Banking Law, Gemini ensures the confidentiality and security of assets. It is also licensed by the New York State Department of Financial Services and is SOC 2 Type II compliant.
4. Competitive pricing: eOTC competitive pricing helps miners maximize returns on large volume trades.
Gemini's eOTC platform, tailored to the needs of miners, provides a stable and efficient trading environment, crucial for maintaining profitability in a volatile market.
As the cryptocurrency industry evolves, such platforms will play an increasingly vital role in supporting the ecosystem's key players.
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