Bitcoin mining in 2024 is a whole different ballgame, and nobody knows that better than Bitfarms CEO Ben Gagnon. With Bitcoin smashing past $90K, Ben spills the tea on everything from why Pennsylvania is suddenly the hot spot for miners to how institutional money is finally waking up to the potential of this space. He talks about Bitfarms’ big moves into the U.S., the evolution of capital markets, and what it takes to stay ahead in this wild industry. From energy strategies to Trump’s ripple effects and why this bull cycle hits different, Ben doesn’t hold back on what’s really shaping Bitcoin mining right now.
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00:00 - Intro 01:17 - Ben Gagnon Background 05:31 - Funding Bitcoin Operations 10:15 - Bitcoin Bull Market Insights 12:34 - Mining Stocks Performance Issues 16:07 - Riot's International Expansion Risks 21:54 - Bitfarms' US Expansion Strategy 25:10 - Pennsylvania and Bitcoin Relationship 28:16 - Bitfarms' Team Dynamics 32:04 - Current Buy Mode Status 35:02 - AI in Bitcoin Mining 38:50 - Unspoken Bitcoin Topics 42:44 - Future of Bitcoin
