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Why did Bitcoin double in 2024?

Bitcoin more than doubled in 2024 driven by the U.S. markets regulator's approval for exchange-traded funds tied to its spot price, and optimism over easing regulatory hurdles with Donald Trump set to return to the White House.

Where is bitcoin mining based in 2024?

In 2024, Bitcoin mining remains domiciled mainly in East Africa, with Ethiopia leading in shear hashrate, which accounts for 2.5% of global hashrate. According to numbers from Ethiopia Electric Power (EEP), this year alone, Ethiopia raked in over $55 million from electricity sales for Bitcoin mining, which accounted for 18% of their total revenue.

Will Nigeria join the bitcoin mining race in 2025?

Additionally, as more Bitcoin mining gains ground in West Africa, 2025 could see countries such as Nigeria joining the Bitcoin mining race via hydroelectricity and flared gas, with other regions facing similar energy challenges joining the mix.

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