Recent data confirms that the United States continues to dominate global Bitcoin mining, contributing 35.4% of the total network hashrate. Foundry USA has also emerged as the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pool, accounting for 16.9% of the global hashrate over the past 30 days.
Global Bitcoin Mining Overview
According to the latest Bitcoin mining map released by chainbulletin.com, the United States is the current hub of the Bitcoin network’s computational power. As of this report, the U.S. contributes 66.22 EH/s, representing 35.4% of the total global Bitcoin hashrate. Canada follows with 17.87 EH/s, or 9.55% of the network. Combined, these two North American nations account for nearly 45% of the world's Bitcoin mining power.
Major mining pool operators based in the United States include Binance USA, Btc.com, SBI Crypto US, Viabtc US, Poolin US, Slushpool US, Antpool US, F2pool USA, and Foundry USA.
Leading Bitcoin Mining Pools
Data from Btc.com’s global mining pool distribution rankings show Foundry USA as the top performer over the last month, having mined 756 blocks with a hashrate share of 16.9%. Antpool ranked second, mining 659 blocks and accounting for 14.8% of the total hashrate.
Geographic data indicates that mining operations are spread across multiple U.S. states. For instance:
- F2pool operates in Florida and California.
- Btc.com has facilities in Virginia, Colorado, and Washington.
- SBI Crypto US is based in Oregon.
- Foundry USA operates a significant mining pool in Ohio.
Additional operations include Slushpool US in Colorado, California, and New Jersey, and Antpool in Texas. Many smaller American mining facilities also contribute hashrate to these larger pools.
International Mining Presence
Several companies also maintain Bitcoin mining operations outside the U.S. Examples include:
- Huobi, Btc.com, and SBI Crypto operating in Germany.
- Slushpool and Antpool maintaining operations in Amsterdam.
- Slushpool and SBI conducting mining activities in Japan.
- Okex running a mining operation in Hong Kong.
- Slushpool and Poolin operating in Singapore.
- Slushpool also maintaining a presence in Russia.
Network Difficulty and Hashrate
Despite recent declines in Bitcoin’s price, the network’s mining difficulty recently reached a record high of 26.64 T. Although the global hashrate has slightly decreased from its peak of 217.212 EH/s on the 20th, it remains strong at approximately 197.591 EH/s, indicating continued miner participation and network security.
Sustainable Energy in U.S. Mining
With the U.S. leading in Bitcoin mining, there is growing interest in its energy consumption profile. Recent congressional hearings focused on the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining.
Brian Brooks, CEO of BitFury and former Acting Comptroller of the Currency, referenced a Q3 2021 report from the Bitcoin Mining Council, indicating that 57.7% of global Bitcoin mining relied on sustainable energy sources. Within the U.S., that figure was approximately 31%.
More recently, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor announced that the sustainable energy mix for global Bitcoin mining had increased to 58.5% in Q4 2021. He attributed this improvement to advances in semiconductor technology, the rapid expansion of mining in North America, the exit of miners from China, and a global shift toward sustainable energy and modern mining techniques.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of Bitcoin mining occurs in the United States?
The U.S. currently accounts for 35.4% of the global Bitcoin hashrate, making it the largest contributor to the network’s computational power.
Which is the largest Bitcoin mining pool?
Foundry USA is currently the world’s largest mining pool, with a 16.9% share of the total hashrate over the past month.
How sustainable is Bitcoin mining in the U.S.?
Approximately 31% of the energy used for Bitcoin mining in the U.S. comes from sustainable sources, according to a recent industry report.
Why is the U.S. a dominant player in Bitcoin mining?
Factors include favorable regulatory conditions, access to sustainable and affordable energy in certain states, and a influx of mining companies relocating from other regions.
What is Bitcoin network difficulty?
Mining difficulty is a measure of how hard it is to find a new block compared to the easiest it can ever be. It adjusts regularly to ensure block times remain consistent.
Has the Bitcoin hashrate been affected by the market downturn?
While the price of Bitcoin has declined, the network hashrate remains near all-time highs, indicating strong miner commitment and network security.