Bitdeer Challenges MARA in Bitcoin Mining Capacity

Bitdeer Technologies Group reports a 71 EH/s Bitcoin mining capacity, surpassing MARA’s 61.7 EH/s. This achievement results from a significant increase in self-mining operations, with over 636 BTC mined in December 2025 and a focus on AI cloud expansion.

Bitdeer’s significant increase in hashrate underscores a strong competition to MARA Holdings, potentially impacting market dynamics and investor perceptions.

Bitdeer Technologies Group, based in Singapore, has seen its total hashrate under management climb to 71.0 EH/s, which includes 55.2 EH/s dedicated to self-mining activities. This increase positions it as a formidable contender to MARA Holdings’ 61.7 EH/s hashrate. Operations span several global sites, including Rockdale, Texas, with expansion efforts ongoing in Ohio, Ethiopia, and Canada.

This surge in capacity is largely attributed to the mass production of Bitdeer’s proprietary SEALMINER rigs, which have fueled substantial growth in their mining operations. Matt Kong, Chief Business Officer, emphasized:

“SEALMINER mass production continues to accelerate the expansion of our self-mining operations, driving more than a fourfold increase in Bitcoin production year over year.”

The implications for the Bitcoin market are significant, as Bitdeer’s growing capacity may alter global hashrate shares and influence Bitcoin price dynamics. Bitdeer mined 636 BTC in December, a 339% increase year-over-year, while continuing to hold 2,017 BTC.

As Bitdeer continues its expansion, there are potential regulatory considerations, especially concerning environmental impacts and energy consumption. This scenario also hints at technological advancements within the industry, especially given their AI cloud ambitions.

The culmination of these actions reflects a shift in industry trends, where mining companies like Bitdeer are diversifying into AI. The high hashrate might lead to increased scrutiny from regulatory bodies, although such involvement has not yet materialized.