Bitcoin miners are tightening belts as hashprice dips to $28 per PH/day, marking a 50% drop since October 2025 and hitting the lowest post-halving level ever. This has pushed an estimated 252 EH/s of mining power offline, with older rigs no longer profitable, according to CoinShares Q1 2026 figures. Amid this squeeze, EMCD, a major crypto-fintech platform and mining pool, is stepping in with $30 million in support for miners grappling with shrinking returns.
Relief Package for Pressured Miners
EMCD’s new Miner Support Program offers a mix of financing and fee adjustments designed to keep miners afloat. The package includes access to secured loans at a competitive 3.9% APR that align with mining cash flows, allowing operators to cover costs without having to sell Bitcoin into a down market. Fee relief comes as zero pool commission for 60 days, easing overhead during tough times. Advanced miners can tap into discounted Vnish firmware, enhancing ASIC efficiency, while those aiming to expand or migrate have special deals available for hardware and data center services.
Collaboration with Industry Partners
The initiative actively seeks collaboration from hardware makers, hosting firms, and data centers to offer exclusive benefits to miners enrolled in the program. Interested partners can apply through EMCD’s dedicated portal. Founded in 2017, EMCD has weathered multiple crypto cycles and mined over 4,550 BTC during 2025, viewing the current downturn as both a test and an opportunity for resilient operators.
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