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ERCOT Batch Zero: A New Scoreboard in AI Power Arms Race
WorldPingWhat happened
Bitcoin miners have found a new way to flex.
In 2021, they competed on mining machine preorders and exahashes promised.
In 2024 and 2025, the contest shifted toward HPC contracts: who could sign a major customer and announce the biggest deal.
Key facts
- In 2021, they competed on mining machine preorders and exahashes promised.
- In 2024 and 2025, the contest shifted toward HPC contracts: who could sign a major customer and announce the biggest deal.
- Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:30:19 UTC.
Why it matters
Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.
What to watch next
- Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
- Liquidation clusters around the current price
- ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up
Sources
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