AI Boom Crushes Trump's 'Made-in-America' Bitcoin Mining Ambitions
Donald Trump's plan to make Bitcoin mining in America a reality is faltering due to the AI boom and prolonged crypto slump. The overall market value of Bitcoin has dropped by about $1 trillion from its October 2025 peak, making it less appealing for miners to verify transactions and earn rewards.
The economics of mining Bitcoin have never looked less favorable, even after a recent rally. Trump's pledge to ensure that Bitcoin mining activity is centered in the US is rapidly disintegrating under the twin forces of the AI boom and crypto slump.