币界网报道：Bitcoin miners are bracing for a potential 50% drop in revenue following the upcoming Bitcoin halving event in April 2024, according to industry analysts. The halving will reduce block rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, directly impacting miners' income streams. Major mining firms like Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms have been accumulating Bitcoin reserves and upgrading equipment to prepare for the reduced rewards. Marathon currently holds over 13,700 BTC ($570 million), while Riot maintains about 7,300 BTC ($304 million). Experts suggest miners may need to sell portions of their reserves to cover operational costs post-halving, potentially creating selling pressure in the market. The industry is also seeing increased merger and acquisition activity as smaller miners seek financial stability through consolidation. Some analysts predict the hashrate could drop by 20% as less efficient miners shut down operations after the reward reduction.