What is the impact of natural gas futures prices on the value of cryptocurrencies?

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• Mar 22, 2022 · 3 years ago
  At BYDFi, we have observed that natural gas futures prices can have a notable impact on the value of cryptocurrencies. As the price of natural gas futures increases, it can lead to higher energy costs for mining, which can reduce the profitability of mining operations. This can potentially decrease the supply of newly minted cryptocurrencies, causing their value to rise. Conversely, when the price of natural gas futures decreases, it can lower energy costs for mining, making it more profitable. This can incentivize more miners to participate, increasing the supply of cryptocurrencies and potentially putting downward pressure on their value. It is important for investors and traders to monitor natural gas futures prices and their potential impact on the cryptocurrency market.
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