Bitcoin Mining Recovers Quickly Post-China Crackdown Claims, Metrics Remain Strong
Bitcoin's network quickly recovered from a brief mining disruption in Xinjiang on December 13. Initial reports suggested a major shutdown in Xinjiang, affecting 100 EH/s of Bitcoin's [network](https://holder.io/coins//). However, data indicates the impact was smaller and temporary.
- Nano Labs founder Jack Jianping Kong reported an 8% hashrate drop due to inspections in Xinjiang.
- North American mining groups, like Foundry USA and Luxor, experienced significant drops, contributing to about 200 EH/s loss, possibly due to cold weather.
- Chinese-origin pools showed a combined decline of approximately 100 EH/s, but not solely from Xinjiang.
The rapid recovery of mining power by December 17 challenges the notion of a prolonged 100 EH/s drop. Most large mining groups returned to pre-peak levels, with only a 20 EH/s deficit.
Despite the temporary setback, broader metrics indicate the resilience of the Bitcoin mining sector:
- The 7-day simple moving average hashrate slightly declined, while 30-day averages remain near recent highs.
- In 2025, Bitcoin's mining power increased from 700 EH/s to over 1 ZH/s due to equipment upgrades and expanded operations.
The incident highlights that local disruptions in areas like Xinjiang have less global impact as mining spreads. The network remains robust amidst evolving regulations in China and other regions.