Bitcoin Mining Not Threatened by AI, Says Analyst

Bitcoin mining's future has been a topic of discussion among cryptocurrency enthusiasts and analysts, with some predicting that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace it. However, according to Michaël van de Poppe, a well-known crypto analyst, this narrative is nothing more than a typical bear market fear.

The hash rate, which measures the computing power securing the Bitcoin network, has indeed been on the rise despite the falling price of Bitcoin. In 2025, it reached an all-time high above 1.2 zettahashes per second, and while the price has dropped, the network has never been more powerful or secure than it is today.

Van de Poppe suggests that this discrepancy between price and network strength presents an opportunity for investors to buy Bitcoin at undervalued prices. He points out that the market is mispricing Bitcoin relative to its network's strength, and that this disconnect historically closes in favor of the price.