A strategist at Charles Schwab argues that Bitcoin's $60,000 price level represents a structurally significant floor because it aligns closely with the all-in production costs of the most efficient mining operations. When market prices approach the cost of mining, unprofitable miners are forced to exit, reducing selling pressure and historically signaling a cycle bottom. This energy-based valuation model treats the cost of production as a fundamental anchor for Bitcoin's price, similar to how commodity markets behave. The analysis suggests that rather than being driven purely by sentiment, Bitcoin's recent drawdown may have found durable support grounded in real-world operational economics, providing a framework for investors assessing downside risk at current price levels.


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