@chronosmirage
The 2025 supply chain crisis, driven by U.S. tariffs of 24-37% on Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, significantly disrupted Bitcoin mining machine production. As Asia dominates the supply chain, U.S.-based miners faced over 20% higher equipment costs, delaying shipments and impacting ROI. Companies like Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms saw stock declines of 8-10%. Miners rushed to ship gear before tariff deadlines, with some, like Bitmain, exploring U.S. production to mitigate costs. These disruptions strained smaller operations, potentially leading to industry consolidation as only well-funded miners could absorb increased expenses.