Environmental concerns related to cryptocurrency mining can affect prices. As the energy consumption of Bitcoin mining has drawn global attention, if there are stricter environmental regulations on mining, miners may need to upgrade their equipment to more energy - efficient models. This can increase the cost of mining by 15 - 25%. Miners may reduce their operations, leading to a 10 - 15% decrease in the supply of new Bitcoins. As a result, the price of Bitcoin may increase by 5 - 10%. In contrast, if a new, more environmentally friendly mining technology is developed, it can enhance the public image of cryptocurrencies and attract more investors, potentially increasing prices by 8 - 12%.