Overview of Bitcoin Mining Landscape in Q3 2025
As we transition into the third quarter of 2025, the landscape of international Bitcoin mining showcases some pivotal developments, particularly regarding the distribution of hashrate power.
United States: The Leading Nation
Notably, the United States has preserved its position as the leading nation in Bitcoin mining, despite a marginal decrease in its share of the global hashrate. As of the end of June, the U.S. commanded 35.81% of the total global hashrate, reflecting a slight decline from 36.025% reported on May 27, 2025—a drop of 0.60%. This translates to a total computational capacity of 323.4 exahash per second (EH/s).
Russia and China’s Mining Efforts
In contrast, Russia has ramped up its mining efforts, registering a significant increase of 6.12% since the previous report, bringing its share to 16.61%. This elevation in hashrate corresponds to an output of 150 EH/s. Meanwhile, China has also increased its contributions, lifting its share modestly from 13.727% to 13.84%, amounting to approximately 125 EH/s.
Other Contributing Nations
Other countries contributing to the global mix include:
- Paraguay with 3.87% (35 EH/s)
- United Arab Emirates (UAE) at 3.54% (32 EH/s)
- Oman and Canada occupying 2.99% and approximately 2.935% of the global hashrate, respectively.
However, much of Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East remain largely underrepresented or entirely unreported in terms of mining activity, often shaded in gray on the respective heat map. This includes nations like Greenland and North Korea, which either engage in minimal Bitcoin mining or lack sufficient data reporting.
Geographical Divide in Bitcoin Mining
The global Bitcoin mining intensity map, sourced from hashrateindex.com, highlights a substantial geographical divide, with North America, certain European states, and portions of Asia overwhelmingly dominating the distribution of Bitcoin hashrate.
Competitive Atmosphere and Future Dynamics
As the third quarter commences, the dynamics between these countries hint at an underlying competitive atmosphere. While the U.S. maintains its leadership status, Russia’s recent growth in hashrate share heralds a potential shift in power dynamics within the Bitcoin mining sector. The unfolding events in Q3 may reveal more about changes occurring behind the scenes than what is presently visible on the surface.
