On Monday, Bitcoin saw a modest increase after completing its fourth halving on Friday, with prices rising 1.8%. Public cryptocurrency miners witnessed gains, with Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms showing rises of 3% and 5%, respectively. The halving event, occurring every four years, reduces incentives for Bitcoin miners while restricting the supply of new Bitcoins. Despite this, some analysts predict potential short-term risks for Bitcoin. Larger, well-established mining operations are better positioned to navigate the halving, while smaller operations may face challenges. Hash rates, indicating computational efficiency, are crucial in determining the profitability of mining.