Bitcoin (BTC) Energy Use Estimates Diverge by Measurement Method
Bitcoin
October 15, 2026
14:45
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A 2024 survey-based estimate put annual electricity use at 138 TWh, while a live economic model showed 204.44 TWh annualized on Oct. 15, 2026.
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