Bitcoin Miners Are Financing AI Data Centers with High Interest

Bitcoin miners' partially driven AI and data center boom is increasingly financed through high-yield bond issuances. According to TheEnergyMag's latest bulletin, companies developing AI data centers raised $33 billion in long-term senior bonds excluding convertible debt in the last 12 months. While traditional energy companies borrow at 4-5% interest, AI and crypto-linked issuers pay 7-9%; the average coupon rate fell to 7.2% by the end of 2025 according to Janus Henderson data.

High-Interest Bonds in Bitcoin Miners' AI Transformation

High interest rates are mainly seen in former Bitcoin miners turning to AI infrastructure: CoreWeave 9% and 9.25%, Applied Digital 9.2%, TeraWulf 7.75%, Cipher Mining 6.125% and 7.125%. Creditors value regulated energy as infrastructure credit, and AI and Bitcoin as growth credits. While Nvidia's fourth quarter profit rose 94% and revenue 73%, Bitcoin miners plan 30 gigawatt new power capacity for AI workloads. Credit ratings and perceived risks determine interest rate spreads in AI infrastructure development.

Credit ratings and perceived risks drive interest rate spreads in AI infrastructure development. Source: TheEnergyMag

BTC Price and Critical Support Resistance Levels

Today's BTC price is at 66,872.40 USD level, downtrend continues with a -2.47% drop in 24 hours (RSI: 40.64). Visit our BTC detailed analysis page for detailed review.

• Supports: S1: 64,239 USD (⭐ Strong, -4.19%), S2: 60,000 USD (⭐ Strong, -10.51%)
• Resistances: R1: 69,683 USD (⭐ Strong, +3.93%), R2: 78,962 USD (⭐ Strong, +17.77%)

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Frequently Asked Questions About BTC Mining and AI Financing

• Why are Bitcoin miners issuing high-interest bonds? Infrastructure investment for AI data centers carries high risk, creditors demand 7-9% interest.
• Will BTC price break the 60,000 USD support? Score 62/100 strong support, it could be tested if downtrend continues.
• How is the AI boom affecting BTC miners? Former miners are planning 30 GW capacity for AI workloads, Nvidia growth is the trigger.