Panama City, Panama, July 27, 2026 — EMCD, a global crypto-fintech platform and one of the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pools, announced the launch of its Miner Support Program, giving eligible miners access to up to $30 million* in financing, fee relief, and partner benefits.

The program is being introduced as Bitcoin miners face a sharp profitability squeeze. Bitcoin’s hashprice — a key measure of mining revenue per unit of compute — has fallen to approximately $28/PH/day, down 50% from its October 2025 peak and marking an all-time post-halving low, according to CoinShares Q1 2026 data. Hashprice is influenced by Bitcoin price, transaction fees, network difficulty, and block subsidy levels, making it a closely watched operating metric for miners after halving events reduce new BTC issuance per block. An estimated 252 EH/s has been taken offline, according to Hashrate Index data cited by CoinCentral in April 2026, as operators using older-generation hardware found margins were no longer viable. Three consecutive negative difficulty adjustments, the first such streak since July 2022, have reflected broad pressure across the sector.

EMCD has operated its mining pool since 2017 and said its users mined more than 4,550 BTC through the platform in 2025. The company described the current environment as both a stress test and a structural opportunity for operators that remain active.

Program Structure

EMCD said the Miner Support Program combines restructured fees, negotiated hardware and infrastructure arrangements, and access to the company’s liquidity and yield products. The company described the package as a mining-focused toolkit available to operators in any region.

Miners facing cash flow pressure may access EMCD’s secured liquidity facilities at 3.9% APR to help cover operational costs without selling assets into a down market. EMCD said the products differ from generic crypto-backed credit lines because they are structured around mining-specific cash flow cycles and bundled with other elements of the program. According to the company, the effective cost of capital may be reduced further when financing is combined with fee relief and hardware savings, rather than assessed on the rate alone.

Miners seeking to protect margins on each block can apply for zero pool commission for 60 days, reducing overhead while hashprice remains depressed. Operators using older or underperforming hardware can also access preferential pricing on Vnish firmware, described by EMCD as the market’s leading third-party ASIC optimization software. Firmware optimization, hosting terms, and power efficiency are especially important during low-hashprice periods because small changes in uptime, energy use, or pool fees can affect whether older machines remain economical. Miners looking to expand or relocate capacity can receive special terms on equipment and data center services through EMCD’s partner network.

Partner Participation

EMCD is inviting hardware manufacturers, data centers, and hosting providers to participate in the program by offering exclusive terms to eligible miners. Partner applications can be submitted through the program website:

“We’ve been through every cycle in this industry since 2017 — the rallies, the winters, the halvings. What we’ve learned is that the operators who survive aren’t the ones who wait out the downturns. They’re the ones who use them. This program is our commitment to making sure our miners have the tools to do exactly that.” — Michael Jerlis, Founder & CEO, EMCD.

*The stated amount reflects the maximum aggregate value of support, including financing, fee reductions, and partner offers, that may be made available under the program and does not constitute a reserved fund.

About EMCD

EMCD is a global cryptocurrency mining pool and infrastructure provider. Founded in 2017 as an early industrial BTC mining operation in Europe, EMCD now serves users and businesses across more than 120 markets. The company has over 30 EH/s of hashrate and ranks among the global top ten. EMCD said it is committed to security, reliability, and transparency, with a mission to make it simpler for individuals and businesses to build, earn, and transact with digital assets.

EMCD was recognized as Best Mining Pool by Coingape in 2026 and by Finance Feeds in 2025.

PR contact: Nadia Pereira, EMCD, pr@emcd.io