Bhutan’s crypto engagement has long attracted the community, but the recent notable activity has led to several speculations. The country has potentially stopped its crypto mining operations. As per the data from Arkham Intelligence, the Royal Government of Bhutan has shifted up to $44.44M in $BTC only 3 hours ago, raising the total transferred amount to $72.3M over the past 24 hours. Keeping this in view, the market participants consider this to be an indication of the country’s halt on Bhutan’s mining activity.
HAS BHUTAN STOPPED MINING BITCOIN?Bhutan just moved another $44.44M BTC out of its accounts. Bhutan has moved $72.3M BTC out of its addresses in the past 24 hours.Bhutan’s last >$100K BTC inflow was over 1 year ago. Has Bhutan stopped mining Bitcoin? pic.twitter.com/qvQuKXXoaU
— Arkham (@arkham) March 18, 2026
Bhutan $72.3M $BTC in 24 Hours Indicate Likely Mining Activity Halt
In line with the on-chain data, the Royal Government of Bhutan has transacted up to $44.44M in Bitcoin ($BTC) out of the addresses it runs. With this latest transaction, the total amount transferred by it has hit the stunning $72.3M over twenty-four hours. This move has strengthened the speculation that Bhutan has finally halted its crypto mining activity. Particularly, the latest transfers occur a year after the last inflow surging above $100K.
Country’s Shift in Bitcoin Strategy Gets Worldwide Attention
Hence, according to Arkham Intelligence, the sheer size of the $BTC shift by the Royal Government of Bhutan raises crucial questions about the country’s long-term approach regarding digital assets. The lack of new mining inflows, along with massive outflows, backs this speculation. Overall, while the worldwide interest in state-supported crypto endeavors broadens, the next steps of Bhutan will be keenly watched by the policymakers and investors alike.
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