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1Departmenf of Business Administration, University of Western Macedonia, Grevena, Greece.
Abstract:
The environmental impact of Bitcoin (BTC) has been a source of concern due to its substantial energy consumption, which is a result of its proof-of-work mining algorithm and transaction processes. The global usage levels of Bitcoin are comparable to those of some affluent nations. This study examines the nonlinear causal relationship between the energy consumption of Bitcoin and its price volatility. In order to evaluate causality, we implement a nonlinear Granger causality test that is bolstered by artificial neural networks (ANNs). These networks are capable of recognizing intricate, nonlinear relationships that conventional linear models may be unable to identify. Our results indicate a substantial causal relationship between the price volatility of Bitcoin and fluctuations in its energy consumption, indicating that energy usage patterns can be used as indicators of market behavior. These findings have significant implications for regulators and investors, under-scoring the necessity of monitoring energy consumption trends to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the Bitcoin market dynamics and to inform policy decisions.
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