From hardware supply to price speculation, from energy markets to infrastructure, the mining topic was more prevalent than ever at Bitcoin Amsterdam 2025. Matthew Williams, Head of Financial Services at Luxor Technology, a business that is heavily involved in mining pools, hardware distribution, derivative products, and energy services, is one of the voices influencing the direction of this industry.
Matthew discusses Luxor’s recent entry into the energy markets, his experience at the conference, and his candid predictions about the future of Bitcoin in an exclusive CoinHeadlines interview.
Matthew, welcome back to Amsterdam. How has your experience been at Bitcoin Amsterdam this year?
I am attending this conference for the second year, and to be honest, I will take any excuse to visit Amsterdam. I adore this place.
The actual event has been amazing. Although last year was fantastic, this year’s venue is truly one-of-a-kind, extremely well-planned, and the programming has been excellent overall. It is been wonderful being back in touch with mining people and witnessing the ecosystem’s annual changes.
During our conversation, we touched on how Bitcoin mining has shifted dramatically after the global ‘energy war.’ How is Luxor positioned in this new landscape?
To take a step back Luxor focuses on mining infrastructure from multiple angles.
We operate a mining pool, we sell hardware, and we work on financial instruments that help miners manage risk and volatility.
Recently, we moved aggressively into the energy sector.We actually launched as a retail energy provider for miners in Texas, which is one of the biggest mining hubs in the world due to its flexible grid and competitive pricing.
And we’re not stopping there.The plan is to expand across the U.S. and into Canada. Energy is becoming one of the defining factors of mining profitability, so providing miners with better pricing and stable supply is a core part of our long-term vision.
A lot of miners worry about grid volatility and unpredictable electricity rates. What kind of protection or stability can companies expect from Luxor’s energy service?
Electricity is the biggest input cost for miners. If you can secure predictable pricing especially during peak load you’ve already won half the battle.
Our goal is to build structures that allow miners to manage their exposure.That includes flexible contracts, hedging solutions, and ways to optimize operations during high-price moments. The miners who understand energy markets the best are ultimately the ones who survive downcycles.
Let’s talk bitcoin price. If you had to guess where do you see Bitcoin in five years?
Well, I’m absolutely going to be wrongjust like everyone else who makes these predictions.But if I had to put a number on it, finger in the air, I’d say somewhere in the $200,000 to $300,000 range.
That’s a conservative estimate.I don’t think we’re hitting a million dollars. If we ever see Bitcoin at $1M, it would mean something is seriously wrong in the global economy. That’s not a scenario I’d be cheering for.
What’s the biggest misunderstanding people still have about mining or the infrastructure behind it?
People think mining is only about plugging in machines and waiting for money.
In reality, it’s infrastructure, it’s energy, it’s financial engineering, and it’s risk management. Miners today need to be more sophisticated than ever especially with macro uncertainty and high difficulty adjustments.
Finally, what excites you most about the future of Bitcoin mining?
Honestly? The professionalization of the industry.We’re finally seeing miners adopt financial tools, energy strategies, and long-term planning that traditional commodities industries have used for decades.And the intersection of mining + energy is just getting started.That’s the next frontier.