Bitcoin Miner Fee Revenue Drops to 10-Year Low, Under 0.7% of Total Income

BitcoinWorld Bitcoin Miner Fee Revenue Drops to 10-Year Low, Under 0.7% of Total Income Bitcoin miners are earning less than 0.7% of their total revenue from transaction fees, the lowest share in a decade, according to data from The Block.

The latest figures, which track miner income composition, show that fee revenue has dwindled to levels not seen since 2015. This shift has significant implications for the security and sustainability of the Bitcoin network.

What the Data Shows As of early 2025, transaction fees account for a fraction of a percent of the total revenue miners collect. The vast majority of their income still comes from the block subsidy — the newly minted bitcoins awarded for each block mined.

Historically, fees have fluctuated with network congestion. During periods of high activity, users bid up transaction fees to get their transfers confirmed quickly, temporarily boosting miners’ fee income. However, recent trends indicate a persistent decline in fee contribution.