BTC GPU mining hasn't been profitable for years. ETH GPU mining (the main one) has gotten way less profitable recently and is scheduled to not be a thing in 6 months to a year. The GPU demand for mining has already lessened in the last months and you can see decreased 2nd hand prices..
Every comment that blames BTC for chip shortages is likely largely incorrect and looking in the wrong place.
Every comment that blames BTC for chip shortages is likely largely incorrect and looking in the wrong place.