Bitcoin mining just got easier — but not for long, as hashrate roars back

Bitcoin's network hashrate reached an all-time high of over 1.2 trillion hashes per second, despite a decrease in mining difficulty. The mining difficulty fell to 146.7 trillion, down approximately 2.7% from the previous peak of over 150.8 trillion. This change occurred leading up to the next adjustment predicted for October 29, 2025, which will likely increase the difficulty to 156.92 trillion. The increase in hashrate indicates that miners will need to allocate more computing resources to add new blocks, intensifying competition and pressures on operational margins due to reduced block rewards and rising expenses. In response, mining companies are diversifying their revenue streams, investing in AI data centers to mitigate reliance on crypto mining revenues. However, this shift has resulted in conflicts over energy resources between AI and crypto sectors. Additionally, regulatory trade tariffs imposed by the U.S. have added further challenges, particularly for miners in affected regions, potentially complicating the acquisition of mining hardware amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, especially with China.

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