⚡⛏️ BITCOIN MINING DIFFICULTY DROPS BY 11%: THE LARGEST NEGATIVE ADJUSTMENT SINCE 2021 ⛏️⚡
2026 opens with a historic event for the Bitcoin network: mining difficulty has just dropped by 11%, marking the largest negative adjustment since China's famous crackdown on miners in 2021.
Mining difficulty measures how complex it is to solve blocks and thus 'mine' new Bitcoins.
When this decreases, it means that less computing power is active on the network — an indicator of reduced hashrate. In this case, the current drop could be linked to a mix of factors: the recent rise in energy costs, extreme weather conditions in the United States, and the reduction of profit margins after the 2024 halving.
This decrease temporarily alleviates pressure on miners, facilitating block validation and improving the profitability of those who continue to operate.
However, it is also a signal of tension in the sector: some less efficient facilities are likely shutting down machines in anticipation of more favorable conditions.
The market is watching closely: such a marked drop in difficulty could signal a rebalancing phase and open new opportunities for more resilient and well-capitalized miners.
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