Bitcoin mining difficulty adjusts for the 15th time this year, decreasing by 0.74%

Odaily Planet Daily News The Bitcoin network completed its 15th difficulty adjustment of the year at block height 959,616, with mining difficulty decreasing by approximately 0.74%. Since the beginning of 2026, the network has experienced 9 downward adjustments and 6 upward adjustments.

Since the start of 2026, Bitcoin mining difficulty has dropped from 146.47 trillion to 126.23 trillion, a decrease of 13.82%. Over the same period, the price of Bitcoin has fallen by 26% compared to January 1st; the estimated daily revenue per PH/s of hashrate (hashprice) has declined from $37.39 to $32.21. Some large mining companies are redirecting power resources towards AI infrastructure and cloud service clients. (News Bitcoin)