Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Jumps 5.92% in Third-Largest Hike of 2026
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Bitcoin: Miners Face a 5.92% Surge in Mining Difficulty
The Bitcoin network has just imposed a new effort on its miners. On October 16, 2026, the mining difficulty increased by 5.92%, reaching 140.58 trillion at block 971,712. This is its highest level since March 5 and the third largest increase recorded this year. This progression occurs as the network's computing power goes back above one zettahash per second. But behind this activity surge hides a less favorable reality. Miners now have to mobili…
The Bitcoin network has just imposed a new effort on its miners. On October 16, 2026, the mining difficulty has increased by 5.92 %, reaching 140.58 trillion to the 971 712 block. This is its highest level since March 5th and the third largest increase recorded this year. This increase comes as the computing power of the network returns over one zettahash per second. But behind this revival of activity hides a less favourable reality. Miners mus…
Bitcoin (BTC) mining difficulty increased by 5.92% to 140.58 trillion, reaching its highest level in seven months; hashrate surpassed 1 ZH/s, with the next adjustment expected around October 28.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Jumps 5.92% in Third-Largest Hike of 2026
On Friday, at block height 971712, bitcoin mining grew considerably more demanding as the network’s latest difficulty adjustment climbed 5.92% to 140.58 trillion, marking its highest reading since March 5. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Seven-Month High After 5.92% Increase The network’s difficulty, basically how hard miners must work to find the next Bitcoin block, increased […]
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