Bitcoin mining difficulty drops 10% in second-largest negative adjustment of 2026
The Block·
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Bitcoin mining difficulty drops 10% in its second-largest negative adjustment of 2026, handing surviving miners roughly 11% more bitcoin per unit of active hashrate. However, all-in production economics remain underwater at current prices, with miners still facing significant losses despite the short-term benefits, indicating ongoing financial struggles for the industry.
The cut hands surviving miners roughly 11% more bitcoin per unit of active hashrate, but all-in production economics remain underwater at current prices.