Bitcoin mining difficulty shrinks 14% from this year's high as plunging revenues force operators to pivot

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Bitcoin mining difficulty shrinks 14% from this year's high as plunging revenues force operators to pivot, impacting capacity. Weak mining economics reduce profitability, causing some miners to exit the market. Forward markets signal little relief through year-end, with prices indicating minimal improvement in mining revenues, exacerbating the industry's struggles with profitability and capacity.