Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Sees Longest Stretch Below All-Time High in Network History
Key Highlights: Bitcoin mining difficulty has remained below its all-time peak for 374 days, marking the longest stagnation period in network history. Publicly traded mining firms—including Riot Platforms, Hut 8, and Keel Infrastructure—have liquidated significant treasury holdings or pivoted resources toward AI infrastructure amid reduced mining profitability. The network’s seven-day hashrate has stabilized above 1 ...