Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops 10% As Miners Get Rare Relief

Bitcoin miners just got a rare bit of relief. TL;DR Bitcoin mining difficulty has fallen by just over 10%, one of the largest downward adjustments in the network’s history. The move makes it easier for active miners to find blocks after a slower-than-target adjustment period. The drop gives efficient miners some breathing room, but it… Continue reading Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops 10% As Miners Get Rare Relief

Bitcoin Miners Face A Harsh December: Rising BTC Difficulty, Falling Hashprice

According to CoinWarz, the next difficulty adjustment is expected at block 927,360, moving the target from 149 trillion to close to 150 trillion. That is a modest rise, but it matters because Bitcoin miners are already working with very thin margins. Hashpower is strong enough to push difficulty up even while returns stay near record… Continue reading Bitcoin Miners Face A Harsh December: Rising BTC Difficulty, Falling Hashprice