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Aug 3, 2025

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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Reaches Record 127.6 Trillion Amid Price Drop

Bitcoin's mining difficulty has reached an all-time high of 127.6 trillion, coinciding with a 3% price drop to $113,005 before slightly recovering to $113,250.

Mining Difficulty Overview

• Record difficulty level indicates increased competition among miners.
• Next adjustment on August 9 is expected to lower difficulty by about 3% to nearly 124 trillion.
• Difficulty adjustments occur every 2,016 blocks (approximately two weeks).
• Current average block time is 10 minutes and 20 seconds, slower than the target of 10 minutes.

Impact on Miners

• Higher mining difficulty requires more energy and advanced equipment.
• Older or less efficient operations may incur losses due to low Bitcoin prices.
• Mining firms monitor costs closely; if operational costs exceed earnings from block rewards, they may shut down rigs.
• The predicted drop in difficulty could help some marginal players remain operational longer.

Price Movements

• Bitcoin dropped to $113,005 before rebounding to $113,250.
• Mining conditions and market prices are interconnected; price dips can lead to reduced mining efforts, which may influence future difficulty adjustments.