Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Reaches Record High of 136 Trillion
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Reaches Record High
- Bitcoin mining difficulty has increased to an all-time high of 136 trillion, up from 134.7 trillion.
- This new peak was recorded on September 6, 2025.
- The increase reflects enhanced efficiency of mining hardware and heightened competition among miners.
- This marks the fifth consecutive rise since June, reversing a decline to 116.9 trillion in that month.
Impact on Miners
- Miners face increased computing power demands to validate transactions and earn rewards.
- Hashrate remains near record levels, but analysts note a divergence between hashrate and difficulty.
- Smaller miners may struggle due to higher operational costs and reduced revenue per terahash.
- Profitability issues are prompting smaller miners to liquidate their holdings to cover expenses.
American Bitcoin Goes Public
- American Bitcoin has gone public on Nasdaq after merging with Gryphon Digital Mining, now trading under the ticker ABTC.
- The merger involved backing from Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.
- Post-merger, Bitcoin's price is at $111,821, reflecting a 0.64% increase over 24 hours.