Bitcoin mining difficulty adjusts for the 15th time this year, down 0.74%

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Bitcoin analysis shows that mining difficulty decreased by 0.74% at block height 959,616, the 15th adjustment of 2026 so far. The network has recorded nine reductions and six increases. Difficulty is now at 126.23 trillion, down 13.82% from 146.47 trillion. Bitcoin’s price has fallen 26% since January 1, and hashprice has dropped to $32.21 from $37.39. Several major firms are reallocating energy resources toward AI and cloud services.

Odaily Planet Daily reports: The Bitcoin network completed its 15th difficulty adjustment of the year at block height 959616, with the mining difficulty decreasing by approximately 0.74%. Since the beginning of 2026, the network has experienced nine difficulty reductions and six increases.

Since early 2026, Bitcoin mining difficulty has decreased from 146.47 trillion to 126.23 trillion, a decline of 13.82%. During the same period, Bitcoin’s price fell 26% compared to January 1; the estimated daily revenue per PH/s, or hashprice, dropped from $37.39 to $32.21. Some large mining companies have redirected their power resources toward AI infrastructure and cloud service customers. (News Bitcoin)

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