Rising Difficulty Keeps Pressure on Bitcoin Miners

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Mining difficulty remained historically high despite the recent dip, staying well below the November peak of 155.9 trillion but far above long-term averages. This sustained elevation means competition for block rewards remains intense, especially for smaller or less efficient mining operations.

For miners, high difficulty translates directly into higher operating costs per block. As a result, efficiency, energy pricing, and access to modern hardware are becoming more important than ever in determining which mining firms can stay profitable in 2026.

[cryptobro]

efficiency is basically the whole game now, cheap power or you’re out