Bitcoin mining difficulty rises 5.92% to 140.58T at block height 971,712

Bitcoin mining difficulty rises 5.92% to 140.58T at block height 971,712

N
News Editor
2026-10-16 15:59:56
Bitcoin completed its latest mining difficulty adjustment at block height 971,712, with the difficulty rising 5.92% to 140.58T, according to data from mempool.space. The move followed the previous adjustment, which had marked a slight 0.03% decrease and brought difficulty to 132.72T. The latest change reflects the network’s regular difficulty recalibration mechanism as recorded by the on-chain data platform. No additional details were provided in the source report beyond the updated difficulty level, the percentage change, the block height, and the prior adjustment figure.

According to mempool.space data, Bitcoin completed its latest mining difficulty adjustment at block height 971,712, with difficulty increasing 5.92% to 140.58T.

The previous adjustment was a slight 0.03% decrease, which set difficulty at 132.72T.

This article was originally published by Bit.Fan. For more cryptocurrency news and market insights, visit www.bit.fan.
100

Disclaimer:

The market information, project data, and third-party content displayed on this platform are for industry information sharing only and do not constitute any form of investment advice or return commitment.

Cryptocurrency trading carries high risks. Users should fully assess their risk tolerance and make independent decisions. All profits, losses, and legal responsibilities are borne by the users themselves.