Bitcoin’s network completed its 15th mining difficulty adjustment of 2026 at block height 959616, with difficulty reduced by about 0.74%. So far this year, the network has recorded nine downward adjustments and six upward moves. Since the start of 2026, mining difficulty has dropped from 146.47 trillion to 126.23 trillion, a decline of 13.82%. Over the same period, Bitcoin’s price has fallen 26% from Jan. 1, while estimated daily hashprice per PH/s slid from $37.39 to $32.21. The report also said some large mining companies have been redirecting power resources toward AI infrastructure and cloud service clients. The figures were cited by Odaily, which referenced News Bitcoin.
Bitcoin completed its 15th mining difficulty adjustment of 2026 at block height 959616, with difficulty down about 0.74%.
So far this year, the network has seen nine difficulty decreases and six increases. Since the beginning of 2026, Bitcoin mining difficulty has fallen from 146.47 trillion to 126.23 trillion, marking a 13.82% drop.
Over the same stretch, Bitcoin’s price is down 26% from Jan. 1, and estimated daily hashprice per PH/s has declined from $37.39 to $32.21. Some large mining companies have also shifted power resources to AI infrastructure and cloud service customers, according to data cited by News Bitcoin.
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