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Bitcoin (BTC) Mining Difficulty Jumps 5.92% to 140.58T, Highest Since March
COINOTAG·October 16, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin mining difficulty rose 5.92% to 140.58 trillion, a seven-month high, as hashrate topped 1 ZH/s ahead of the next adjustment around October 28. The increase reflects growing network competition and miner activity, marking the highest difficulty level since March.
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