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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Jumps 5.92% in Third-Largest Hike of 2026
Bitcoin.com News·October 16, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin mining difficulty jumped 5.92% to 140.58 trillion on Friday at block height 971712, marking the third-largest hike of 2026 and its highest reading since March 5. The adjustment makes finding the next Bitcoin block significantly more demanding for miners.
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