Bitcoin mining difficulty to see largest increase in a year 
Quick Take
Bitcoin’s difficulty adjustment is poised for another significant shift with an upcoming 7% adjustment, according to Newhedge.
This marks the largest difficulty increase in almost a year since March 2023. The evolution of Bitcoin’s mining difficulty is a significant indicator of the network’s health and security.
The previous difficulty adjustment registered a decrease of -3.9%, marking the most substantial downward adjustment since December 2022.
Interestingly, this development comes on the heels of a notable drop in hash rate triggered by the recent Texas freeze. CryptoSlate’s coverage indicated this event led to a substantial decline in hash rate, which has since recovered, albeit still slightly below its all-time high at approximately 533 eh/s.
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James Van Straten
James fervently appreciates data, technology, and trend-spotting. As a tech and liberty maximalist, he hails Bitcoin as the 21st century's paramount invention.
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