Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops by 7.76%, Marking the Second Largest Adjustment in 2026

2026/03/23 14:10 (Updated 2026/03/23 18:01)

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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops by 7.76%, Marking the Second Largest Adjustment in 2026

The Disparity Between Mining Costs and Market Prices

On March 23, the mining difficulty of Bitcoin (BTC) was automatically adjusted at block height 941,472, decreasing by 7.76% to 133.79T. This drop is the second largest in 2026, following an 11.16% decrease in February due to the impact of a winter storm. It closely approaches the level seen during the bear market bottom in December 2022, which saw a 7.93% decrease.

The primary reason for the decrease in difficulty is believed to be the cost disparity between mining and the current market price of Bitcoin...

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