Bitcoin mining difficulty shrinks 14% from this year's high as plunging revenues force operators to pivot
CoinDesk· Francisco Rodrigues· Aug 1, 2026 · 3:51 PM
Difficulty falls as weak mining economics reduce capacity, while forward markets signal little relief through year-end.
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