Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops to Historic 83.13 T Hashes

The first decentralized cryptocurrency, Bitcoin mining difficulty dropped by 0.98% to 83.13 T, signaling a potential halving in April 2024.

The average hashrate stood at 599.71 EH/s, impacting block intervals at 10 minutes and 7 seconds. Glassnode’s data showed a recent high of 614.9 EH/s on March 24, followed by a correction to 586.1 EH/s.

Hashrate Index noted a 24-hour hash price increase from $108 to $110 per PH per day. On March 14, mining difficulty hit a record 83.95 T, rising by 5.79% since then, with the average hashrate hitting 600.72 EH/s.

Bitfinex experts highlighted institutional funding’s impact, favoring larger miners over individuals, enhancing network security but altering incentive structures. This professionalization trend has implications for Bitcoin’s future dynamics.

These developments reflect Bitcoin’s ongoing evolution, balancing accessibility for individual miners and the growing influence of institutional investments, potentially reshaping the cryptocurrency landscape.

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