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Vlad Hryniv
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Bitcoin mining complexity has rolled back from its historical high

In a surprising twist, Bitcoin's mining difficulty has dropped by 2.12%, marking the first decline since September 2024. This adjustment brings the difficulty to 108.11 T, a historic milestone after reaching a previous all-time high. 💥

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According to Glassnode, Bitcoin's hash rate hit an all-time high of 818.7 EH/s on January 2, but has since cooled to around 766 EH/s. This drop has been mirrored by a 3.8% fall in the hash price, now sitting at $58 per PH/s per day. 💰
The main factor driving these changes? Bitcoin's price dip below $100K. As a result, miners have seen their daily earnings fluctuate between $42-49 million throughout January. While this is still nearly 1.5 times higher than last fall, it's not quite matching the levels seen before the April halving. ⛏️

Despite these challenges, Fidelity analysts suggest this decline in transaction revenue might be a long-term trend, though it won't compromise blockchain security. 🔐

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  • Low fees: 2.5% for Bitcoin and 1% for Ethereum.
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  • VIP program with exclusive benefits for top-tier miners.

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  • Focuses on institutional miners with forward hashrate contracts for discounted Bitcoin.
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  • Non-custodial model to minimize third-party risks.

💡 No matter which pool you choose, mining is always evolving, and staying updated is key to maintaining profitability in this volatile market! 💪

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