#BTCMiningDifficultyDrops The Bitcoin network just underwent a massive 11.16% downward difficulty adjustment—the largest drop we’ve seen since the 2021 mining migration.
What happened?
Recent extreme weather conditions in the US (Winter Storm Fern) and shifting hash rates have forced many miners to go offline. To keep the block time consistent at 10 minutes, the protocol has automatically made it easier to mine.
The Takeaway:
For Miners: Profitability for those remaining online gets a boost as competition thins out.
For Investors: Historically, significant difficulty drops often signal a "mine