That dynamic has since shifted, and as of 4 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday, the average block time has tightened to nine minutes 22 seconds. If the current pace holds, the next difficulty adjustment on Feb. 20 is likely to swing a great deal higher.
FAQ ️ Why did Bitcoin’s mining difficulty drop 11.16%? The reduction was triggered after winter storms slowed block production as U.S. miners curtailed operations to support power grid stability. When did Bitcoin’s difficulty adjustment occur? The adjustment took place at Bitcoin block height 935424 during the latest difficulty epoch in early February 2026. How long will the lower difficulty last? The easier conditions apply for 2,016 blocks and are expected to remain in effect until around Feb. 20. Why is this difficulty drop significant? It marks Bitcoin’s largest difficulty reduction since China’s 2021 mining crackdown and the “great mining migration.”Bitcoin Difficulty Logs 11.16% Reduction, Largest Drop Since China’s 2021 Mining Crackdown
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