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The post Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits New Peak, Squeezing Miner Profits appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Notes Bitcoin’s network difficulty has hit a new record, indicating a significant increase in the total computing power securing the network. This higher difficulty strengthens Bitcoin’s security protocols, making the blockchain more resilient to potential 51% attacks. Miners now face increased operational costs and pressure on profits, which could worsen the existing concentration of power among top mining pools. Bitcoin BTC $116 204 24h volatility: 0.8% Market cap: $2.32 T Vol. 24h: $37.24 B miners are feeling the pressure as the network’s mining difficulty climbed to a new all-time high on September 19. While the milestone makes Bitcoin more secure than ever, it also intensifies the economic challenge for those who maintain the network, forcing them to spend more resources for the same reward. This difficulty adjustment is a built-in feature of the network, designed to respond to changes in computing power, or hash rate. The new record, visible on blockchain explorers like Mempool.space, confirms a massive influx of powerful hardware has come online. This self-regulating mechanism makes sure blocks are found every 10 minutes on average, but it creates a competitive, high-stakes environment for miners. A Shrinking Piece of the Pie Chart showcasing the Bitcoin mining difficulty rate growth over the past year. | Image source: Mempool.space The news sparked immediate and divided reactions from a community whose long-term sentiment has recently been shifting toward asset accumulation. Many celebrated the network’s hardened defenses, with one X user noting it showcases Bitcoin’s “unmatched network strength.” However, others pointed to the direct financial consequences. All miners compete for the same pool of rewards. Over the last 24 hours (approximately 144 blocks), that “pie” consisted of about 453.22 BTC, worth over $52 million. With the new difficulty, each miner’s slice of that pie shrinks, meaning they must deploy more hash power…