Bitcoin's mining difficulty increased by 5.92% to 140.58 trillion at block height 971,712, reflecting more computing power dedicated to the network. The network hash rate also rose to 1,031 EH/s, indicating strong miner participation and enhanced network security. This difficulty adjustment helps maintain the average block production time near the target of 10 minutes. The next difficulty adjustment, expected in about 12 days, is projected to increase by 2.05%, signaling continued growth in mining activity.
Bitcoin mining difficulty changes provide context for readers. For those following cryptocurrency markets, here is Pluang's snapshot as of Oct 17, 2026 19:21 WIB: Among 50 major cryptocurrencies, 5 rose and 44 fell. Notable moves include SXP down 46.27%, ZIL down 12.99% with 100% buy order activity, and SAND up 11.48%.
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