Bitcoin's mining difficulty increased by 5.92% to 140.58 trillion, marking its third-largest rise in 2026 and the highest since March. This increase reflects heightened competition among miners and means less Bitcoin reward per unit of time, putting pressure on less efficient operators. Despite this, Bitcoin's price recovered to around $82,000 after briefly dipping below $80,000, with key resistance levels at $83,000 and $85,000 ahead. The difficulty rise adds pressure on miners but does not directly predict price direction, which depends on broader market factors.
Bitcoin mining difficulty is the story's subject, with Pluang market data providing context. As of Oct 18, 2026 20:21 WIB, 13 of 50 major cryptocurrencies rose while 35 fell. Notable movers include FIL at Rp19.001 (-4.83%), MANA at Rp1.530 (-3.83%), and ZIL at Rp40 (-3.79%).
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