Live snapshot: BTC $83,466 · hashrate 950 EH/s · difficulty 132.72T · block 971,354 · fee share 0.57% — as of Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:15 UTC
1,077.2 EH/s
132.72 T
-0.03%
~2 weeks
Hashrate vs Difficulty Chart
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About this chart
Total Bitcoin network hashrate (the computing power securing the network) plotted against mining difficulty. Difficulty retargets every 2,016 blocks (about two weeks) so that blocks keep arriving roughly every 10 minutes, which means it follows hashrate with a lag.
How to read it
- Hashrate above the difficulty trend means blocks are arriving faster than 10 minutes; the next adjustment will likely be upward.
- Hashrate falling below difficulty points to a downward adjustment, often after a price drop or the halving pushes older machines offline.
- Every miner’s share of the 144 daily blocks shrinks as hashrate grows, so a rising line means lower BTC per terahash.
Latest network figures
- Network hashrate
- 1,077 EH/s
- Difficulty
- 132.72 T
- Last difficulty adjustment
- -0.03%
- Block height
- 971,354
As of Oct 14, 2026, 05:15:04 UTC; updated hourly.
Hashrate vs Difficulty FAQ
What is the relationship between hashrate and difficulty?+
Hashrate and difficulty are directly correlated—when hashrate increases, difficulty adjusts upward to maintain 10-minute block times. Difficulty lags hashrate by up to two weeks due to the adjustment period, creating temporary mining profitability windows.
What is Bitcoin network hashrate?+
Network hashrate measures the total computational power securing the Bitcoin network, expressed in exahashes per second (EH/s). Higher hashrate means more miners competing for block rewards and greater network security against attacks.
How do miners profit from hashrate-difficulty lag?+
When new hashpower comes online, there is a delay before difficulty adjusts. During this window, blocks are found faster but rewards per block remain constant, temporarily increasing total miner revenue. Strategic miners time capacity additions to exploit this lag.
What causes hashrate to decrease?+
Hashrate decreases when mining becomes unprofitable, typically due to Bitcoin price drops, rising electricity costs, or post-halving reward reductions. Miners shut down or relocate equipment, reducing network hashpower until difficulty adjusts downward.
How does hashrate growth affect Bitcoin price?+
Hashrate growth indicates miner confidence and investment in Bitcoin infrastructure, often viewed as bullish for price. High hashrate also increases network security, potentially supporting higher valuations. However, hashrate typically follows price rather than leading it.