Bitcoin Network Mining Difficulty Projected to Reach 149 T by January 8, 2026

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty made its final 2025 adjustment on December 25, edging up 0.04% to 148.26 T, according to BlockBeats. CoinWarz projects the next adjustment on January 8, 2026, at block 931,392, with difficulty rising toward 149 T. BlockBeats noted that mining difficulty hit multiple record highs in 2025, surging in September alongside BTC’s rally before easing after a market correction.