Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Climbs to 148.2T in Final 2025 Network Adjustment
In the final network recalibration of 2025, Bitcoin's mining difficulty was set at 148.2 trillion, up from 109.8 trillion on January 1, 2025. This roughly 35% yearly increase underscores rising competition among miners and sustained investment in more efficient hardware, even as Bitcoin's price has fluctuated.