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AI Is Forcing Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Down [FOCUS]
Published: January 28, 2026
Duration: 10:05
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In this HashrateUp Focus episode, Jesse breaks down the recent Bitcoin mining difficulty drops and explains why the network is going through one of the most unusual periods in its history.
The episode puts the current multi-week difficulty decline into historical context, compares it to events like the 2011 bear market and the China mining ban, and explains what’s driving hash rate offline today — from extreme weather events to structural shifts as public miners pivot toward AI data centers. Jesse also covers the imp...