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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Adjusts Upwards by Almost 2% as Hash Rate Surges

The Bitcoin mining difficulty has recently adjusted upwards by almost 2%, surpassing 84.4 trillion, as the community’s hash rate surged past 600 EH/s. This increase comes at a time of growing optimism in the crypto market, fueled by speculation about the potential approval of spot Ethereum ETFs in the United States.

The Bitcoin network adjusts its global block difficulty every 2,016 blocks to maintain a consistent block time of around 10 minutes, ensuring stability and security. This adjustment is crucial for regulating the production of new blocks and ensuring the steady introduction of new BTC into the market.

A significant shift in Bitcoin mining difficulty was observed earlier this month, with a drop of nearly 6%, the largest decrease since the bear market in December 2022. However, the recent rebound in hash rate from the 580-590 EH/s range to over 600 EH/s aligns with a broader crypto market rally driven by expectations of regulatory developments in Ethereum products.

While Bitcoin’s price has experienced a minor dip of 2% in the last 24 hours, it maintains a weekly uptrend of 3.9%, trading at $68,132. Investors and traders are closely monitoring the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision on spot Ethereum ETFs, which could have a significant impact on the entire crypto market.

According to prominent analyst BitQuant, Bitcoin is expected to reach $95,000, with a substantial rise to $80,000 anticipated in May. However, BitQuant also predicts a sharp decline from this local peak in June, emphasizing that the overall timeline for this peak remains unchanged.

Overall, the recent adjustments in Bitcoin mining difficulty and the market’s response to regulatory developments highlight the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency landscape, with investors and analysts closely monitoring price movements and regulatory decisions for future expectations.

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