The mining difficulty of Bitcoin has reached a new historical record, putting the sustainability of the sector's economy into question.
Record Mining Difficulty
On August 3, 2025, Bitcoin mining difficulty reached 127.6 trillion. This occurred at block 908,544 of the blockchain and marked a significant event for the entire industry. Over the past 30 days, difficulty surged by 9.12%, and over 90 days by 7.14%, driven by the increasing presence of more efficient equipment and optimization of existing mining farms.
Impact on Bitcoin Economy
Despite the rising difficulty, miners' revenues reached $1.66 billion in July, the highest level since the 2024 halving. This confirms that demand for Bitcoin remains strong among professionals. However, the increase in difficulty has implications, pushing less efficient players to the sidelines.
Future of Bitcoin Mining
The next difficulty adjustment set for August 9 is expected to bring the level down slightly to 127.29 trillion, which may provide some relief for less competitive miners. Despite the high complexity, miners continue to show stable revenues due to cost optimization, indicating the sector has found a new balance.
The increase in Bitcoin mining difficulty highlights the maturity of the ecosystem and the transformation of the sector, where only the most experienced players remain, thereby strengthening the resilience of the network.
