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Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Mining Difficulty Rises Amid Profitability Pressures from Halving and Market Downturn

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  • Bitcoin mining difficulty slightly increased for early 2026, amid earnings pressure from the 2024 halving, tariffs, and market downturns, leading to low miner profitability and challenging conditions for the mining sector.
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