#BTCHashratePeak measures the total computational power devoted to mining on the Bitcoin network, expressed in hashes per second (e.g., terahashes TH/sTH/sTH/s, exahashes EH/sEH/sEH/s). A peak refers to the highest value this metric reaches—essentially a snapshot of maximum network strength and mining participation.
Recent Notable Hashrate Peaks
December 15, 2024
Bitcoin’s hashrate soared to 801 EH/s, marking a new all-time high at that time CoinMarketCapBitget.
July 2025
The hashrate reached 942.96 EH/s, approaching the network’s top historical performance. This reflected robust profitability and mining activity btcc.com.
Why These Peaks Matter
Network Security: A higher hashrate indicates stronger defense against attacks, making the blockchain more secure.
Mining Economics: Elevated hashrate levels can signal that mining remains profitable, but they also tend to increase mining difficulty, potentially impacting profitability.
Market Indicators: Surges in network hashrate often correlate with bullish miner sentiment and can precede shifts in price or network dynamics.
DateHashrate Peak:
Dec 15, 2024~801 EH/s (all-time high)
July 2025 ~ 942.96 EH/s (new high mark)
