#BTCHashratePeak What does the current peak hash rate of Bitcoin mean and what does it threaten the market with.

1. What is happening with the hash rate

The hash rate is the total computational power of all miners in the network.

Right now, we see a new record — ~952.5 EH/s (exahashes per second).

The increase in hash rate indicates that miners are actively bringing online new capacities or upgrading their equipment.

2. How does it affect mining difficulty

The Bitcoin protocol automatically adjusts difficulty every 2016 blocks (~every 2 weeks).

If the hash rate increases → difficulty increases.

A rise of ~3–4% is expected, which will make mining more difficult and reduce the chances of older equipment being profitable.

3. Consequences for miners

New, powerful setups (S21, M60) will operate profitably.

Older models may become unprofitable.

This could lead to a “cleansing” of the mining market — weak players will exit.

4. Impact on BTC price

An increase in hash rate is often interpreted as a sign of miners' trust — they are investing for the long term.

But: in the short term, this does not always translate into a price boost.

If BTC rises → miners may start locking in profits, which will create pressure on the market.