#BTCHashratePeak

**Current Bitcoin Hashrate Status**

1. **Record High in August 2025**:

- The Bitcoin network hashrate surged to **976 EH/s** in early August 2025, marking a new all-time high .

- This reflects robust miner confidence despite BTC price stability (~$116,300) .

2. **Historical Context**:

- The hashrate previously peaked at **1.222 ZH/s** (1,222 EH/s) in June 2025 , driven by institutional mining expansions and efficient hardware deployments.

- Seasonal factors (e.g., cooler weather in mining regions) and renewable energy adoption contributed to sustained growth .

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### **Key Drivers of Hashrate Growth**

1. **Miner Investments**:

- Companies like **HIVE Digital Technologies** and **CleanSpark** scaled operations aggressively:

- HIVE reached **10.4 EH/s** in May 2025, targeting **25 EH/s by Q4** .

- CleanSpark achieved **50 EH/s** in June 2025, leveraging low-cost energy and efficient ASICs .

2. **Technological Advancements**:

- Adoption of next-gen ASICs (e.g., ~20 J/TH efficiency) and hydro-powered facilities (e.g., HIVE’s Paraguay site) reduced operational costs .

3. **Network Security Implications**:

- Higher hashrate enhances decentralization and resistance to 51% attacks, with top pools (e.g., Foundry USA at 247 EH/s) dominating but raising decentralization debates .