#BTCHashratePeak

Bitcoin’s mining hashrate has reached unprecedented levels in mid-2025. In July, the network’s peak hashrate hit around 955.75 EH/s, driven by aggressive infrastructure expansions from major operators like Marathon Digital and Bitfarms . By early August, the hashrate climbed even higher, surpassing 976 EH/s, signaling robust miner confidence despite relatively stagnant Bitcoin prices . This surge increases network security and resilience, yet intensifies competition and raises operational costs, particularly impacting smaller miners . As mining power grows, Bitcoin’s difficulty is expected to adjust upwards, maintaining steady block production.