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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops as Miners Feel the Texas Heat

It's the third consecutive downward adjustment – the first time that's happened since last July.

Updated May 11, 2023, 5:12 p.m. Published Jul 22, 2022, 12:27 p.m.
Bitcoin miners are unplugging rigs because of of lower prices and other energy needs (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)
Bitcoin miners are unplugging rigs because of of lower prices and other energy needs (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)