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Jan 28, 2026 10 min

AI Is Forcing Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Down [FOCUS]

from HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast Hosted by Jesse

📩 Free 5 Day Bitcoin Mining Course https://hashrateup.com/newsletter-sign-up/ 5 day Bitcoin Mining Course In this HashrateUp Focus episode, Jesse breaks down the recent Bitcoin mining difficulty drops and explains why the network is going through one of the most unusual periods in its history. The episode puts the current multi-week difficulty decline into historical context, compares it to events like the 2011 bear market and the China mining ban, and explains what’s driving hash rate offline today — from extreme weather events to structural shifts as public miners pivot toward AI data centers. Jesse also covers the impact on hashprice, ASIC pricing, and why periods like this have historically favored miners who stay online. 🛠 Sponsored by Hashbranch Code: HASHRATEUP100 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining Code: HASHRATEUP https://solomining.de Altair Technology Code: HASHRATEUP https://altairtech.io 📲 Hardware deals & alerts https://t.me/hashrateup 🎧 Follow HashrateUp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6At5Inqb2JHVl4k9VuPO8t

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