Bitcoin’s hashrate just hit a fresh all-time high, signaling peak mining activity and stronger network security. The surge seems to reflect growing miner confidence, especially with BTC trading at $118,900 — up 0.65% in the last 24 hours.
Top dogs in mining? Foundry USA leads the pack with over 302 EH/s and 48 blocks mined, owning more than 30% of the network. Right behind are AntPool, F2Pool, ViaBTC, and SpiderPool — all contributing significantly, without any empty blocks reported. However, falling block fees — especially ViaBTC’s 20.95% plunge — suggest some tension beneath the surface.
More power means more scrutiny. Onesafe’s latest findings warn that while a higher hashrate fends off threats like the 51% attack, it also fuels hardware and energy arms races. Europe’s MiCA regulations are already spotlighting Bitcoin mining’s environmental footprint, demanding more transparency and greener operations.
As hashrate and price climb together, the future of mining looks profitable — but far from chill.
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