The complexity of bitcoin mining has reached a new historical high

The complexity of bitcoin mining BTC $95,856.36 Bitcoin 4.26% Market capitalization $1.9 trillion VOL. 24 hours $2.98 billion has once again set a record, reaching an all-time high of 61.12 trillion hashes, according to Incrypted. This figure grew by 4.68% during the last revision, which took place on January 11, 2025, and became the fifth increase in a row.

The growing complexity of mining is associated with an increase in the network’s computing power. Bitcoin’s hashrate currently exceeds 500 EH/s, which demonstrates the active work of miners despite the market volatility. The high level of complexity is a sign of the network’s reliability, as it complicates the attack process by 51% and ensures stable operation of the blockchain.

The complexity is expected to increase in 2025, given the active implementation of new capacities and the development of technologies in the mining sector. However, for miners, this means increased hardware and electricity costs.

The increase in complexity also reflects optimistic expectations in the market ahead of the upcoming bitcoin halving scheduled for April 2025. Experts predict that this factor may have a positive impact on the value of the cryptocurrency.