• Bitcoin mining difficulty has broken through the 150 T level. 
• This is the seventh consecutive increase in the indicator. 
• The next recount is expected on October 15. 

On October 1, 2025, Bitcoin mining difficulty increased by 5.97%, reaching a new all-time high. This marks the seventh consecutive increase. 

At the time of writing, Bitcoin mining difficulty is 150.84 T with an average hashrate of 1.06 ZH/s:

As a reminder, this indicator reflects the average computing power required to find a new block and directly impacts the income of counterparties in this sector. 

The indicator has continued to grow since the beginning of July 2025. This is evident in the graph of miners' monthly income. In July and August, revenue was the same, but in September it decreased by about $20 million:

As mining difficulty increases, the beneficiaries are large counterparties, while pools and smaller market participants are forced to leave the market because the activity becomes unprofitable for them. 

The next update is expected on October 15, 2025. The projected change is a decrease of 1.58%, to 148.45 T.