Bitcoin mining difficulty drops by most since 2021 as miners capitulate

"Bitcoin mining difficulty has experienced its most significant decline since 2021, marking a pivotal moment in the cryptocurrency landscape as miners capitulate under the pressures of challenging market conditions and rising operational costs." source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/09/bitcoin-mining-difficulty-drops-by-most-since-2021-as-miners-capitulate