Bitcoin mining difficulty has climbed to 133.87 trillion following the latest network retarget on June 26, 2026, marking a 7.15% increase that signals intensifying competition among miners even as broader market sentiment sits deep in fear territory. The Bitcoin network completed its scheduled difficulty adjustment at block 955,584 on June 26, lifting the metric from 124.93 trillion to 133.87 trillion. This represents the computational effort required to mine a new block, and the jump reflects a sustained increase in hash power directed at the network over the preceding two-week epoch. For related coverage, see Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Increases as Network Hashrate Declines.