Published Oct 14, 2026, 8:10 AM ET · Updated a month ago · 1 source

Bitcoin’s next difficulty rise could leave some rigs earning less than their power bill

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At unchanged Bitcoin price, subsidy and fees, the projected Oct. 16 retarget could push 20 J/TH equipment paying 8 cents/kWh below its electricity-only threshold. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox