Bitcoin hash rate drops to lowest level in four months: miners seek new solutions

20.01.2026

Bitcoin hash rate has recorded its lowest values in the last four months, which has caused concern among cryptocurrency market participants and mining companies. According to the latest data from analytics platforms, the network's aggregate computing power has dropped to 350 EH/s, which is 18% below the December 2025 average. This decline is due to several factors, including rising energy costs, decreasing mining profitability and equipment maintenance.Experts note that a drop in hash rate can lead to an increase in the time between the creation of new blocks, which negatively affects the speed of transactions. At the same time, a decrease in the complexity of mining, which is automatically adjusted by the network, can partially compensate for the decrease in the number of active miners, maintaining the stability of the blockchain.According to analysts, if the value of Bitcoin does not recover or operating costs continue to rise, some miners may temporarily shut down equipment, waiting for more favorable economic conditions. In the short term, declining hash rates do not threaten network security, but long-term trends may require a review of mining farm management strategies.Given the current market volatility, operators of mining platforms are advised to review energy consumption and optimize infrastructure to remain competitive.