# Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Rises 5.92% to 140.58T at Block 971,712

By Simon Yoon

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Published: 2026-10-17T02:50:28.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-17T02:50:28.000Z
Section: Technology

> The previous adjustment lowered difficulty 0.03% to 132.72T.

Bitcoin (BTC) mining difficulty rose 5.92% to 140.58T at block 971,712 on Oct. 16, reaching the new level at 8:37:31 a.m. ET (12:37:31 UTC) after a slight decline.

The prior adjustment lowered difficulty 0.03% to 132.72T.