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19 Oct 2026, 09:36 UTC · 2h ago
Bitcoin Mining Just Got 6% Harder While BTC Fell. Could Miners Start Selling?
Impact · against what's priced in
The recent margin squeeze from rising difficulty and falling BTC prices is already largely reflected in the steep 30%+ monthly declines of miner equities. While the projected cooling of the next difficulty adjustment is a mild positive, it does not fundamentally alter the high-risk profile of their balance sheets or the market's skepticism toward their AI pivots.
- MARA−0.40
Challenges what's priced in
- The price assumes





