CoinWarz: The Bitcoin mining difficulty is expected to continue increasing to 149 T in January

The Bitcoin mining difficulty was increased by 0.04% to 148.26 T in the last adjustment of the year. According to CoinWarz, the next Bitcoin mining difficulty adjustment is expected to take place on January 8, 2026, at block height 931,392, when the network mining difficulty is anticipated to rise to 149 T.

In 2025, BTC mining difficulty reached a new historical high, with two significant increases occurring in September during the Bitcoin surge, followed by a sharp decline after the market crash.