Bitcoin Mining Sector Faces Challenges Amid Rising Difficulty and Production Declines

Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025 8:13 am ET1min read

Bitcoin mining difficulty reached new highs in September, leading to declining production across most major miners. Large-scale companies with strong balance sheets and accumulation strategies thrived, while smaller miners faced pressure from operational costs and technical volatility. Marathon Digital Holdings maintained its lead with 736 BTC mined, while smaller operators struggled to keep up with rising difficulty and energy costs.

Bitcoin Mining Sector Faces Challenges Amid Rising Difficulty and Production Declines