Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin's hashrate hits record 955.75 EH/s driven by global mining expansion and infrastructure upgrades

Bitcoin’s hashrate surged to a record high between July 27-28, 2025, fluctuating between 932 EH/s and 955.75 EH/s. This unprecedented increase, driven by global mining operations and infrastructure enhancements, underscores heightened miner confidence and reinforced network security. Leading firms, including Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms, spearhead this expansion through investments in efficient hardware and renewable energy. Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital, emphasized that the hashrate’s rise reflects a commitment to operational effectiveness and infrastructure growth [1].

The surge in hashrate has directly influenced Bitcoin’s market dynamics. Network difficulty, which reached 126 trillion in June 2025, has intensified competition, pushing miners to allocate greater energy and computational resources for block validation. BitFuFu, a mining firm, exemplified this trend by achieving a hashrate of 36.2 EH/s and utilizing 728 megawatts of power in June, highlighting the scale of energy consumption required to maintain competitiveness [2]. Despite these challenges, the network’s resilience was briefly tested in Texas, where miners temporarily reduced energy use to avoid peak demand charges, temporarily impacting block production [1].

Market implications include increased liquidity and institutional adoption. Corporate entities such as MicroStrategy and Metaplanet now hold over 1,000 BTC each, signaling a strategic shift toward Bitcoin as a reserve asset [1]. Open interest in Bitcoin futures hit record levels, indicating heightened speculative activity, though volatility persists, as evidenced by a $44.5 billion open interest milestone coinciding with a price decline in July [5]. Analysts note that the hashrate’s correlation with Bitcoin’s price movements—such as its recent all-time high of $93,000 in July 2025—suggests a complex interplay between network security, energy costs, and market sentiment [3].

Smaller miners face mounting challenges amid industrial-scale operations prioritizing energy efficiency and economies of scale. However, the decentralized nature of the network was highlighted when a solo miner successfully claimed a block in July using 2.3 petahashes, a rare feat in an increasingly centralized landscape [1]. Corporate miners have also diversified into adjacent industries, such as AI data centers and high-performance computing, to mitigate shrinking profit margins amid rising operational costs [1].

The hashrate surge reflects broader confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term viability as both a financial asset and decentralized infrastructure. Strengthened network security and institutional adoption are likely to expand Bitcoin’s role in global financial systems, though sustainability and regulatory frameworks remain critical considerations. As the block subsidy continues to halve, miners must balance energy consumption, profitability, and technological innovation to navigate evolving market dynamics [1].

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[1] [National Bitcoin Reserve Boosts Institutional Investment by ...](https://www.ainvest.com/news/national-bitcoin-reserve-boosts-institutional-investment-100-2507/)

[2] [BitFuFu Achieves 36.2 EH/s Hashrate and 728 MW Mining ...](https://medium.com/@p.noblebose/bitfufu-achieves-36-2-eh-s-hashrate-and-728-mw-mining-power-in-june-surge-5bcac217471c)

[3] [Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction 2025 2026 2027 - 2030](https://changelly.com/blog/bitcoin-price-prediction/)

[5] [Happy Cat Price USD, HAPPY Price Live Charts, Market ...](https://www.bitget.com/price/happy-cat)