"The Bitcoin network recorded its second consecutive difficulty reduction, easing another 2.3% on May 1 after the April 17 epoch posted a 2.43% decline. The hashrate has also trended lower, now resting beneath the 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) threshold."
"Over the last seven days, Foundry USA mined 31.51% of 987 blocks, and with Antpool and ViaBTC combined, it pushes the three pools' share to 58.35%. Hashprice rose to $37.52/PH/s as block times hit 10:28."
"The May 1 adjustment represents the network's sixth reduction of 2026 out of nine total epochs. After the latest change, difficulty stands at 132.47 trillion, and this level is expected to hold until on or around May 17."
On May 1, 2026, Bitcoin's network difficulty decreased by 2.3%, marking the sixth reduction in 2026. The hashrate fell below 1 zettahash per second, averaging between 899 and 958 exahash per second. Foundry USA mined 31.51% of blocks, while combined efforts of Antpool and ViaBTC accounted for 58.35%. Hashprice increased to $37.52 per petahash per second, despite the declining hashrate. The current difficulty level is 132.47 trillion, expected to remain stable until around May 17.
Read at news.bitcoin.com
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