This milestone highlights the increased security of the world's first large-scale blockchain network.
On October 21, Bitcoin ‘s network hashrate – which measures the total computing power used to protect the blockchain – reached a new all-time high of 769.82 exahash per second (EH/s).
According to BitInfoCharts data, Bitcoin’s hash rate has been steadily increasing since 2021. This growth is often attributed to advances in mining hardware, particularly the development of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) that are optimized for mining.
As the hashing power of Bitcoin increases, so does the cost to mine a single BTC token.
After weeks of uncertainty, the bearish grip on Bitcoin may finally be easing, according to a recent analysis by crypto research firm Swissblock.
On April 17, 2025, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced a significant uptick in inflows, while Ethereum ETFs saw no net movement, according to data from Farside Investors.
Bitcoin has soared to new heights in 2024, yet the excitement that once accompanied these milestones is strangely missing. Instead of wild rallies and viral trading crazes, the current market feels almost businesslike—more calm than chaos.
Oklahoma is stepping away from its bid to create a state-managed Bitcoin reserve after a closely watched proposal failed to clear a key hurdle in the State Senate.