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.
Ethereum (ETH) has just triggered a golden cross against Bitcoin (BTC)—a technical pattern that has historically preceded massive altcoin rallies.
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has reignited discussion around Bitcoin’s long-term parabolic trajectory by sharing an updated version of what he now calls the “Bitcoin Banana.”
Bitcoin is once again mirroring global liquidity trends—and that could have major implications in the days ahead.
The crypto market is showing signs of cautious optimism. While prices remain elevated, sentiment indicators and trading activity suggest investors are stepping back to reassess risks rather than diving in further.