{
  "id": 8301915,
  "title": "Bitcoin hashrate rebounds after prolonged mining slump",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/bitcoin-hashrate-rebounds-after-prolonged-mining-slump",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-18T16:29:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Arabian Post",
    "slug": "arabian-post",
    "url": "https://thearabianpost.com/bitcoin-hashrate-rebounds-after-prolonged-mining-slump/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bitcoin’s network hashrate appears to be rebounding, igniting speculation that stronger prices may follow. CryptoQuant analysts have observed a trend suggesting that such recoveries in mining activity have historically been followed by sustained advances in Bitcoin’s value. As of Friday, the hashrate stood at around 900 to 930 exahashes per second (EH/s), an improvement from lows seen early in September. However, the precise measure of hashrate is derived from block production and can vary, leading to differing estimates. Mining firms bring back online machines, deploy more efficient hardware, or find conditions profitable enough to expand when they increase hashrate. Conversely, a decrease in hashrate may signal machines being switched off due to weak economics, power constraints, or a shift of infrastructure to other uses. Despite this rebound, Bitcoin's network still operates below its record levels reached in late 2025. The industry has faced competition from artificial-intelligence and high-performance-computing projects, prompting some listed miners to redirect power and data-center capacity away from Bitcoin. The latest hashrate recovery does not equate to a return to previous highs. Bitcoin’s price has also rebounded, trading above $80,000 on Friday after fluctuating between $76,000 and $78,000 earlier in the week. This price strength can improve mining economics, as higher Bitcoin prices increase the dollar value of block rewards. Nonetheless, profitability remains constrained, with hashprice—indicating miner revenue per unit of computing power—staying at levels that put less efficient operators under pressure. Transaction fees have also been low, meaning the block subsidy continues to account for most mining revenue. While rising hashrate can signal improving miner confidence and stronger operating economics, it does not directly cause Bitcoin’s price to rise. Hashrate can respond to price changes with a lag due to the time required for miners to procure hardware, secure electricity, and bring new capacity online. Additionally, historical comparisons are complicated by shifts in the industry. Bitcoin mining is now largely dominated by industrial-scale operators with access to capital markets, long-term power contracts, and alternative revenue opportunities from artificial intelligence infrastructure. These factors can weaken relationships observed in earlier market cycles. CryptoQuant’s broader analysis of miners considers hashrate alongside wallet flows, reserves, profitability, and selling behavior rather than as a standalone trading indicator.",
  "summary": "Bitcoin’s network hashrate is showing signs of recovery, prompting CryptoQuant analysts to flag a pattern that has historically coincided with stronger prices. The improvement comes as Bitcoin trades back near $80,000 after a volatile week, while estimates of the computing power securing the network have moved higher from early-September lows. Trackers placed hashrate around 900 to 930 exahashes…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}