This week, Bitcoin mining difficulty saw the largest decrease in five years, and Cangu's financing shifted towards an AI computing platform.

According to the mining data platform’s latest statistics for Week 7 of 2026 (mid-February), the Bitcoin mining market has experienced significant adjustments. The total network hash rate reached 1030 EH/s, up 9.28% from the previous week, but mining difficulty saw the largest single adjustment since summer 2021, causing the seven-day average hash rate to fall back to 990.08 EH/s. During the same period, Bitcoin prices showed volatility, currently trading at $69.42K, a noticeable decline from the previous week.

Hash Rate and Difficulty: Dual Changes in Bitcoin Mining

This week, Bitcoin mining difficulty saw an unprecedented large decrease, the largest single adjustment in five years. According to cloverpool data, the total hash rate fluctuated between 901 EH/s and 1116 EH/s, reflecting intense market volatility. This difficulty adjustment directly indicates a cooling of mining enthusiasm, easing competitive pressures on mining companies.

In contrast, Bitcoin prices experienced significant declines this week. According to blockchain.com, the average price was $68,401, reaching a high of $72,232 and dropping to a low of $60,001. These price fluctuations interact with the adjustments in mining difficulty, affecting the overall profitability outlook of the mining industry.

Public Mining Companies’ Production Data: Bitdeer and Canaan Lead

In terms of Bitcoin mining output this week, major mining companies showed varied performance. Bitdeer mined 668 BTC in January, with a total Bitcoin holding of 1,530 BTC, demonstrating a steady accumulation strategy. Meanwhile, Canaan Technology produced 83 BTC in January, with crypto reserves reaching 1,778 BTC and 3,951 ETH, continuing to grow.

These figures indicate that even amid the difficulty reduction, leading mining firms maintained stable production and increased holdings, demonstrating resilience in the industry.

Cangu Financing Completed: AI Distributed Computing Becomes a New Focus

On the financing front, Cangu completed a new funding round raising $75.5 million. More importantly, Cangu’s strategic focus extends beyond traditional Bitcoin mining into AI distributed computing platforms. This move reflects the diversification trend in the Bitcoin mining industry, with companies actively exploring new opportunities in AI computing markets.

Overall, this week’s mining data shows signs of an adjustment period. The significant reduction in mining difficulty provides relief for small and medium-sized miners, while the financing and strategic shifts among leading companies suggest further evolution of the industry landscape.