Bitcoin Hash Rate

The estimated number of terahashes per second the Bitcoin network is performing. Track network security and miner participation over time.

Bitcoin Hash Rate

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Network Security: Hash rate is a key indicator of Bitcoin network security and mining activity. Higher hash rates mean greater security against attacks.

Hash Rate Overview

Hash rate is a measure of the computational power per second used when mining Bitcoin. It represents the number of calculations that the hardware can perform every second as it attempts to solve the mathematical problem that will allow it to add a new block to the blockchain.

A higher hash rate indicates greater network security, more miners competing for rewards, and increased difficulty for potential attackers. The Bitcoin network currently operates at hundreds of exahashes per second (EH/s).

Key Features:

• Network Security Indicator: Higher hash rates mean greater protection against 51% attacks
• Miner Participation: Shows the level of mining activity and competition
• Historical Trends: Track how mining power has evolved since Bitcoin's inception

How to Interpret Hash Rate

Rising Hash Rate:

Indicates growing network security and miner confidence. More miners are joining the network or existing miners are adding more hardware. Often correlates with rising Bitcoin prices.

Falling Hash Rate:

May indicate miners leaving the network, often due to reduced profitability, increased electricity costs, or anticipation of price drops. Can also occur during mining equipment upgrades.

Hash Rate and Price Correlation:

Hash rate often follows Bitcoin price with a lag, as miners respond to profitability changes. However, hash rate is generally more stable than price.

Difficulty Adjustments:

Bitcoin difficulty adjusts every 2016 blocks (~2 weeks) to maintain 10-minute block times. Hash rate changes drive these adjustments.

Pro Tips:

• Hash rate is measured in hashes per second: TH/s (terahashes), PH/s (petahashes), EH/s (exahashes)
• Sudden drops in hash rate can indicate miner capitulation or regional power outages
• Sustained hash rate growth demonstrates long-term network health
• Compare hash rate trends with mining difficulty and miner revenue for complete picture

Data Source

Hash rate data is provided by Blockchain.com and estimated based on the number of blocks being mined and the current block difficulty.

Real-time

Update Frequency

Since 2009

Historical Data

Blockchain.com

Data Provider

Bitcoin Hash Rate