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Bitcoin mining pools face consolidation as margins compress

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CryptoSlate reports that Bitcoin mining in 2026 has shifted amid post halving pressure, rising network difficulty, and margin compression.

The outlet points to data from miningpoolstats.stream as of June 23, 2026, suggesting a more consolidated, two tier mining pool market where smaller miners face greater strain.

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CryptoSlateBitcoin Mining Pools in 2026: Hashrate Consolidation Is Creating a Two-Tier Market , and Smaller Miners Are Feeling It

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