1. Bitcoin's hash rate recently hit a record high of 823 exahashes per second, signaling strong network security and mining activity.
2. This surge coincided with Bitcoin's price reaching an all-time high of $108,000.
3. Rising hash rates have increased mining difficulty, with production costs hitting $106,000 per Bitcoin.
4. Major mining firms like MARA expanded operations, with hash rate increases of 14% in late 2024.
5. Companies like Bitmain are driving growth by establishing new facilities, particularly in the U.S.
