★Bitcoin miner fees are close to zero as cost to mine nears $80,000 with difficulty about to drop 5%

The Big Coin Report Take

Bitcoin miner transaction fees have plummeted to near zero, even as the cost to mine a single Bitcoin approaches $80,000. This indicates that miners are currently relying heavily on the block subsidy rather than transaction demand for revenue. The upcoming difficulty adjustment, projected for April 18, 2026, is expected to see a significant 5% drop, from 138.97 trillion to 132.14 trillion. This matters for the broader crypto market as it highlights the ongoing profitability challenges for miners post-halving, potentially impacting network security and miner capitulation. We will be watching for how this difficulty adjustment impacts miner operations and the overall hash rate in the coming weeks.