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Sign InThe crypto mining sector is pivoting toward AI data hosting, highlighted by Anthropic's 3.5 gigawatt power deal. While Bitcoin mining difficulty recently fell to 135.5T, projections now indicate a likely increase in difficulty during the upcoming adjustment cycle. Selling pressure remains a focal point as public miners offloaded over 32,000 BTC in Q1 2026 alone, surpassing total 2025 sales volumes. Despite this, network health is stable with average block times at 9.8 minutes, supported by long-term holders who have accumulated 3.06 million BTC. Institutional demand from BlackRock clients continues to serve as a geopolitical hedge, shifting the market narrative toward tightening exchange reserves and robust demand.