Bitcoin miners earned approximately US$1.5 billion , up 14% from the previous month, according to blockchain data provider Glassnode. The increase stemmed from higher transaction fees following growing activity in ordinals and inscriptions. Network hash rate also hit an all-time high, reflecting fresh hardware deployment ahead of the 2026 halving event. Analysts said elevated mining revenue could spur renewed investment in energy-efficient rigs. However, rising difficulty levels may compress margins if bitcoin prices remain range-bound near US$67,000 in the near term.