Bitcoin Difficulty Falls in Early January 2026; 2.6% Drop Seen, Sell Pressure Eases

Bitcoin's mining difficulty began to decline in early January 2026, coinciding with BTC trading near $91,000 and below $100,000. According to on-chain analyst Darkfost on January 9, the adjustment includes a roughly 2.6% drop with about 1.88% more expected, potentially easing miner sell pressure and helping stabilize market conditions during consolidation.