Russia pushed its Bitcoin mining capacity higher as Q3 began, shaking up the global mining leaderboard. Data from hashrateindex.com revealed a 6.12% jump in Russia’s share since late May. That increase moved its global share from 15.652% to 16.61%.
Russia now contributes about 150 EH/s to the network. The United States stayed on top, even though its share dipped. It slipped from 36.025% to 35.81%, a small 0.60% decrease. The U.S. still holds 323.4 EH/s, the most worldwide. That keeps it ahead of everyone else, for now.
Paraguay and UAE boost Bitcoin share
China edged up slightly, too. It moved from 13.727% to 13.84%, holding around 125 EH/s. While the growth was minimal, it confirmed China’s steady activity in the mining sector. Other countries like Paraguay and the UAE remained active as well.
Paraguay claimed 3.87% of the hashrate with 35 EH/s, and the UAE followed at 3.54%, producing 32 EH/s. Oman also appeared on the mining map with a 2.99% share. Canada stayed close behind at 2.935%.
Together, these countries continue to spread out Bitcoin’s mining base, though most of the activity remains focused in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Large parts of Africa and Central Asia showed little to no activity.
Global Bitcoin mining gets competitive
Many regions were grayed out on the map, either due to a lack of mining or missing data. Places like North Korea, Greenland, and central Africa had no measurable presence. The overall picture shows a clear concentration of power. The U.S. remains the leader, but Russia’s strong Q3 start hints at future shifts.
A deeper competition might be forming among the top players. With new regions slowly rising, the mining landscape may change more rapidly than expected. Each percentage point tells a story about energy access, policy shifts, and investment levels.
As countries like Russia increase capacity, the balance could tip. For now, the U.S. still holds the edge. But with rising global interest and advancing infrastructure, that lead may not last long.
