This week's mining data highlights: US-listed bitcoin mining company Abits Group raises $2.1 million through share placement; bitcoin mining company IREN to be included in the MSCI US Index.

According to Odaily, Week 9 of 2026 (February 20 - February 27):

1. According to cloverpool, the average bitcoin network hashrate was 1055 EH/s, with a peak of 1184 EH/s and a low of 854 EH/s, representing a 0.89% increase compared to last week's average hashrate (1045 EH/s).

2. According to blockchain.com, the average price of bitcoin was $68,046, with a high of $70,020 and a low of $62,534.61, marking a 1.9% decrease compared to last week's average price ($68,046).

3. Noteworthy mining industry news includes:

(1) US-listed bitcoin mining company Abits Group raised $2.1 million through a share placement;

(2) Bitcoin mining company Hive reported a 219% year-on-year revenue increase, but posted a net loss of $91 million due to accelerated depreciation;

(3) Bitcoin mining company IREN will be included in the MSCI USA Index;