Hit a new high again when posting this, what kind of stimulant has Monero been on lately? XMR's mining difficulty has been climbing steadily since the end of 2024, showing long-term positioning on the supply side by capital. It went through a hashrate attack and 'miner capitulation,' but with the price surge, mining revenue and difficulty have resumed rising in sync, suggesting that large mining companies or capital might have already positioned themselves in advance!