Bitcoin's BIP-110 Forks a Minority Chain Backed by 2.5% of Miners

What happened

On 8 August 2026 Bitcoin split at block 961,632 when nodes supporting BIP‑110 rejected a non‑signalling block, creating a minority chain backed by 2.5% of miners, well below the 55% activation threshold.

Confirmed

Global impact / market context

The split shows that a small group of miners can create a separate chain, but because support is far below the required level, the new chain is unlikely to gain traction, limiting its impact on Bitcoin’s overall network security.

Analyst inference

Bitcoin’s price and market sentiment often react to chain splits; however, this split involves a minority fork with minimal miner backing, so broader market effects are expected to be limited unless support grows.

Analyst inference

What to watch

1. Whether additional miners join the BIP‑110 fork, which could raise its support closer to the 55% activation threshold and make the chain more viable. Analyst inference
2. If exchanges list the minority chain – an exchange listing (a platform allowing buying and selling) would provide liquidity and could attract traders, influencing its market presence. Analyst inference
3. Regulatory commentary on chain splits, since authorities may view new forks as separate assets, affecting compliance and reporting requirements. Analyst inference

Affected assets

• BTC — Bitcoin

Evidence

• coinpaprika.com