So with the hashing power lost that went over to bitcoin cash, it means that in average for the network it should be taking a bit more time to mine those 12.5 bitcoins until a network difficulty update comes over. So the flow of new bitcoin will be slowed down until network diff adjustment, right?
It looks like not very much went over to bitcoin cash and even more than that amount has been brought online in the last 2 weeks as there is still an expected diff increase of 8.12% in 17 hours.
Well, we still have BTM powerhouse continue pumping out S9 machines. The appreciation of btc will also revive more previously unprofitable older rigs.