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Aug 14, 2026 · Industry Insights

DeepSeek V4 Prices Jump Over 4.5× – What the Surge Means

DeepSeek V4’s API pricing was raised dramatically, with base model costs climbing 4.5‑times and cache‑hit rates soaring 12‑times, prompting a detailed analysis of peak‑off‑peak schedules and cost‑saving strategies for developers.