Since its much-hyped debut during the latest Bitcoin halving, activity on the Runes protocol has experienced a significant downturn. The protocol, which allows users to create fungible tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain, saw a surge in transactions initially but has since declined in activity, particularly on May 10. Runes Protocol Decline According to data from...Read More
While the effects of the fourth halving slowly set in, Bitcoin miners appear to be selling less and holding onto more BTC after the recent block reward reduction. In fact, Bitcoin is currently seeing the longest-ever miner consolidation and accumulation period since it hit $16K. BTC Miner Accumulation Continues According to the latest analysis by...Read More
Experts now suggest that bitcoin may have reached a local bottom and will gradually recover over the coming months. BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes, for one, noted that the leading cryptocurrency might see a surge in value if, as he predicts, liquidity increases in the economy next week due to Janet Yellen’s policies. Bitcoin May Have...Read More
Bitcoin is struggling to climb above the $60,000 mark after a devastating downtrend this week. Bitfinex analysts have shared their latest insights on BTC for May, predicting that the world’s leading cryptocurrency will continue to serve as the price action benchmark for the market, indicative of the entire asset class’s market cap. Bitcoin Consolidation to...Read More
According to Glassnode data, Runes transactions generated $117 million in cumulative Bitcoin network fee revenue post-halving, with $62.4 million amassed on the day of the halving itself. However, this rise proved to be short-lived, recent data reveals that on April 28, Runes transactions only contributed $1.03 million in fees. Runes Dominates Bitcoin Network Post-Halving On...Read More
An “epic sat,” an extremely rare satoshi (the smallest unit of Bitcoin) from the network’s fourth halving block, was recently sold for over $2 million. On April 25, the crypto mining pool ViaBTC successfully auctioned off “Sat 1,968,750,000,000,000” for 33.3 BTC, approximately $2.13 million, on the cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx Global. ViaBTC’s Rare Satoshi Auctioned CoinEx...Read More
Following Bitcoin’s recent halving event, market analysts are closely eyeing the role of liquidity in shaping the cryptocurrency’s trajectory over the coming months. According to insights from Kaiko, the strengthening liquidity could support a sustained rise in bitcoin’s price. Bitcoin’s Liquidity Rebounds Liquidity refers to the ease with which an asset can be bought or...Read More
Bitcoin’s fourth halving has sparked speculation about significant price surges, but Glassnode, an analytics firm, advises that investors should “ground expectations” based on historical data. The Bitcoin halving happened less than a week ago, leading to a 50% reduction in supply inflation, increasing the issuance scarcity. Glassnode Says Fourth Halving is Different The halving has...Read More
Bitcoin completed its fourth halving on April 20th, with block rewards falling from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. Historically, halvings have been related to growing bitcoin prices and eventually marked the beginning of new cycles followed by massive surges in value. The latest halving is no different, even as BTC reached an all-time high beyond...Read More
Bitcoin halving concerns triggered the 11th consecutive week of outflows from the blockchain equities. According to data compiled by CoinShares, blockchain equities experienced $9 million in withdrawals as investors worried about halving the impact on mining companies because it can affect their profitability and, subsequently, the value of their investments in those firms. The latest...Read More
Bitcoin layer 2 solution tokens have demonstrated superior performance to BTC following the highly anticipated halving of the mining reward on the blockchain. Since the event, these tokens have surged by 5% to 20%, outpacing the top crypto by market cap. Stacks (STX) Takes Center Stage According to CoinGecko data, the market cap for Bitcoin...Read More
The average Bitcoin transaction fee dropped on Sunday after reaching a record high the day before. Following the much-anticipated halving, the average fee per Bitcoin transaction hit a record high of $128.45 stemming from Runes. However, data from YCharts revealed that the figure subsequently fell to $34.8 million on April 21. Bitcoin Transaction Fees Plunges...Read More
Following the successful completion of the long-awaited fourth Bitcoin halving on April 20, miners’ struggle for profitability has begun. The event reduced block rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, slashing the amount of assets produced daily. This has greatly affected miners’ profitability as they would rely more on transaction fees and higher BTC prices...Read More
Bitcoin’s fourth halving, a highly anticipated event occurring every four years in the cryptocurrency realm, has finally occurred. This event, reducing the Bitcoin block reward from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, marks a crucial moment in the industry. As a result, the daily issuance of Bitcoin has been slashed in half, now standing at around...Read More
With the Bitcoin (BTC) halving only hours away, analysts are at odds over whether the one-in-four-years event is already “priced in” to the crypto market. According to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, the answer is yes – but it comes with some important nuance. The Bitcoin Halving And Efficient Markets In a Twitter thread posted on...Read More
Bitcoin’s fall to $61,000 over the weekend was a result of market participants reducing their exposure to the digital asset ahead of the halving slated for April 20, according to the latest CryptoQuant weekly report. Analysts said traders closed their long positions to take profits, and now, the volume of sell orders in the perpetual...Read More
For the past four days, fees paid by users on Bitcoin have exceeded those on Ethereum, according to data from Cryptofees, a data analytics platform. This surge in Bitcoin transaction fees has been associated with the growing anticipation surrounding the upcoming halving event and the Runes upgrade. Bitcoin Fees Surpasses Ethereum for 4 Consecutive Days...Read More
Public interest in the ‘Bitcoin halving’ is gaining steam as Google searches for the term have now risen to their highest level in history. According to Google Trends data, interest in the term began steadily ramping up at the start of 2024. Beginning with a score of 9 in January, interest in the “bitcoin halving’...Read More
Bitcoin traders are eagerly anticipating that the upcoming scheduled decrease in the issuance of new coins will lead to a significant surge in Bitcoin’s price. Nevertheless, this expectation may not be fully realized this time, according to various experts. Deutsche Bank suggests that the effects of the Bitcoin halving are already reflected in its current...Read More
A recurring pattern that has been observed during each Bitcoin halving is volatility. With the following event right around the corner, Bitcoin dumped over 10% in the past week, sliding to $62,778. But despite a series of price corrections, the accumulation game remains strong among Bitcoin holders. Accumulation Addresses See Record Bitcoin Inflows Popular crypto...Read More
Contrary to the general belief circulating in the crypto community, Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow (S2F) model creator and analyst PlanB thinks this halving will not be different from previous events. According to a tweet, PlanB insists that Bitcoin’s price increases will again be around the halving. This Halving Will Not be Different Over the past weeks, several...Read More
Bitcoin has now retreated 18% from its all-time high of $73,737 on March 14, tapping $60,000 during late trading on April 17. Corrections are a healthy part of market cycles, however, and analysts agree that this one may not be over yet despite the halving being just a couple of days away. On April 17,...Read More
Bitcoin miners are experiencing a significant drop in stock prices as the upcoming halving is slated for later this week. The fourth Bitcoin halving, around April 20, will slash mining rewards by half to 3.125 BTC, currently valued at approximately $200,000. Bitcoin Miner Stocks Decline The stock prices of Marathon Digital (MARA) and Riot Blockchain (RIOT),...Read More
The cryptocurrency market endured massive volatility this week. Amidst geopolitical instability, this price action triggered billions in liquidation and left many wondering if Bitcoin could be used as a hedge against chaos. However, certain cohorts of Bitcoin holders remained unfazed. This is evident by the fact that Bitcoin appears to be entering an accumulation phase...Read More
The neutralization of funding rates in crypto perpetual markets following the drawdown suggested that the correction was healthy and that volatility may eventually decline. With the Bitcoin halving a few days away, the amount of BTC leaving centralized exchanges has risen to levels not seen for more than 15 months. At the same time, the...Read More
The upcoming Bitcoin halving event is expected to follow the pattern of “buy-the-rumor, sell-the-news,” according to the Crypto.com CEO. The exec believes that in the long term, however, the halving, which is currently slated for April 20, will positively impact Bitcoin’s price. Bitcoin Halving’s Long-Term Impact Will Be Positive In a recent Bloomberg interview, Kris...Read More
The cryptocurrency market saw a massive correction in the past two days, starting with a red Friday and followed by a Saturday massacre. While the reasons are still debated, even though they seem to be external and not related to the industry itself, the fact is that the total market cap shed over $400 billion...Read More
Bitcoin continued to be choppy as its price briefly dipped below $69,000. What followed was panic from market players. However, data suggest that this sentiment could potentially prove beneficial for a much-needed rebound in Bitcoin’s price. Buying Opportunities Emerge Bitcoin surged to a record peak above $73,700 on March 14, driven by heightened purchasing activity...Read More
The boss of America’s largest crypto mining firm, Marathon, said that spot Bitcoin ETF approvals had brought forward what would otherwise have been the post-halving rally. “I think the ETF approval, which has been a huge success, has attracted capital into the market and essentially brought forward what could have been the price appreciation we...Read More
As the cryptocurrency community gears up for the highly anticipated Bitcoin halving around April 20, opinions are divided on its immediate and long-term impact. In a recent blog post, Arthur Hayes expressed his belief that while the halving might eventually pump prices in the medium term, the asset could slump both before and after the...Read More
