The digital asset markets expanded substantially over the first quarter of 2024, catalyzed by an end to the decade-long effort to introduce spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US. While Q1 was a turning point in many ways, Q2 kicked off on a turbulent note. Bitcoin’s plunge below $65K and the substantial decline in altcoins’ market...Read More
Bitcoin has been trading around $70,000 after a major retracement that dragged the leading crypto asset below $63,000 briefly. Despite a few flat trading sessions, data reveals that a pump could be in the offing that could further trigger a new wave of buying pressure. CryptoQuant’s latest analysis reveals a remarkable surge in USDC deposits,...Read More
The host of Coin Bureau, Guy Turner, tells his two million followers on YouTube that SOL might be on a potential 35% – 45% breakout above the $300 mark. Turner’s bullish outlook is based on promising weekly and monthly charts throughout the beginning of 2024. According to him, SOL is looking “incredibly bullish” on both...Read More
Bitcoin’s dominance has increased to 52% on some sources after the asset attempted to surpass the $71,000 level but failed, currently just under $70,000 as of Thursday (March 28th). Altcoins have experienced greater retracement, which is evident by the increasing BTC dominance. As CryptoPotato reported, Ethereum (ETH) and other leading altcoins have retraced significantly, taking...Read More
As the much-anticipated Bitcoin halving event looms in late April, a migration of outdated mining equipment from the United States to regions offering cheaper electricity is underway. This migration is driven by the need to maintain profitability due to reduced mining rewards and escalating operational costs. US Bitcoin Miners Prepare for Halving According to a...Read More
All eyes are on the upcoming Bitcoin halving scheduled for mid-April 2024, which will reduce the rewards granted to miners for validating transactions by half. This will mark the fourth occurrence of a halving event in Bitcoin’s history. Although the market is currently experiencing a downturn, Bitcoin has seen significant growth of more than 150%...Read More
Bitcoin’s price has already gone through a massive rally in the past six months or so, perhaps fueled first by the hype of the spot ETFs in the US and then the actual demand for those products once they went live. As such, the asset broke its 2021 all-time high but faced a massive correction...Read More
Bitcoin’s setback below $61,000 triggered a market-wide correction. Despite the inflow of fresh capital, the leading crypto asset registered 15% in weekly losses at one point after hitting new all-time highs earlier this month. QCP Capital’s analysis suggests that the Bitcoin bull market is far from over while simultaneously highlighting a continued liquidity rotation, which...Read More
After weeks of nonstop bullish momentum, Bitcoin (BTC) retraced below $61K, a correction many analysts deemed necessary before the halving. As CryptoPotato reported, over $220 billion were lost in just two days, with altcoins like Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Ripple (XRP) suffering the most. However, the trend changed in the following hours, especially after...Read More
In a worrying trend, Bitcoin miners’ reserves hit a low not seen since April 2021. This coincides with lagging active addresses in the network while Bitcoin short-term holders sold off some of their holdings, dragging its value below $63,000. According to CryptoQuant’s latest analysis, there is a significant decline in the Bitcoin miners’ reserve, reaching...Read More
2022-2023 was an excellent period for naysayers who crushed, denounced, lambasted, and even proclaimed Bitcoin (BTC) is “dead.” A “dark age” where there appeared to be little hope that the primary cryptocurrency would once again rise or even exceed its previous peaks. However, BTC always seems to have the final word (at least, it has...Read More
The future is not assured until it has passed, but successful cryptocurrency investors have relied on how powerful the recurring patterns are in these historical trends. Here are 12 Bitcoin halving cycle protips from crypto influencers on X, the social media website formerly known as Twitter. 1. It’s Still Early On This Halving Cycle Like...Read More
The current bull run stands apart from its predecessors in several significant ways. Bitcoin has undergone three halving events thus far. The first one was in 2012, followed by another in 2016, with the most recent occurring in 2020. Bitcoin surged to achieve new all-time highs only after each halving. Contrastingly, this time, Bitcoin has...Read More
Fidelity Digital Assets have stated in a recent report that while Bitcoin (BTC) holders typically anticipate the quadrennial reward halving to boost prices, miners must actively strategize to plan for the upcoming event to prevent going bankrupt. Notably, the halving event, expected on or around April 19, will reduce their earned Bitcoin by 50%. Bitcoin...Read More
Amidst the market-wide rally, Bitcoin miners appear to be reaping substantial rewards. On March 6th, they earned a staggering $75.9 million in daily revenue marking the second-highest figure in the leading crypto asset’s history. This also represented a notable increase of 30.74% from the previous day and a remarkable surge of 293.1% compared to the...Read More
As Bitcoin’s highly anticipated halving event approaches, new research from Galaxy Digital suggests that up to 20% of the cryptocurrency’s current hash rate could go offline. This reduction is expected to impact eight specific ASIC mining machine models, leading to a drop in the network’s overall hash rate. Galaxy Digital’s Projections Galaxy’s mining analysts revealed...Read More
Bitcoin’s price continues increasing and is currently trading at around $51,500. This marks a massive surge of over 3% in the past hour and some 20% in the past week. The move comes after the price went into massive volatility yesterday, tumbling toward $48K and leaving more than $200 million worth of liquidated positions. While...Read More
With the fourth halving event scheduled for April this year, speculation about Bitcoin’s future trajectory is rampant. One notable voice in this conversation is Charles Edwards, the founder of hedge fund Capriole Investments, who has made a striking prediction – if Bitcoin’s post-halving returns mimic those of 2020, the market could be witnessing a staggering...Read More
Over the weekend, Bitcoin technical analyst and stock-to-flow model creator “PlanB” said that after the halving, “Bitcoin will be scarcer than gold and real estate.” However, he added that he wouldn’t be surprised if Bitcoin’s market capitalization, currently less than $1 trillion, stayed below gold’s, which is currently less than $10 trillion. With some basic...Read More
A recently released study by Bitget focusing on the upcoming Bitcoin halving event indicated a positive outlook as market conditions continue to recover. With the Bitcoin halving scheduled for April 2024, investors across the world are carefully analyzing its potential impact on their investment decisions. The research involved a diverse array of contributors hailing from...Read More
Bitcoin market price movements have historically followed similar patterns leading up to the four-year halving event. There is usually a mid-cycle top, then a pullback of as much as 30% before the halving and the next bull cycle. On Jan. 30, crypto analyst “Rekt Capital” said that the pre-halving period where pullbacks tend to occur...Read More
A significant shift is occurring in the Bitcoin mining landscape as the fourth halving event approaches, which is set to reduce the supply subsidy of BTC from 6.25 BTC for every block to 3.125 BTC per one. With approximately just 82 days left, Bitcoin miners appear to be selling their reserves, according to the latest...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are currently following a pattern similar to previous years, during which their prices surged by 500% and 1,000%, respectively, according to the latest research report by Coinbase Research and Glassnode. The observation draws parallels between the ongoing crypto market cycle and the period from 2018 to 2022, characterized by substantial...Read More
In a recent post on social media platform X, cryptocurrency analyst Bit Paine presented a compelling forecast for the value of Bitcoin (BTC) reaching $1 million by January 3, 2025. Paine provides an in-depth analysis, highlighting key factors that could drive this significant value increase. Analyst Predicts Potential Supply Shock in Bitcoin Market Paine’s analysis...Read More
On this day, 15 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto mined the genesis block of the Bitcoin network, laying the foundation for the cryptocurrency industry. Since 2009, the community has celebrated Bitcoin’s birthday every January 3, reminiscing about one of the most significant moments in crypto history. Bitcoin’s 15th Anniversary The genesis block contains the first 50...Read More
The Bitcoin halving is arguably the most important event in the cryptocurrency industry, taking place every roughly four years (210,000 blocks). It aims to reduce the speed at which new BTC is being produced, which essentially reduces the pre-programmed inflation rates and ensures that Bitcoin mining will continue for many more years, even though more...Read More
With the highly-anticipated Bitcoin halving just four months away, the world’s largest crypto asset is witnessing a strong rally driven by expectations of growing institutional demand. On December 1st, Bitcoin briefly surged past $38.8k, a threshold not observed since May 2022. Although it quickly dipped below $38.3k, Matrixport’s report presents a compelling case for Bitcoin’s ascent...Read More
The fourth Bitcoin halving is fast approaching and is estimated to be just 157 days away. In the meantime, there is a notable tightness occurring in the supply of Bitcoin that has now reached unprecedented levels in its history. Glassnode’s latest report revealed that the ‘available supply’ is at historic lows, and rates of ‘supply...Read More
Bitcoin is growing increasingly scarce, and its price movements are finally showing it. Recent statistics from the on-chain analytics platform IntoTheBlock reveal that an unprecedented portion of the accessible BTC supply has been securely stashed away for the long term. Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Remain Resilient Long-term Bitcoin holders have significantly ramped up their exposure to...Read More
In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin halving events are significant milestones that grab the attention of investors, traders, and enthusiasts worldwide, leading to speculation and anticipation among the community. Changpeng Zhao recently shared his thoughts and observations on the dynamics and sentiments surrounding Bitcoin halvings based on his experiences during the past three events....Read More
