Bitcoin (BTC)

In 2023, the Bitcoin hashrate has surged by a staggering 130% which shows growing competition and reduced profitability for miners. The computing power of the Bitcoin network, also known as the mining hashrate, hit a record high on Christmas Day, adding to the challenges faced by miners in the wake of declining profitability. Blockchain.com reported that on December 25, Bitcoin’s hash rate achieved an unprecedented level of 544 exahashes per second (EH/s), a data point corroborated by...

ADA price is attempting a fresh increase above the $0.600 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $0.600 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key contracting triangle forming with support near $0.5980 on the 4-hour chart (data feed via Coinbase). The price could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $0.6200 and $0.6350 levels. Cardano price is holding the $0.600 support against the US Dollar, like Bitcoin. ADA price could gain...

In 2023, digital assets experienced an exceptional year, witnessing a remarkable surge in Bitcoin prices by over 172%, with a correction of less than 20%. In addition to Bitcoin and Ether, capital inflows in stablecoins also remained positive. The market surpassed crucial technical and on-chain pricing models, and October emerged as a pivotal moment for institutional capital movement, according to Glassnode’s recent analysis. Stablecoins in 2023 Over the last two years, the...

Digital asset investment products resumed inflows after breaking the 11-week streak of positive cash flows. According to the findings by CoinShares’ Head of Research, James Butterfill, the net inflows totaled $103 million over the last week. Bitcoin investment products, as usual, attracted the highest capital inflow. The digital asset manager revealed a net inflow of $87.6 million during the period. Short-bitcoin also experienced a minor inflow amounting to $0.3 million....

The amount of Ethereum owned by long-term hodlers reached a record of over 70% in December, according to data from blockchain analytics firm IntoTheBlock. These committed holders have refrained from selling their Ethereum stash, contributing to the altcoin’s new benchmark. The latest ITB data also reveals that Ethereum has surpassed Bitcoin in terms of the percentage held by long-term holders, with the latter a little below the 70% mark. HODLers, individuals who hold onto...

Bitcoin (BTC) miners in 2023 have collected a daily average of $2 million in transaction fee revenue, according to data from Coinmetrics. The value reportedly showcases a 400% increase compared to last year’s averages. Bitcoin Miners Revenue Increases Year Over Year According to a Dec. 23 post on X (formerly Twitter) made by Jameson Lopp, the Co-founder and CTO of BTC self-custody solutions company Casa, Bitcoin miners generated revenue exceeding $10 billion in 2023, adding...

Arthur Hayes, the founder of the BitMEX crypto exchange, believes the success of the much anticipated Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will “completely destroy” the leading digital network. In a recent blog post titled “Expression,” Hayes opined that Bitcoin could die if all the BTC in circulation end up in the hands of traditional finance asset managers, most of whom are vying for the ETFs. Destroying Bitcoin Hayes explained that his prediction is based on the difference...

Bitcoin dropped on Christmas Eve by roughly a grand and briefly went below $43,000 but has managed to bounce off above that level as of now. Polkadot is the top performer from the larger-cap alts now, with a 5% increase on a daily scale. In contrast, SOL and AVAX have cooled off after the recent rallies. BTC Down to $43K After the unfavorable start of the previous business week, bitcoin went on the offensive on Wednesday and Friday and spiked above $44,000 during both trading...

TL;DR Bitcoin’s Recent Surge: Bitcoin’s value increased from around $16,500 to nearly $44,000 this year, with predictions of a strong year-end based on historical Q4 performances. SEC’s Pending Decision: The US SEC’s decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications, expected in Q1 next year, could significantly impact Bitcoin’s price. Key On-Chain Metrics: Increased BTC open interest suggests potential volatility, while positive exchange netflow indicates a possible rise in selling...

Stellar lumen price is rising toward the $0.132 resistance zone against the US Dollar. XLM price is now trading above $0.120 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $0.1250 on the 4-hour chart (data feed via Kraken). The pair could extend its increase if it clears the $0.1280 and $0.1320 resistance levels. Stellar lumen price is trading above $0.1250 against the US Dollar, like bitcoin. XLM price must...