One of the leading cryptocurrency mining companies – Marathon Digital – produced 979 BTC in June, 21% less than the 1,245 BTC mined in May. As of the end of last month, the company owned 12,538 BTC, making it one of the biggest corporate holders of the primary digital asset. The June Figures The US-based BTC miner announced that the extremely hot weather in Texas last month and the emergence of Ordinals, which “significantly increased transaction fees,” have negatively...
Read More »Bitcoin Vs. BTC Companies: What’s The Better Buy?
Bitcoin (BTC) has treated its faithful well in 2023, having appreciated over 80% year to date. However, there may be better ways for investors to capitalize on the asset’s success besides stacking actual sats. Here’s a look at how some Bitcoin-related assets and companies are performing next to BTC, from financial companies to mining stocks. Mining Stocks Are Booming Shares for multiple publicly traded Bitcoin miners surged on Friday, including CleanSpark (CLSK; 11.32%), Riot...
Read More »Solana (SOL) Shoots Up 12% Daily, Bitcoin (BTC) Maintains $30K: Weekend Watch
Bitcoin went through a volatile end of the week in which it posted a new 13-month high before it slipped under $30,000 but has managed to defend that level. The altcoins are calmer on a daily scale, aside from SOL, AVAX, LEO, ARB, and a few others, which have added some value. BTC Defends $30K The past weekend was quite uneventful, even though BTC went through a rollercoaster that drove it from $31,000 to $29,500 and back up to $30,500 in a matter of hours on Friday. Saturday...
Read More »Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin Will be the Chosen AI Currency
Arthur Hayes, the co-founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, believes bitcoin (BTC) will be chosen by artificial intelligence (AI) as the currency for their economic activities in the future. In a lengthy Substack essay posted on July 7, the American entrepreneur laid out reasons for his belief, presenting arguments and conclusions to prove that the traditional financial system is unsustainable for AI-powered economies. The AI Currency Choice Hayes’...
Read More »Here’s the Imminent Support to Watch as Bitcoin Tumbles Below $31K (BTC Price Analysis)
Bitcoin has been struggling to surpass the significant resistance region of $30K for some time now, despite an overall bullish outlook. Recent price movements have shown bearish signals that could potentially lead to a short-term reversal. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart Bitcoin’s bullish rally has come to a halt upon reaching the crucial resistance region of $30K. This price range holds significant psychological resistance and has acted as a major barrier to the...
Read More »Here’s How Much of BTC’s Circulating Supply Is Owned by Long-Term Holders: Data
According to data provided by Glassnode, long-term holders currently hold almost 14.5M bitcoin (BTC). LTHs have been on a gradual accumulation spree in the past year and a half despite the prolonged bear market. Blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant has recently revealed that institutional investors (hedge funds, pension funds, commercial banks, insurance companies, and more) have also shown an increasing appetite for holding the primary cryptocurrency in the long run. So...
Read More »On-Chain Metrics and Investor Behavior Suggest Signs of a Bull Run: Bitfinex Report
A new report by the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex revealed that the latest on-chain metrics and investor behavior suggest the crypto market may be ready for the next bull run. In the weekly edition of the Bitfinex Alpha report, the crypto exchange noted that Bitcoin’s Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) and Net Unrealized Profit and Loss (NUPL) indicators have moved into the green, showing that almost all BTC trades have been profitable since the leading asset breached the...
Read More »BTC ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot Enters Nasdaq This Week
Bitcoin Depot – a US-based Bitcoin ATM provider – announced it will start trading on Nasdaq on July 3 after partnering with the fintech company GSR II Meteora Acquisition Corp. Previous reports revealed that the agreement between the two entities is worth $885 million. ‘BTM’ Pops up on Nasdaq The partners announced the finalization of the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger. The combined organization will be renamed Bitcoin Depot Inc. and will be run by the...
Read More »Man Who Paid $20K in BTC to Hitman to Kill a Child Goes to Prison for 6 Years (Report)
John Michael Musbach – a 34-year-old resident of Haddonfield, New Jersey – was reportedly sentenced to six and a half years in jail for hiring a hitman to commit a murder. He transferred $20,000 worth of BTC to the “executor” to kill a kid that was about to testify against him in a child-pornography case. Moreover, the youngster was the victim. The Gruesome Crime That Led to the Punishment According to recent coverage, Musbach exchanged sexually explicit videos and...
Read More »Solana (SOL) Eyes $20 After 5% Daily Jump, Bitcoin (BTC) Maintains $30K: Weekend Watch
Bitcoin has calmed after the Friday rollercoaster that drove it up and down by over a grand and remains relatively still at $30,500. The altcoins are also less volatile today, as it typically happens during the weekends, with SOL emerging as the most substantial gainer from the larger caps. BTC Above $30K Bitcoin went on a tear last week when it jumped from $26,500 to over $31,000 to register a new multi-month high. The bears tried to intervene but only managed to halt BTC’s...
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