Bitcoin hash rate continues to chart astounding record highs just weeks before the fourth halving. Meanwhile, critics worry Bitcoin mining could be hazardous to the environment. That hasn’t stopped the price from soaring to a multi-year record high of $46,670, 67% of its historical all-time high price of $69,000 in November 2021. However, according to a recent analysis by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Bitcoin miners in the United States alone use as much...
Read More »3 Reasons China Should Repeal Bitcoin Ban (Opinion)
China’s economy grew 5.2% in 2023, but its stock market took a 10% tumble for the year. Meanwhile, some Chinese investors sought shelter in cryptocurrency despite the government’s Bitcoin ban. These brave souls were not unpatriotic, nor was their investment in Bitcoin against the fundamental principles of Chinese communism. In fact, they are on to something that most of the world’s governments have been slow to grok: Bitcoin represents an ideal store of value beyond borders...
Read More »Bitcoin Tops $43K, Massive Jupiter (JUP) Airdrop and Solana’s Rise: This Week’s Crypto Recap
The market continues its recovery from the plunge that took place last week and is currently stable above the $1.7 trillion mark in terms of total capitalization. This comes on the back of increases in Bitcoin’s price, a massive airdrop, as well as a proper performance from some major altcoins. Starting with Bitcoin – managed to push past the $43K level and even attempted a shot at $44K but came short. This puts BTC at an increase of slightly less than 5% for the past seven...
Read More »Bitcoin Price Analysis: This Needs to Stop for BTC to Finally Reach $48K Soon
After months of recovery, Bitcoin’s price has failed to break above $48K and has been decisively rejected to the downside. Yet, the uptrend may be far from over. Technical Analysis By TradingRage The Daily Chart On the daily chart, the price has been rejected from the $48K resistance level. Yet, the $40K support zone has held the market, preventing a deeper drop. The price consolidates between these two price levels, and breaking out in either direction is likely to dictate...
Read More »Bitcoin (BTC) Miner Capitulation Minimal: Hash Ribbon Analysis Offers Hope Amid Dip
Before the green light for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the crypto sphere anticipated a bullish surge. Even with the leading asset surpassing the $49,000 mark after the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) green signal for 11 spot BTC ETFs, prices took a downturn following the trading debut of eight of them. Hovering below $43,000, Bitcoin appears to have been trapped within a tight trading range for more than two weeks now. As such, miners resorted to...
Read More »Bearish Signs Appear as BTC Unable to Claim $43K Successfully (Bitcoin Price Analysis)
After encountering a significant rejection at the $48K resistance level, Bitcoin has recently discovered support near the crucial 100-day moving average, prompting a slight retracement. However, if a pullback materializes, the most likely scenario would involve a renewed bearish leg, targeting significant support at $38K. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart Upon analyzing the daily chart, it becomes apparent that following Bitcoin’s recent setback from the pivotal...
Read More »Bitcoin Soars Toward $43K: How High Can it Get? (BTC Price Analysis)
Bitcoin’s prolonged downward correction has encountered a pause in the vicinity of a significant support area, primarily defined by the 200-day moving average, sparking a slight rebound. However, the recent uptick appears to lack the necessary momentum, suggesting a potential phase of sideways consolidation. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart A thorough examination of the daily chart reveals a temporary halt in Bitcoin’s recent correction near a pivotal support...
Read More »Three Reasons Why Bitcoin Price Fell In January
In short, an overbought market after months of increasing certainty about the SEC’s Bitcoin ETF approvals burst in January and allowed the price to correct some. Historical #Bitcoin prices for today, January 26th: 2024 – $41,1742023 – $23,0162022 – $36,8002021 – $32,5022020 – $8,6082019 – $3,5712018 – $11,1182017 – $9162016 – $3902015 – $2692014 – $1,0072013 – $182012 – $5.32011 – $0.40 — Historical Bitcoin Price (@HistoryBTCPrice) January 26, 2024 During this time,...
Read More »Bitcoin Pushes Above $42K as Grayscale Outflows Slow
According to CC15Capital, which has been trading spot ETF Bitcoin holdings, around 134,000 BTC has been bought by the nine newly launched funds since Jan. 11. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s price is pushing above $42K. This stash is currently valued at around $5.6 billion. However, the figure does not include outflows from Grayscale. GBTC holders have been dumping shares and rebalancing their portfolios to funds that have lower fees and better yields, adding selling pressure to spot...
Read More »Bitcoin Bulls Back in Town with a Push to $42K as Markets Attempt a Recovery: Weekend Watch
The past week saw somewhat of a rollercoaster in terms of price action as Bitcoin’s decline sent ripples across the entire market. Now, however, the primary cryptocurrency is attempting a recovery, which has also treated altcoins well, many of which chart increases in the past 24 hours. Bitcoin Price Shoots to $42K At the time of this writing, Bitcoin’s price is trading at around $41.5K, charting an increase of 3.4% in the past 24 hours. This came after a sudden upward move...
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