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One of the biggest British banking institutions – Standard Chartered – has reportedly forecasted that bitcoin’s price could reach $50,000 by the year’s end and skyrocket to $120,000 by the end of 2024.  The bank has not always been that bullish. Eric Robertsen – Global Head of Research at Standard Chartered – suggested in December 2022 (shortly after the FTX crash) that bitcoin could sink to $5,000 in 2023, whereas gold could soar to $2,250 per ounce. Those predictions have...

Despite bitcoin’s relatively flat trading at between $30,000 and $31,000 lately, BTC sharks and whales have purchased approximately $2.14 billion (calculated at current prices) worth of the leading digital asset since June 17.  According to Santiment’s data, those investors own around 13.02 million BTC, equaling over $391 billion. The Recent Accumulation Spree The analytics platform focused on cryptocurrencies – Santiment – estimated that bitcoin sharks and whales (those who...

After the recent surge in Bitcoin’s price and the successful breakout above the significant $30K resistance level, the market is now undergoing a period of consolidation. However, noteworthy signals are emerging during this phase. Technical Analysis By: Edris The Daily Chart: On the daily chart, the price has repeatedly tested the $30K level since breaking above it recently. While this level has provided support so far, there are concerning indications in the form of a...

With less than a year remaining until Bitcoin’s fourth ever halving, speculation has already begun on whether this one will be followed by the same or similar bull runs as the previous ones. In-depth data shows that the asset’s price performance has been rather identical before and after the last two such events. The Halving Effect Upon creating the network, the anonymous developer Satoshi Nakamoto incorporated an event called the halving, which occurs every 210,000 blocks...

Bitcoin (BTC)’s performance this year is modeling that of previous 4-year market cycles, signaling the early innings of another potential bull market, according to market analysis firm Reflexivity Research. The firm published a report this week exploring drivers behind the asset’s strong performance in Q2, examining both market structure and on-chain data. Who Is Buying Bitcoin? As the report states, Bitcoin’s present tailwind to two critical events this year: the banking...

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...

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...

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...

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’...

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...