The US-based cryptocurrency miner – CleanSpark – purchased 45,000 units of the Antminer S19 XP BTC mining machines for $144.9 million. The current computing power of CleanSpark is 6.7 EH/s, while the installation of the new equipment is expected to push it to 13 EH/s. Preparing for the Halving According to the deal, the manufacturer will distribute 25,000 units in August, while the remaining 20,000 should arrive in September. CleanSpark plans to deploy all of them at its...
Read More »Injective (INJ) Soars 60% Weekly, Bitcoin Flat Above $30K (Market Watch)
With the lower trading volumes during the weekend, bitcoin has stalled around $30,000 but still remains above that level. Most altcoins are also sitting quietly, with ETH standing at $2,100. INJ, however, has skyrocketed on a weekly basis. BTC Stalls at $30K The past week was quite eventful for the primary cryptocurrency, despite its sluggish start. BTC remained at $28,000 on Monday, similar to the previous weekend, but the landscape started to change as the day progressed....
Read More »Bitcoin Tops $30K, Here’s the Next Target If Bulls Keep it Up (Bitcoin Price Analysis)
Bitcoin’s price has been increasing consistently lately, continuing its bullish phase since the beginning of the year. However, the market is currently at a key resistance level, and its reaction is essential for the trend in the next few months. Technical Analysis By:Edris The Daily Chart: On the daily timeframe, the price has finally broken out of the tight consolidation range around the $28K mark, aggressively attacking the $30K resistance. This level is both a crucial...
Read More »Alt Season is Here According to Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes – co-founder of BitMEX – believes the altcoin season (a time frame during which the alternative coins outperform Bitcoin and reduce its dominance in the crypto market) is already here. Assets like Ether (ETH), Arbitrum (ARB), and Dogecoin (DOGE) have marked substantial gains in the past 24 hours, whereas BTC has been relatively stable at a range of $30-31K. Enter the Alt Season In one of his most recent tweets, Hayes presented a price chart of Ether (ETH),...
Read More »Ethereum Leads Market Rally Following Shapella, Bitcoin Tops $30K, Altcoins Thrive: This Week’s Market Recap
This week saw the total cryptocurrency market capitalization soar above $1.3 trillion on the back of major increases from many coins. The sentiment has also improved considerably across the board. Bitcoin’s price managed to top the coveted $30K level – a point that we haven’t seen in 10 months. The week started relatively quiet as everyone was expecting the release of the Consumer Price Index. It’s largely used to gauge inflation in the US. Before its release, however, things...
Read More »Jim Cramer Missed Out on a 23% Monthly Gain in Bitcoin’s Price
The Bitcoin price (BTC) began to bubble up from the $27,900 handle on Sunday, Apr 9. By Monday, it had entered into full rally territory, shooting up to $30,450 by Tuesday. But most of Jim Cramer’s audience probably missed the opportunity to make a cool 23% gain as he CNBC “Mad Money” host told viewers to avoid Bitcoin on Mar 14. Cramer Does It Again Moreover, Cramer told CNBC watchers that they should sell any BTC they have: “Bitcoin went up today. And I would argue now it...
Read More »Argentina Approves BTC Index Futures Contracts on Matba Rofex Exchange: Report
Argentina’s securities regulator – the National Commission of Value (CNV) – reportedly authorized the local exchange Matba Rofex to launch regulated Bitcoin index futures contracts. Argentines have recently shown rising interest in the primary cryptocurrency and other digital assets. One factor behind the surging appetite could be the concerning inflation rate in the country and the political instability. Additional BTC Options for the Locals The BTC index futures contracts...
Read More »Bitcoin is a Gambling Token: Buffett Sings the Same Old Song
The legendary US investor and an outspoken critic of cryptocurrencies – Warren Buffett – launched another bashing manifest against bitcoin, classifying it as a “gambling token.” He argued that most people invest in it in search of “easy money,” alerting that the pursuit of getting rich in a short period of time hides its risks. Throwing Stones at Bitcoin… Again Although bitcoin has soared by over 80% YTD amid the massive financial uncertainty, some people might never change...
Read More »Bitcoin Jumps $500 as US CPI Clocks in at 5% for March 2023
The initial expectations for the CPI numbers for March showed a decline in the inflation rates to 5.2%. In reality, the third month of the year saw an increase of 5%, shown by the Consumer Price Index. At the same time, the core CPI, which excludes more volatile niches such as food and energy, was expected to be somewhere between 5.5% and 5.6%. The Core CPI has actually matched the expectations, standing at 5.6%. The CPI for February stood at 6%, which was a decline compared...
Read More »JFK’s Nephew: Bitcoin Is an ‘Escape Route’ From the Turmoil Caused by the Fed
Robert F. Kennedy Jr – the nephew of former President John F Kennedy, who challenged Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination in the 2024 elections – blamed the Federal Reserve for the current disturbing condition of the financial sector. He believes cryptocurrencies like bitcoin could serve as lifeboats to individuals “when this bubble invariably bursts.” Pro Bitcoin and Anti CBDC The 2024 presidential campaign in the United States of America includes some interesting names,...
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