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...
Read More »Is BTC in Danger of Crashing Below $40K in a Vicious Correction? (BTC Price Analysis)
After an extended consolidation phase around the crucial $45K resistance region, Bitcoin’s price is exhibiting slight fluctuations, possibly forming a double-top pattern. The emergence of this pattern could signal a notable downturn in the short term. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart A detailed examination of the daily chart reveals that Bitcoin’s consolidation has prolonged near the critical $45K resistance zone. This significant price range aligns with the upper...
Read More »Bitcoin to Have a Positive 2024 Due to These Metrics: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader crypto market could have a positive year in 2024 due to the effects of several on-chain metrics. According to a weekly report from market analytics platform CryptoQuant, metrics that could influence bitcoin’s positive trajectory next year include the upcoming halving, growing stablecoin liquidity, the widely anticipated spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval, and macroeconomic conditions. Bitcoin Could Have a Positive 2024 CryptoQuant...
Read More »With Bitcoin Spot ETF Approvals, Halving and Incoming Upgrades, What Should You Expect from BTC in 2024?
The timing aligns perfectly in 2024 for a spot ETF approval to have already attracted significant investment, and then the halving decreases Bitcoin’s supply right when demand shoots higher. After yet another banner year in 2023 with over 150% gains, all eyes are on Bitcoin (BTC) to see if the flagship cryptocurrency can sustain its epic run in 2024. Key factors stacking up in Bitcoin’s favor for the coming year have analysts extremely bullish on its prospects. From the possibility of the...
Read More »Bitcoin for Contracts Now Legal in Argentina
Following the devaluation of its local currency and years of inflation, Argentina now legally recognizes contracts that stipulate Bitcoin as its currency of choice. Ahead of Christmas, the crypto sector in Argentina has gotten a major win as contracts denominated in Bitcoin have now been legally recognized. This news comes via Argentina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Diana Mondino. This also comes as Argenitna’s national currency the Argentine peso has seen a dip in its value. Bitcoin...
Read More »Bitcoin Stable Above $43.5K But is There a Danger of a Long Squeeze? (BTC Price Analysis)
Bitcoin’s price has recently found a stable range around the critical resistance level of $45K, indicating a bullish sentiment among market participants. However, there is a possibility of a short-term decline, potentially pulling back towards the $40K support level. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart A close look at the daily chart shows that Bitcoin’s upward trajectory has faded upon reaching the critical $45K resistance zone. This level coincides with the upper...
Read More »Bitcoin Price Eyes $44K Mark as Crypto Market Cap Is Close to $1.7T
The overall crypto market cap was close the $1.7 trillion mark on Wednesday, signaling that more money might be flowing into the crypto industry. Bitcoin (BTC) price rebounded from some of its losses from yesterday, edging close to the $44,000 level early Thursday morning. Recall that on Wednesday, US stocks recorded an unexpected drop that saw the S&P 500 index closing 1.42% lower on the day. This drop, albeit unsurprisingly, was enough to impact riskier assets like Bitcoin and the...
Read More »Bitcoin to Hit $160K in 2024 after Halving, Spot ETF Approval, Fed Interest Rate Cuts: CryptoQuant
CryptoQuant says factors like the halving, ETF, approval, and rate cuts, could push Bitcoin to $160K next year. Analysts are bullish on the potential of Bitcoin (BTC) for next year, indicating several factors that could pump the price to $160,000. According to a blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant report, Bitcoin may already be on its way to more than double its current all-time high (ATH). Multi-Factorial Push for Bitcoin, According to CryptoQuant CryptoQuant highlighted several...
Read More »Bitcoin Spot ETF Is Biggest Development on Wall Street in Last 30 Years, Michael Saylor Says
By removing barriers that have discouraged participation, Saylor predicts that Bitcoin spot ETFs will lead to a surge in demand as previously untapped capital flows into the limited cryptocurrency market. According to MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor, the upcoming Wall Street launch of Bitcoin (BTC) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is a significant event. Saylor recently stated on Bloomberg that he believes these new funds could be the most significant development in the investment...
Read More »Michael Saylor Remains Bullish on Bitcoin as Future Digital Gold, Targets $1 Million per Coin
“I think Bitcoin is going to go into the stratosphere,” Saylor commented when asked about Bitcoin’s 56% value surge since October. During a recent interview with CNBC, Michael Saylor, the Executive Chairman and co-founder of MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR), expressed his unwavering confidence in Bitcoin’s (BTC) long-term path. He highlighted certain fundamental aspects that will position BTC as the digital equivalent of gold, making it a crucial component of institutional investment...
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