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Hut 8 Unveils BTC-Funded 62 MW Texas Facility for Mining Efficiency Boost
27.2.2024
On Tuesday, the publicly-listed bitcoin mining company Hut 8 revealed it has initiated construction of its new mining facility in Culberson County, Texas, with plans to have it operational by the second quarter. Hut 8 further unveiled a new treasury strategy that utilizes its bitcoin holdings...
Bitcoin Futures’ Open Interest Reaches Lifetime High, Surpassing 2021 Bull Run
27.2.2024
Bitcoin’s value has been on an impressive rise over the past month, and by the start of the week, the leading digital currency surpassed the $57,000 range for the first time since Nov. 2021. This upward trend in value has stimulated bitcoin-based derivatives, causing open interest in bitcoin...
Bitcoin Reaches $57K in Stellar Monday Surge, Erasing $70 Million in Shorts in Just One Hour
27.2.2024
Bitcoin reached a peak of $57,055 on Monday, climbing 10.1% over a 24-hour span and elevating the digital asset’s market value to $1.10 trillion. The value of bitcoin relative to the U.S. dollar hasn’t ascended to these levels since Nov. 22, 2021, marking 12 days after the digital...
Bitcoin Tops $57K as Rally Picks Up Steam
27.2.2024
The spot ETFs posted record volumes on Monday as bitcoin gained 6% during U.S. trading hours
Bitcoin Breaks $54,000 Barrier for First Time Since 2021, Eyes Historic Highs Ahead of Halving Event
26.2.2024
The price of bitcoin has risen past the $54,000 threshold, now hovering at $54,446 per unit as of Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at 2:37 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). This leading crypto asset has witnessed a growth of 4.5% in the last six hours, and over the previous month, bitcoin’s value has soared...
Potential Reprieve for Bitcoin Miners With Upcoming Difficulty Adjustment Following Record Hike
26.2.2024
Bitcoin miners are set for a potential reprieve in three days, with the difficulty anticipated to decrease on Feb. 29. This follows the year’s most significant difficulty escalation of 8.24%, which occurred on Feb. 15. The upcoming adjustment is predicted to record a reduction of 2.5% to...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Oscillators and Moving Averages Paint a Complex Picture
26.2.2024
Amid shifting market sentiments, bitcoin’s market activity on Feb. 26, 2024, demonstrates both consolidation and fluctuation. Within the intraday, bitcoin’s value oscillated between $50,926 and $51,917, highlighting the persistent unpredictability of the crypto economy while...
Riot Platforms Highlights Risks Associated With Upcoming Bitcoin Halving Event in Annual Report
26.2.2024
In its latest annual report, Riot Platforms, the publicly-listed bitcoin mining firm, outlines several significant risks that could impact its operations, including troubles in the broader crypto economy, potential decreases in onchain transaction fees, and the anticipated bitcoin halving event...
Bitcoin Miners Face Adapt or Perish Scenario as Halving Approaches in Under 60 Days
23.2.2024
Data indicates that we’re 96% through the journey to the next Bitcoin halving event, with under two months remaining until the reward for mining a block is reduced from 6.25 to 3.125 bitcoins. Although it’s still premature to pinpoint the precise date—given the average...
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Surge to $14.6 Billion in BTC Holdings 43 Days Post-Launch
23.2.2024
It has been 43 days since the debut of the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the American stock market, and in this time, the nine newly launched bitcoin ETFs have accumulated 287,315 bitcoins, valued at approximately $14.6 billion. Leading the pack is Blackrock’s IBIT, boasting...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Price Oscillation Reflects Crossroads and Market Indecision
23.2.2024
Bitcoin’s value on Friday added another page to its unfolding story, registering just under $51,000, showing a modest decline from its 24-hour peak of $51,965 down to a trough of $50,877. Despite this dip, bitcoin’s 24-hour trading volume remains at $25.07 billion, highlighting...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Oscillators and Averages Point to a Market at Crossroads
21.2.2024
As bitcoin navigates through the volatile waves of the crypto market, its price on Feb. 21, 2024, reflects a complex interplay of market dynamics. Oscillating between $50,820 and $52,902 within a 24-hour frame, the leading digital currency continues to showcase significant trading activity. With...
Taproot Wizards Reveal Bitcoin’s Onchain Payment Struggles During $15M Sale
19.2.2024
Sending bitcoin onchain remains a poor payment experience despite the hype surrounding the leading crypto asset, according to Taproot Wizards founder Udi Wertheimer. In a recent post-mortem of a high-volume sale using bitcoin, Wertheimer detailed several pain points with onchain payments including...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Bulls Show Strength After Recent Consolidation Period
19.2.2024
Bitcoin’s price has seen a period of consolidation after its recent high of around $52,884, according to price data from Feb. 19, 2024. Technical indicators suggest the leading crypto asset remains in an uptrend and may be poised for a further move higher after this sideways trading range....
Bitcoin Network Faces Downturn in Transactions and Fees as Halving Approaches
19.2.2024
The volume of daily transactions on the Bitcoin network has seen a significant decline since Jan. 28, 2024, with numbers falling from peaks above 600,000 to below 300,000 transactions per day. This downturn is in sync with a decrease in the daily creation of Ordinal inscriptions, overall easing...
Bitcoin’s Pre-Halving Jitters — Historical Trends Spotlight Potential Price Dip Ahead of 2024 Event
18.2.2024
As the Bitcoin network nears its fourth halving event, numerous market watchers and cryptocurrency enthusiasts are curious about whether the price will experience a temporary decline before the halving occurs. Historically, bitcoin’s value has surged six to seven months ahead of halvings...
Historic Bitcoin Stashes Mobilize Amid Rising Market Valuations
18.2.2024
With bitcoin’s value rising past the $51,000 mark, numerous long-dormant bitcoin hoards have begun to mobilize unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs) that have remained untouched for an extended period. Although instances involving ‘sleeping bitcoins’ from the years 2009, 2010...
New Wave of Bitcoin ETFs Acquire 264,232 BTC Worth $13.5B in Just 5 Weeks, Blackrock’s IBIT Leads Charge
17.2.2024
In the last 37 days, the newly introduced nine spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have rapidly accumulated a remarkable total of 264,232.74 bitcoin, now valued at $13.5 billion based on the current exchange rates. Leading the pack, Blackrock’s IBIT ETF holds a substantial 43% of this...
April 2024 Bitcoin Halving Sparks Worldwide Curiosity, Data Reveals
17.2.2024
A recent study focusing on the search term “bitcoin” through Google Trends data revealed that curiosity remained subdued even as the price soared above the $50K mark. Yet, anticipation for the forthcoming reward halving has hit a 90-day peak. Slated for April 2024, this significant...
Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Investment Flourishes, Valued at Nearly $10 Billion
16.2.2024
Based on the latest available data, the Nasdaq-traded Microstrategy possesses 190,000 bitcoins, acquired at a cost of $5.96 billion. Presently, the value of the company’s bitcoin holdings has swelled to $9.88 billion. This marks a 66% increase in the firm’s bitcoin portfolio, a stark...