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Bitcoin Whale Soars to 72nd Rank in 2 Weeks, Gathering Over 10,000 BTC Amid ETF Buzz
28.11.2023
This week, observers in the crypto sphere have kept a close eye on a notable bitcoin whale address, which impressively climbed from the 492nd spot to become the 72nd largest bitcoin holder in a mere fortnight. This substantial addition of over 10,000 bitcoin occurs amidst widespread speculation...
Study Reveals Bitcoin Mining as a Catalyst for Renewable Energy Growth and Flexible Load Systems
28.11.2023
A recently published working paper, collaboratively authored by industry experts, examines the critical influence of bitcoin mining in promoting worldwide clean energy efforts and stabilizing electricity grids. This paper probes into the utility of mining as a flexible and versatile instrument...
Over 100 Physical Attacks on Bitcoin Owners Documented Since 2014, Research Reveals
28.11.2023
In light of recent physical assaults targeting bitcoin owners, Jameson Lopp, co-founder of Casa, revealed a substantial list of such attacks on crypto holders, tracing back to 2014. Lopp’s research points out that the list, documenting over a hundred physical assaults, likely represents just...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Momentum Slows as Bulls Cool Down Following 4-Week Rally
27.11.2023
The crypto economy has dropped more than 2% on Monday morning as equity futures show U.S. stocks may slip a hair on Monday following a four-week winning streak. Bitcoin has slid 2% over the past 24 hours against the U.S. dollar and it’s dropped 3.4% since the high of $38,437 recorded...
Hopeful Bitcoin Enthusiasts Anticipate a ‘Santa Claus Rally’ Echoing Past Holiday Season Surges
26.11.2023
As we near December, some bitcoin enthusiasts are buzzing with anticipation that a ‘Bitcoin Santa Claus rally’ might emerge this year, reminiscent of the surges in 2013 and 2017. This speculative notion suggests that bitcoin often performs exceptionally well during the December...
Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Hits Record High With Sixth Consecutive Rise
26.11.2023
On November 25, 2023, the Bitcoin network marked its sixth consecutive difficulty rise, reaching a new peak at block 818,496. The difficulty soared by 5.07%, setting a record high of 67.96 trillion, a level that will persist until the next adjustment on December 9, 2023. Bitcoin’s Difficulty...
S2F Creator Plan B’s Prophetic Call — ‘Enjoy Sub-$40K Bitcoin While It Lasts’
26.11.2023
Willy Woo, an onchain analyst, recently predicted that bitcoin’s value might consistently stay above the $30K mark. Earlier this week, the statement was complemented by Plan B, the developer of the stock-to-flow (S2F) price model, who presented a realized price chart and urged enthusiasts...
Grayscale’s GBTC Witnesses Historic Shrink in Discount to NAV as Metric Taps Single Digits
25.11.2023
On Friday, data revealed a notable shift in Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust, commonly referred to as GBTC, as its discount to net asset value (NAV) contracted to single digits for the first time in 2023. The figures indicate that GBTC’s discount reached 8.06%, a level last observed two years ago....
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Bulls Eye $38K Amid Stiff Resistance
24.11.2023
Bitcoin’s price on November 24, 2023, reflects a steady rise in value, standing at $37,903. Over the past 24 hours, BTC has fluctuated between $36,972 and $38,078, with a trading volume of $17.41 billion, signaling strong market activity to end the week. The crypto asset’s market...
Glassnode Analysis Reveals Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Could Unleash $70B Capital Influx
24.11.2023
The approval of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S. could inject substantial new capital into the cryptocurrency market. Glassnode’s latest analysis on the subject provides a deep dive into how spot bitcoin ETFs could reshape market demand and supply, signaling a new...
Bitcoin Hashrate Hits Historic 500 EH/s Peak
23.11.2023
On November 22, 2023, data revealed that Bitcoin’s hashrate, as calculated on a seven-day moving average, attained an unprecedented level of 500 exahash per second (EH/s), which is tantamount to about 0.5 zettahash per second (ZH/s). Additionally, with just over a week remaining until...
Bitcoin User Unwittingly Pays $3.1 Million in Single Transaction Fee
23.11.2023
Onchain data reveals a staggering incident where a bitcoin user inadvertently paid a fee of 83.65 BTC, amounting to a costly mistake of $3.1 million, in a single transaction. This blunder occurred in block 818,087, mined by Antpool, marking the highest fee ever recorded on the Bitcoin blockchain....
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Holds Steady After Binance Settlement and Fed Minutes
22.11.2023
The price of bitcoin is coasting along under the $37K range following the recent settlement between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Binance. At the same time, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s minutes were released on Tuesday showing no signs of any possible rate cuts or monetary easing....
Analysis Claims Discovery of Selective Transaction Filtering in Bitcoin Mining Pools
21.11.2023
A recent analysis by 0xB10C, a developer and onchain analyst, has uncovered intriguing findings in the Bitcoin network. The study, which focuses on the mining pools’ transaction selection processes, revealed that certain transactions from U.S. Treasury-sanctioned addresses were missing from...
Pantera CEO Foresees Spot Bitcoin ETF Breaking ‘Buy the Rumor, Sell the News’ Cycle
21.11.2023
For many advocates, the green light for a spot bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) signifies a pivotal moment in the progression of digital assets. Pantera Capital’s Dan Moorehead views this evolution not merely as another chapter in the crypto narrative, but as a transformative leap in...
Report: Bitcoin Mining Project Initiates Construction of Hydro-Powered Facility in Nigeria
21.11.2023
A Nigerian startup named Trojan Mining is constructing a hydro-powered facility dedicated to bitcoin (BTC) mining in the African country, according to a recent report. Over the weekend, Trojan unveiled the creation of its mining container, locally produced and designed for a 500-kilowatt (KW)...
Bitcoin Achieves Lifetime Record With Over 710,000 Daily Transactions Confirmed on Sunday
20.11.2023
On Sunday, November 19, 2023, Bitcoin achieved a historic milestone, registering the highest number of daily transactions ever confirmed within a 24-hour span. A significant 710,579 transfers were confirmed by miners that day, including a significant portion of 475,249 Ordinal inscriptions. Bitcoin...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Holds Above $37K With Tense Market Equilibrium
20.11.2023
On Monday, November 20, 2023, bitcoin (BTC) is navigating slightly above the $37K mark, kicking off the week. Over the last day, BTC’s price has fluctuated from $36,441 to $37,516 per unit. Currently, bitcoin trades are generating a global trading volume of $15.55 billion. Bitcoin In...
With 93% of Bitcoin’s Supply Mined, Network’s Hashrate and Difficulty Surge in Synchrony
19.11.2023
On Sunday, November 19, 2023, Bitcoin’s hashrate maintained a steady pace at 468 exahash per second (EH/s), surpassing the intended ten-minute block interval average. The most recent block was processed in just 7 minutes and 37 seconds. Present observations suggest that if this trend...
Greenidge Generation Settles Debt and Sells SC Bitcoin Mining Site to NYDIG
19.11.2023
Greenidge Generation Holdings has successfully wiped out $21.8 million in secured debt and divested its South Carolina bitcoin mining facility to NYDIG. The firm detailed that the move enhances Greenidge’s financial stability and liquidity. Greenidge Generation Holdings Clears $21.8 Million...