As bitcoin and ether climb steadily, driving the crypto economy upward, a wave of liquidations has swept through the crypto derivatives markets. In the past 24 hours alone, more than $ 300 million in short positions were liquidated. $ 300M in Short Bets Liquidated as BTC Hits All-Time High Just before 7 a.m. …
This Op-Ed explores if there is a way out of the centralization cycle for wrapped Bitcoin. TLDR: The Greeks wrote about Sisyphus, eternally pushing his boulder uphill, only for it to roll back down. In crypto, we keep pushing Bitcoin toward decentralization, only to watch wrapped versions roll back into centralized hands. Is this our […]
Former President Donald Trump recently took to X (previously Twitter) to share his thoughts on bitcoin and mark the anniversary of the Bitcoin white paper. “I would like to wish our great Bitcoiners a Happy 16th Anniversary of Satoshi’s White Paper,” Trump said on the social media site. “We will end Kamala’s war on crypto, […]
Coinshares’ Q3 mining report, led by researcher James Butterfill, highlights mounting costs and challenges impacting the bitcoin mining industry in 2024. How Bitcoin Mining Industry Giants Are Battling Rising Prices The Coinshares Q3 mining report, with research led by James Butterfill, reveals that bitcoin mining costs are rising, reaching an estimated $ 49,500 per …
As bitcoin’s price nears its all-time high, the network’s hashrate is hitting impressive heights once again this year. Bitcoin’s Computational Power Climbs to New Highs—Will the Trend Continue? Following the trajectory of BTC’s rising value against a variety of fiat currencies, including the U.S. dollar, bitcoin’s network hashrate is soaring. At 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time […]
A poll conducted by Microstrategy’s chairman drew over 100K responses, revealing sweeping support for the presidential candidate seen as Bitcoin’s most powerful advocate. Who’s Bitcoin’s Best Bet in 2024? Michael Saylor’s Poll Sends a Clear Message As the 2024 election season intensifies, digital asset advocates closely analyze how a potential Donald Trump or Kamala Harris […]
An economist has argued that bitcoin is a reserve asset similar to gold, noting that some central banks might consider adding it to their reserves. Economist Makes Bold Case: Bitcoin Could Protect Central Banks Like Gold The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), a non-profit think tank, published a paper last week by economist Matthew Ferranti titled […]
Bitcoin’s recent price rally to $ 69,000 marked a notable shift, according to research from Glassnode and onchain analysts Ukuria OC and Cryptovizart. Bitcoin’s Rally to $ 69K: Glassnode’s Analysis on What’s Next for the Market The recent surge in bitcoin’s (BTC) spot price to $ 69,000 has brought relief to investors …
On Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, Bitcoin’s network hashrate climbed to a new all-time high, reaching 736.81 exahash per second (EH/s)—a milestone unmatched in the network’s history. Bitcoin’s Hashrate Hits Historic High — How Close Are We to the Zettahash Era? Bitcoin’s computing power has hit new heights, with over 67 EH/s added to the network […]
Bitcoin’s difficulty has soared once again at block height 866,880, reaching a record-breaking 95.67 trillion. Meanwhile, the network’s computational power is keeping pace, operating at a blazing 729.13 exahash per second (EH/s) at the time of reporting. In the coming days, it’ll be fascinating to watch how the combination of increased difficulty and dipping prices […]
On Oct. 20, 2024, bitcoin’s price broke past the $ 69,000 mark, leaving many in the market eager to see what’s next. With the 2024 U.S. elections approaching, bitcoin (BTC) prices could swing unpredictably, given the speculation surrounding the face-off between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. As prices continue to rise, we gathered several …
Bitcoin’s rise is enriching early adopters at the expense of society, according to a paper by European Central Bank (ECB) economists. They argued that bitcoin’s speculative growth leads to wealth redistribution, where early investors gain while non-holders and latecomers are left poorer. Economists warn this dynamic could harm societal stability, deepening inequality and threatening democracy […]
While bitcoin’s price has remained above $ 68,000, onchain fees tagged along for the ride. Earlier this month, fees were below $ 1, but two days ago on Oct. 17, the average transfer fee hit a peak of $ 6.32. Today, onchain fees stand at around 22.9 satoshis per virtual byte (sat/vB), …
Bitcoin prices have jumped by over 5%, reaching a ten-week peak at $ 67,800, as demand for the digital asset has climbed steadily. This increased interest comes from spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and significant bitcoin accumulation by large investors, commonly known as “whales,” according to research from Cryptoquant. Cryptoquant: Bitcoin Prices Surge as Demand …
QCP Capital analysts have noticed a significant rise in bitcoin (BTC), comparing it to similar patterns seen before past U.S. elections. Their latest report delves into the influence of historical price movements, current market dynamics, and upcoming events on the cryptocurrency’s future course. QCP Capital Eyes Bitcoin’s Election-Year Rally Potential In its latest review, QCP […]