In an era where bitcoin (BTC) has become synonymous with substantial wealth, tales of its early days evoke both fascination and disbelief. Most are familiar with the now-legendary story of two pizzas purchased for 10,000 BTC—valued today at nearly $1 billion. However, the chronicles of bitcoin’s history are dotted with equally intriguing accounts of individuals […] Original
Sixteen years ago, the world witnessed the launch of a groundbreaking peer-to-peer electronic cash system, Bitcoin, by its enigmatic creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. This innovation sparked a revolution in how people perceive money, currency, and financial assets. Since the release of the Genesis block, over 877,000 blocks have been mined on the decentralized ledger network, marking […] Original
On the third day of 2025, Bitcoin’s hash rate soared, registering between 813 and 823 exahash per second (EH/s). This impressive peak is an ideal start to the New Year. Bitcoin Begins 2025 with an Unstoppable Surge The opening days of 2025 have ushered in new heights for Bitcoin’s hashrate. On Jan. 1, the cryptocurrency’s […] Original
Excluding Dec. 1, daily transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain experienced a steep decline as the month unfolded. Between Dec. 2 and Dec. 31, a total of 12,105,415 transactions were recorded. Despite the drop, on Dec. 5, the network achieved a record high for the total dollar value of transactions processed in a single day in […] Original
2024 has been a banner year for bitcoin, and this weekend on Reddit, the crypto community dove into a lively debate about the leading digital currency’s cycles. Bitcoin enthusiasts pondered whether the classic four-year halving cycle could lose its forecasting mojo. From Predictable Pasts to Revolutionary Futures Although bitcoin has ridden through numerous rollercoasters of […] Original
On Friday, as the weekend looms, bitcoin (BTC) is holding its ground at $96,751 per coin. Over at Coinbase, a curious twist has appeared over the past 11 days with a negative premium gap of $122, while South Korea is displaying a premium of 3.3% on bitcoin’s price. Bitcoin Price Divide Prior to bitcoin reaching […] Original
Bitcoin’s next bull run could face headwinds from quantum computing advancements and shifting inflation dynamics, analysts warn. Singapore-based web3 firm Matrixport says there are still many risks that could disrupt Bitcoin’s (BTC) bull market in 2025. In a research note on Dec. 27, the firm pointed to Google’s “Willow” quantum chip with 105 qubits as reigniting discussions about potential threats to Bitcoin’s security. While the technology is still in its early innings, Matrixport noted that the “theoretical risks warrant attention.” Inflation expectations are also rising, partly due to possible tariffs…
Bitcoin ongoing price movement has sparked intense analysis as it continues to hover below the $100,000 mark. Despite reaching an all-time high above $108,000 last week, the cryptocurrency has struggled to maintain upward momentum ever since. With this performance, BTC’s on-chain data has been brought to the spotlight to uncover the factors driving recent selling pressures and investor behavior. One key focus has been the Spent Output Age Bands (SOAB) indicator, which provides valuable insights into Bitcoin holders’ activity based on their holding periods. Who Cashed Out Their Bitcoin Gains?…
X user published over 140 million tweets mentioning Bitcoin on Elon Musk’s social media network. Crypto conversation on X increased in 2024 compared to 2023 as Bitcoin (BTC) developments dominated digital asset mindshare on the platform formerly known as X. Posts containing “Bitcoin” grew 65% year-over-year according to data from social listening protocol Visibrain seen by crypto.news on Boxing Day. Posts mentioning BTC on X in 2024 | Source: Visibrain Bitcoin mentions peaked in early 2024, coinciding with approval for spot BTC exchange-traded funds issued by the U.S. Securities and…
The year 2024 has been filled with major milestones for Bitcoin, from reaching new all-time highs to several governments mulling a Bitcoin reserve. However, data reveals that there are less than 1.19 million BTC left to be mined. Unmined Bitcoin is becoming even more scarce in terms of remaining supply as more of the world begins to warm up to the idea of adopting Bitcoin (BTC) on a wider scale. Data from Clark Moody revealed that there were only 1,198,640.60 BTC left unmined by Dec. 26. Meanwhile, as much as…