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 […] Original
Amid the ongoing Bitcoin price correction after attempting to reclaim $70,000 on Monday, a CryptoQuant analyst known as Mac.D has highlighted key shifts in the asset’s network fundamentals. This key shift in Bitcoin’s network fundamentals includes the rise in Bitcoin’s hashrate, which has surged to an all-time high, marking a significant milestone for the network. According to Mac.D in a recent post on the CryptoQuant QuickTake platform, the rise in BTC hashrate, which measures the computational power miners use, suggests “intensified competition” among miners, driving up the mining difficulty to…
“Central banks think policy is tight and want to cut gradually. If employment cracks, they will cut fast. If employment bounces, they will cut less. Two months ago, bonds were pricing a strong possibility of falling behind the curve. Now the recession skew is gone, yields are up. That is not bearish risk assets and it doesn’t mean the Fed has screwed up,” Dario Perkins, managing direction, global macro at TS Lombard, said in a note to clients on Oct. 17. Source
Crypto options market has grown multi-fold in the past four years, with contracts worth billions of dollars expiring every month and quarter. That said, its still relatively small compared to the spot market. According to Glassnode, as of Friday’s data, the spot volume was approximately $8.2 billion, while options volume was roughly $1.8 billion. In addition, BTC’s open interest of $4.2 billion due to expire this Friday is less than 1% of BTC’s market cap of $1.36 trillion. Original
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 generative artificial […] Original
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 […] Original
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), or roughly $3.61 per transaction. Bitcoin’s […] Original
Bitcoin (BTC) has continued its ascent in recent weeks, reclaiming major highs. However, recent analysis suggests that the $57,000 level could be one of the most critical support points for the ongoing bull rally. This insight comes from a CryptoQuant analyst, Burak Kesmeci, who highlighted the role of Bitcoin Spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in shaping the market stance. Bitcoin Resilience At The $57,000 Level Spot ETFs have emerged as a major instrument in the Bitcoin ecosystem, offering a regulated entry point for institutional investors. According to Kesmeci, the average cost…
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 from Spot […] Original
According to a recent report from QCP Capital, the upcoming U.S. presidential election could heavily influence Bitcoin’s price trajectory. While the election is the next key catalyst for Bitcoin (BTC) and broader crypto markets, uncertainty lingers over the post-election outlook, according to recent QCP Telegram posts. Options contracts expiring around the election are trading at a 10% premium compared to other expiries, signaling heightened market sensitivity to political developments. QCP’s analysis suggests that any shifts in the polls or changes in the narratives of either candidate’s campaign could amplify spot…