Miners Race to Discover Block 840,000 as Bitcoin Halving Nears

Many enthusiasts in the Bitcoin community were anticipating the next halving to coincide with Saturday, April 20, 2024, but the latest data suggest it will likely occur a day earlier, on April 19. Despite a recent uptick in mining difficulty, miners have managed to maintain a high hashrate, resulting in block times dropping below the … Read more

Former Bitmex Chief Expects Crypto Prices to ‘Slump’ Around the Bitcoin Halving

Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes has explained why he believes that “bitcoin and crypto prices in general will slump around the halving.” He added that from now until May 1, he “will be in a no-trade zone,” emphasizing that “April will experience extreme weakness in risky asset markets.” Bitcoin Price Will ‘Slump Around the Halving,’ … Read more

Report: Bitcoin Miners Strengthen Reserves Ahead of Fourth Halving

As we near the anticipated fourth Bitcoin halving event, there are only 1,133 blocks left until we reach block 840,000, with the milestone expected to occur in about a week. Recent data from theminermag.com’s Miner Weekly on Thursday shows that bitcoin miners are conserving their reserves as the event draws close. With Halving on Horizon, … Read more

Anticipation Builds as Bitcoin Stands Less Than 1,400 Blocks From Monumental Halving

According to the latest data, we are now less than 1,400 blocks away from the anticipated Bitcoin halving event, which will decrease the block reward from 6.25 bitcoin to 3.125 bitcoin. Bitcoin’s value soared to a new all-time high on March 14, reaching $73,794 per bitcoin, but has since seen a 6.5% decline. Observers are … Read more

Marathon CEO Credits Bitcoin ETF on Pre-Halving Price Surge

Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings Inc., suggested that recent spot Bitcoin ETF approvals have accelerated the market’s appreciation, typically expected post-Bitcoin halving, by attracting significant capital into the market. Thiel remarked that this shift has led to an unusual pre-halving price increase, diverging from the traditional pre-halving price decline, with Marathon’s break-even rate … Read more

Next Bitcoin Halving to Propel Prices to Between $150,000 and $169,000, Says Bitfinex

A new analysis by Bitfinex researchers predicts a 160% surge in bitcoin’s price in the upcoming 12-14 months, potentially reaching over $150,000 per unit. This forecast, derived from historical data and statistical models related to previous Bitcoin halving events, suggests a bullish future for the world’s leading digital currency. Bitfinex Researchers See Bitcoin Soaring Past … Read more

Ark CEO Cathie Wood Sees Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Currency Devaluations and Rogue Regimes

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood sees bitcoin as a hedge against currency devaluations and wealth erosion. “I think this is an insurance policy against rogue regimes or against just horrible fiscal and monetary policies,” she explained, attributing the recent bitcoin price surge to a “flight to safety.” ‘I Think This Is a Flight to Safety’ … Read more

Skybridge Founder: Bitcoin Halving Not Priced in — BTC Has ‘a Lot More’ Upside

Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci remains bullish on bitcoin, dismissing the notion that the potential benefits of the upcoming halving are already priced in. He emphasized that bitcoin has significant room for further growth, noting that the crypto could “trade to half of the valuation of gold,” which translates to a potential six to tenfold … Read more

Former FTX Associates Enter Crosshairs, Bitcoin Halving Inches Closer, and More — Week in Review

After the sentencing of Sam Bankman-Fried to nearly 25 years in prison for his role in FTX’s financial mismanagement, attention shifts to his former associates. The cryptocurrency world eyes the upcoming Bitcoin halving, expected between April 18 to April 22, 2024. Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) sees its holdings skyrocket past 252,011 BTC. Ethena announces … Read more

Bitcoin’s Path to Halving — Anticipated Increase in Difficulty Sets Stage

Based on current metrics, the Bitcoin blockchain is set to undergo another difficulty adjustment before the halving, with an anticipated increase of 1.2% to 2.16% around April 11, 2024. Following this adjustment, there will be 1,344 blocks remaining until the reward is halved. Estimated Increase in Difficulty Precedes Halving In April, bitcoin (BTC) miners face … Read more