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Bitcoin Transaction Fees Soar After Block Reward Halving
Bitcoin transaction fees continue to soar after halving.
Bitcoin Halving: Everything You Need to Know in 5 Minutes
In May 2020, Bitcoin is expected to experience its third halving in history. Bitcoin halving refers to the halving of Bitcoin block rewards, which occurs once every 210,000 blocks created (approximately every 4 years).
ZCash Celebrates First Halving, Unveils Canopy The Network's Fifth Upgrade
ZCash has undergone its first halving at block 1,046,400 and the event coincides with the network's fifth upgrade dubbed Canopy.
Bitcoin Halving and Money Printing is BTC’s Rocket Fuel, Says Anthony Pompliano
Bitcoin halving and historic money printing are the rocket fuel propelling BTC's price upwards, according to Anthony Pompliano.
Bitcoin is Outperforming its 2016 Post-Halving Bull Run That Triggered the Record-High of $20,000
New data from ChartsBTC reveals that the Bitcoin (BTC) trend in 2020 is outperforming the post-halving bull run of 2016.
Gate.io Executive Explains: What Can We Expect for the Upcoming Bitcoin Halving Event and Crypto in 2020?
Bitcoin halving has been suggested as a significant event. Gate.io also released a halving countdown page for nine major cryptocurrencies in 2020, keeping its users informed of the latest status on halvings. “As an exchange, we want to be instrumental in providing useful information about Bitcoin Halving to our users and the overall community,” Tatibouet said.
Post-Halving Prediction: Bitcoin Price Hitting $20,000 Only a Matter of Time
With the much-anticipated Bitcoin halving just around the corner, pundits, investors, and traders are keeping a keen eye on this event because mining rewards will be slashed from 12.5 BTC to 6.25 BTC. Crypto trader TheMoonCarl tweeted that the number of non-zero Bitcoin addresses had smashed the 30 million figure. As a result, he believes that the all-time high Price of BTC of $20,000 will be broken.
Can We Expect a Bitcoin Bull Run Amid the Upcoming Bitcoin Halving and Coronavirus Pandemic?
The next Bitcoin halving is expected to take place in May 2020. Each time Bitcoin halving takes place, the number of Bitcoins entering circulation every 10 minutes, also known as block rewards will fall to half, to 6.25 from 12.5 in May. As the amount of supply, Bitcoins are decreasing, the demand most likely will stay the same, but possibly lead to an increase in Bitcoin’s price. Experts believe that there will be less Bitcoin available in the market if the miners will be selling less of the cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin Gains 110% Since Its Halving – 4 Reasons Why BTC Is Only Going to Rally Higher
Bitcoin’s price has more than doubled in value since its third halving in May. Market experts think that Bitcoin will only rally higher due to four reasons.
Bitcoin Wallet Addresses At All Time High As Bitcoin Network Experiences Third Halving
New data from Glassnode reveals that the number of Bitcoin addresses containing less than 1 BTC has more than doubled since the second halving in July 2016, with wallets containing less than 0.1 BTC showing the highest increase.
Bitcoin Halving Reduces Mining Rewards for Third Time in Brief History
The most anticipated event for cryptocurrency has come to pass. Bitcoin’s third Halving took place reducing the block rewards from 12.5 to 6.25 BTC per new block for the third time in its history. The first block mined for 6.25-bitcoin was mined and relayed by the fourth largest mining pool by total computer power, Antpool.
New York-Based Power Plant Greenidge Generation Mines $50,000 Worth of Bitcoin on a Daily Basis
Greenidge’s 65,000-square-foot facility was initially built in 1937 as a coal plant before eventually being closed down in 2011. The plant remained dormant for five years before Atlas Holdings, Connecticut-based private equity company, converted it into a natural gas plant in 2016 to generate clean energy. Because of the high power that crypto mining machines use in their operations, countries have initiated stricter measures to discourage miners from conducting their mining activities. Some of these measures involve increased electricity fees, which have compelled most miners to move to other cities with favorable electricity billing.
China's Bitmain shows Bitcoin Mining remains Profitable After Posting $300 Million in Revenues
Bitmain, one of the largest mining equipment makers globally, has reported revenues of $300 million thus far in 2020. While its business has faced turmoil in recent times, the core strategy continues to reap benefits.
Binance Rewards Crypto Literacy with Bitcoin NFTs Knowledge Contest
Binance introduces a Word of the Day game focusing on Bitcoin NFTs, offering 500,000 Binance Points to participants during the Bitcoin Halving celebration.
Post-Halving Crypto Market Sentiment: Mixed Reactions Among Investors
A recent survey reveals a divided crypto market sentiment two months after the Bitcoin Halving, with nearly half of the participants remaining bullish.
Bitcoin (BTC) Miners Face Challenges and Adaptations Post-Halving
Since the April 2024 Bitcoin halving, miners have faced profitability challenges, prompting new strategies including diversification into AI and renewable energy.
Binance's Bitcoin Halving Event Rewards Users for Crypto Knowledge
Participate in Binance's Word of the Day game focused on Bitcoin Evolution and earn points toward crypto rewards during the Bitcoin Halving special week.
Cipher Mining's Strategic Expansion: 16,700 New Miners Ahead of Bitcoin Halving
Cipher Mining gears up for Bitcoin's 2024 halving with a strategic purchase of 16,700 new miners, eyeing increased market value and mining capacity.
Pantera Capital Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $35k Before 2024 Halving and Surge to $148k Afterward
Pantera Capital's publication explores the "positive black swan" event in the blockchain industry, highlighting its positive implications, historical predictions, rapid growth, resilience, and the transformative potential of DeFi platforms.
Federal Reserve's 2024 Interest Rate Pause: A Boost for Cryptocurrencies and Stocks
The US Federal Reserve's decision to pause interest rates in 2024 signals a positive shift for cryptocurrencies and stocks, with significant gains in the market and a rally in the S&P 500.
Pantera Capital: Crypto Market Turns Bullish Amid Regulatory Clarity
Pantera Capital predicts a bullish trend in the cryptocurrency market, highlighting Bitcoin's potential for DeFi expansion, technological advancements, and regulatory favorableness, following the anticipated Bitcoin halving event.
Binance Launches Reward Campaign for Bitcoin Halving
Binance announces a 13,000 FDUSD reward pool to incentivize Bitcoin purchases via its "Buy Crypto" feature, aligning with the Bitcoin Halving event.
May 11: If You Can't Handle Me at My Worst, then You Don't Deserve Me at My Best...
What a volatile Sunday for Bitcoin as it plunged from $9,800 to $8,100 in a single hour, a very large outsized move for a weekend trading session that even Coinbase suffered an outage. There was no news/catalyst, instead I think it was a planned outsized sale that happened. A likely scenario is that a coordinated selling or take-profit via OTC and exchanges.
Matrixport: Jihan Wu's Spin Off Start-up Meeting Demand for Cryptocurrency Services Beyond Bitmain's Mining Ecosystem
Cynthia Wu is the Head of Business Development and Sales at Matrixport where she is also focused on building business for Cactus Custody and managing Matrixport’s key investor relations. In this first part of our exclusive interview, Wu shares her insights with Blockchain.News on the state of the Bitcoin mining, the surge in Bitcoin’s Hashrate and the potential impact that the coming Bitcoin halving will have on Bitcoin miners.
How Should the Bticoin Halving Impact the Cryptocurrency Market
The Bitcoin halving, a four-year event, reduces the reward for miners, impacting crypto trading, profitability, market dynamics, and price volatility. It can create positive sentiment, attract institutional investors, and benefit various participants in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Why The Next Bitcoin Halving Could Revolutionize the Market
Bitcoin's price surges above $70,000, but upcoming Bitcoin halving in April could reduce supply and inflation, impacting other high-potential tokens and democratizing crypto investment.
Only 2 Million Bitcoin Left to be Mined Within a Projected Timeline of 118yrs
A total of 19 million of the total 21 million of the coin’s maximum supply has been mined, leaving barely 2 million before the generation of new Bitcoin ceases for good.
Riot Blockchain Sees Growth in Q1 2020 Despite COVID-19 Disruption
Riot Blockchain Inc., one of the few listed public cryptocurrency mining companies in the United States on Nasdaq, reported financial results for Q1 of 2020, which ended on March 31. The company has seen a small growth in its earnings per share during this quarter. Riot Blockchain previously changed its name from Bioptix in 2017 after shifting its focus from biotechnology to Bitcoin mining. The company’s share price skyrocketed to a $38 high in late 2017, which then fell to $110 after Riot was accused of misleading investors by capitalizing on public interest in blockchain to drive up its share price. These claims have been dismissed on the basis that it was not proven that the company’s name was changed to drive up the share price.
European Crypto Miners Share Insights About Their Local Mining Industry
dGen, a non-profit research organization, in its report, has revealed that the cryptocurrency miners in the European region believe that Europe's higher electricity prices as compared to that of Russia and China is due to the strict regulation, strong protections, and political stability.
Bloomberg Report: COVID Stock Market Shake-Out Accelerating Bitcoin Maturation Into Digital Gold
A new report from international news agency Bloomberg indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic’s shake-out of the stock market may be accelerating Bitcoin’s maturation into a new kind of digital gold.
Bitcoin Bull Run Ahead? Understanding the Factors Driving Bitcoin's Price Growth
Bitcoin breached its key resistance of $7,300 today. Block halving, change in economic supply and an Ichimoku Kumo twist are driving the price forward. In this article, we analyze the price movement, the change in supply dynamics, and how BTC halvings have performed historically.
Can Bitcoin Reach Robert Kiyosaki's $150k Prediction in the Near Future?
Robert Kiyosaki predicts Bitcoin's value to rise significantly, potentially reaching $150,000 and $1.2 million in five years, citing its potential as a hedge against inflation and economic instability.
What are the Top 5 Blockchain Market Events to Watch in Q2 2020?
Looking ahead to Q2 2020, what are the top 5 blockchain market events to watch? This article provides a simple guide for you!
Will Bitcoin Survive? IMF Predicts Worst Economy Since "Great Depression" in Aftermath of COVID-19 Global Lockdown
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its quarterly World Economic Outlook for 2020 which paints a bleak picture on how the disruptive economic effects of the COVID-19 virus global quarantine measures, dubbed the ‘Great Lockdown’, will continue to cripple the markets long after the pandemic ends.
Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead Predicts Bitcoin Price Rebound Despite Slow Economic Recovery
In an investor letter, Dan Morehead Pantera Capital CEO explained why the current market environment could be a boom for Bitcoin as investors seek new opportunities.
Trump Pushes Federal Reserve For Negative Interest Rates, Bitcoin's Anti-Inflation Mechanism Shines
The potential for negative interest rates on the US dollar highlights the strength of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which have anti-inflationary mechanisms built-in.
Bitcoin Hashrate Resumes More Than Doubles Amid BTC Being up by More Than 441% since the Halving
Bitcoin’s hashrate has been on the right footing because it has resumed more than doubled after falling by 50% amid intensified crypto mining crackdowns by Chinese authorities.
Bitcoin’s Present Bull Run Has Been Extraordinary Compared to the 2015-2017 Bull Cycle - Peter Brandt
Veteran market analyst and trader Peter Brandt has analyzed Bitcoin's current bullish momentum and compared it to the 2015-2017 bull cycle.
‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ Author Kiyosaki Praises Bitcoin, and Says “Bitcoin is In, Real Estate & Gold are Out”
In a talk radio segment, New York Bestseller Robert Kiyosaki and crypto investor Anthony Pompliano discussed the growth of Bitcoin (BTC) and the major role the cryptocurrency will play in the future.
Is the Narrative about Bitcoin’s 4-Year Halving Cycle Diminishing?
With Bitcoin’s current return of approximately 456% since the third halving event in May 2020, this is a notable underachievement compared to the two previous cycles, which had recorded 1,355% and 4,974% respectively at this point in time.
Bitcoin Mining Revenue Reaches a 2020 Yearly High of $21 Million per Day
Bitcoin (BTC) mining revenue has hit a new 2020 record, with $21 million per day earned on November 18.
Grayscale Investors Buying Bitcoin at Remarkable Rate Despite Goldman Sachs’ Skepticism
New data indicates that institutional clients are increasingly buying Bitcoin via Grayscale Bitcoin Trust despite warning from Goldman Sachs.
Bitcoin Set to Recover From the Coronavirus Pandemic-Triggered Global Financial Crisis?
The price of Bitcoin has seen a decline of 8 percent from the start of this year until early April, and 90% of Finder’s survey panel believe is caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Although COVID-19 made up for most of the explanation for the dip, many believe that the Plus Token scam also had an impact.
Bitmain Launches Cheaper Mining Machines After Bitcoin Halving and Losing Market Share to MicroBT
Bitmain has launched a cheaper version of a Bitcoin mining machine, Antminer T19, compared to its more pricy predecessor Antminer S19. Bitmain has been losing its market share to its rival, MicroBT, which launched its M30S++ Bitcoin miner in April this year. The Antminer T19 has a hashrate/ mining power of 84 terahash per second (TH/s), and power efficiency of 37.5 joules per terahash (J/TH). The price of this new mining machine is around $1750, while the S19 costs around $1785.