Trader and financial analyst Peter Brandt says that BTC “halving hype is a whole lot of excitement over nothing,” while developments point to imminent SEC action on the spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) front. In other popular news this week, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin makes a hefty ETH transfer to Coinbase, attracting attention and sparking […]
Seasoned Trader Peter Brandt Challenges Bitcoin Halving Hype Calling It a ‘Whole Lot of Excitement Over Nothing’
Recently, the seasoned financial analyst and trader Peter Brandt has been increasingly expressive about crypto assets, with a particular focus on bitcoin and ethereum. On Dec. 21, 2023, Brandt reaffirmed his stance regarding the anticipated Bitcoin reward halving set for April 2024. He contends that the halving is overly sensationalized and will only exert a […]
JPMorgan Analysts Predict Ether Will Outperform Bitcoin Next Year; Halving Priced In
JPMorgan analysts predict ether, the main asset of the smart contracts enabled Ethereum blockchain, will likely outperform bitcoin next year. A note released this week explains that Proto-Danksharding, an update coming to Ethereum next year to address the network’s operative capacity, will influence the token’s performance. JPMorgan Predicts Ether Will Outperform Other Cryptocurrencies in 2024 […]
Hive Bolsters Mining Power With Purchase of 4,800 Bitmain S19k Bitcoin Miners Ahead of 2024 Halving
On Tuesday, Hive Digital, a bitcoin mining company based in Vancouver, revealed its acquisition of 4,800 Bitmain S19k Antminer mining rigs. Hive stated that this purchase is intended to strengthen the firm and strategically position it for the anticipated reward halving. Vancouver’s Hive Digital Ups Ante With 4,800 Antminer Buy In recent months, there has […]
Michael Saylor Expects Bitcoin Demand to Double After Halving and Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals
Microstrategy Chairman Michael Saylor expects the demand for bitcoin to double after the halving and the approvals of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Microstrategy executive says the next 12 months will be “pretty auspicious for the asset class.” He also highlighted three key factors that he […]