2024 was an extraordinary year for bitcoin, marked by an event of historical significance: the movement of five block rewards from 2009, which had remained untouched since they were mined. Last Year’s Genesis Echo On Sept. 20, 2024, between block heights 862,079 and 862,087, five ancient coinbase rewards, collectively worth 250 BTC, were spent. Bitcoin […]
$67M Shifted—August Sees Tepid Activity in Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Movements
Between Aug. 1 and Aug. 14, more than 1,109 BTC, worth around $ 67 million, moved from long-dormant bitcoin wallets that had been inactive for years. The bulk of this activity came from 17 distinct wallets, all originating in 2017, making this the largest movement of previously idle bitcoin from any single year of …
Research Shows Institutional Custodians and ETFs Drive Significant Bitcoin Market Movements
The bitcoin market recently saw a significant sell-off, absorbing over 48,000 BTC from the German government. Amidst this and upcoming Mt Gox distributions, a report from Glassnode researchers explores how these sell-side forces and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) impact bitcoin’s price action. Glassnode Report Analyzes Sell-side Forces and ETF Impact on Bitcoin Centralized exchanges and ETF […]
Bitcoin Market Update: Post-Halving Price Dynamics and Market Movements
Bitcoin’s market value has experienced significant shifts following the recent halving event at block height 840,000, which saw onchain fees soar beyond $ 240 per transaction. This pivotal change coincides with a notable fluctuation in price, demonstrating a complex interplay of supply and demand forces at work. Currently, bitcoin is trading at $ …
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Sharp Downturns as Bearish Trends Dominate Price Movements
Bitcoin witnessed a notable intraday swing from $ 65,569 to $ 73,794, reflecting a volatile market environment. Despite this turbulence, its market capitalization still holds strong at just over $ 1.3 trillion, supported by a substantial 24-hour trading volume of $ 89 billion. Bitcoin The analysis of bitcoin’s (BTC) oscillators and …