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), …
Bitcoin Investors Face Diverging Fortunes as Long-Term Holders Stay Steady, Glassnode Reveals
Bitcoin’s market dominance has reached 56% as long-term holders continue to accumulate despite turbulent market conditions, according to a comprehensive report by Glassnode. The latest onchain report highlights a divergence in investor behavior, with short-term holders bearing the brunt of recent losses. Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Show Resilience, Averaging $ 138M in Daily Profits, Says …
Bitcoin Miner Argo Blockchain Reports Steady Performance in July 2024
Argo Blockchain PLC has today released its July 2024 operational update, reporting the mining of 48 BTC, maintaining an average of 1.5 BTC per day, consistent with June 2024. The company generated $ 3 million in mining revenue, with a mining margin in the mid-20% range, slightly lower than the previous month due to …
All Eyes on the Fed: Steady Rates Anticipated, September Reduction Likely
The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to convene its monthly Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting to evaluate the state of the economy and determine if the central bank should adjust the federal funds rate. The prevailing market sentiment suggests that the FOMC members are likely to maintain the current rate this week, with a […]
IMF Advises US to Keep Interest Rates Steady Through Late 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the U.S. to improve its fiscal position by reducing spending and increasing revenues. The IMF emphasizes addressing rising debt through policy adjustments and recommends maintaining current interest rates until late 2024. “Given those risks, we agreed that the Fed should keep policy rates at the current level until […]