Leveraged Crypto Traders Hit Hard: $872M Liquidated in a Single Day Amid Bitcoin Price Drop

On April 12, bitcoin briefly reached above the $71,000 threshold, but its value plunged by more than $3,000 after a substantial sell-off at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The price of bitcoin in USD tumbled to an intraday low of $65,230. Over the past 24 hours, leveraged crypto positions totaling $871.88 million were eradicated. Liquidations Near … Read more

While Some Think Bitcoin’s 12th-Largest Wallet Hides a Nation State, Onchain Data Shows an Exchange

This week, the crypto community on social media has once again been buzzing about a bitcoin wallet called ‘Mr 100’ following a significant deposit of 100 bitcoin on April 10, 2024. Despite numerous assertions that the wallet is associated with the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, a faction continues to believe that it is owned … Read more

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Traders on Edge as Mixed Signals Keep Market Guessing

As of April 12, 2024, bitcoin’s price exhibits resilience, trading at $70,748, with oscillators showing mixed signals while moving averages firmly suggest a bullish trend heading into the weekend. Bitcoin The relative strength index (RSI) on the daily scale sits at a neutral 56, indicating neither overbought nor oversold conditions, suggesting that BTC has room … Read more

Fidelity’s FBTC Gains Ground, Absorbing Over 1,000 BTC Amid Wednesday’s $123M Inflow

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) garnered $123.7 million in positive inflows during Wednesday’s trading. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) experienced a decline in its bitcoin holdings, decreasing from 318,451.70 to 316,193.43 bitcoins. ETF Analyst Notes Historical Inflow Streak in 2 Bitcoin ETFs, Eyeing Record On Wednesday, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs reversed a two-day trend of … Read more

Auradine Secures $80 Million in Series B to Accelerate Bitcoin Mining Rig Production

On April 10, the bitcoin mining rig producer Auradine revealed it had secured an $80 million investment in a Series B funding round. Additionally, the company highlighted that it has also achieved $80 million in bookings. Auradine Raises $80 Million, Doubling Down on Teraflux Mining Rig Expansion The California-headquartered bitcoin mining equipment manufacturer Auradine, known … Read more

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $19.4 Million in Outflows, GBTC Holdings Decline

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced another round of net withdrawals, documenting a $19.4 million decrease. The holdings of GBTC diminished from 322,697.17 bitcoins to 318,451.70. U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Landscape: Outflows Continue to Persist On April 8, 2024, the U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw a substantial $223.8 million in outflows, and on April … 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

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Remains Range Bound Ahead of US Inflation Report

Bitcoin’s price movements on April 10, 2024, showcased a day of significant volatility, with the cryptocurrency’s value swinging between $68,207 and $70,917. Oscillators and moving averages paint a complex picture of neutrality and cautious selling signals, amidst a backdrop of a $1.35 trillion market capitalization. Bitcoin’s stance of neutrality and period of consolidation precede the … Read more

Bitcoin Reportedly Hindering El Salvador’s Credit Opportunities With the IMF

Bitcoin and its adoption by the government of El Salvador have become a negative factor in the country’s negotiations with the IMF. According to reports, the institution demands changes to El Salvador’s Bitcoin law to receive a $1.4 billion credit line for expediting public debt payments and other obligations. El Salvador’s Bitcoin Allegiance Is Getting … 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