Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Records Largest Drop in History, Price Jumps
Miners who remain operational are likely to become even more profitable over the coming weeks.
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Bitcoin sentiment is improving despite profit taking into July.
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The outperformance came despite a negative month for the leading cryptocurrency by market cap.
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Bitcoin Hashrate Stabilizes After China Crackdown
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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pushes Higher as Short Bets Unwind
Bitcoin shorts are unwinding positions into the month’s close. Traders watching for signs of capitulation.
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Bitcoin Mining Hashrate Drops to 1-Year Low; Difficulty Set for 25% Decrease
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Jun 28, 2021 at 7:14 p.m. UTC
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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Declines Into the Weekend, as Volatile Month Continues
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Jun 25, 2021 at 8:28 p.m. UTC
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Market Wrap: Bitcoin in Recovery Mode Ahead of Options Expiry
Bitcoin is recovering from a volatile shakeout. Options expiry has large open interest around $40K.
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Jun 24, 2021 at 8:22 p.m. UTC
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