Bitcoin Price

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Bitcoin Price refers to the current value of Bitcoin (BTC) in the global cryptocurrency market. As the first and most prominent digital currency, Bitcoin's price is a significant indicator of the overall health of the cryptocurrency market. It is determined by supply and demand dynamics, influenced by factors such as market sentiment, regulatory news, technological advancements, and macroeconomic trends. Bitcoin's price is also closely watched by traditional finance professionals, given its potential as a digital asset and a hedge against inflation. It's traded on various cryptocurrency exchanges, including Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken.

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BTC Price March 15 (CoinDesk)
Bitcoin Tumbles to $67K as Asia Begins Trading Day
Over $100 million in bitcoin long positions have been wiped out as the world's largest digital asset fell from $70K.
BTC Price March 15 (CoinDesk)

The launch of the spot bitcoin ETFs accelerated bitcoin's new all-time high, experts say. (Marco Verch/ccnull)
Bitcoin Record High Would’ve Happened Without ETFs, Just Later, Say Experts
The world's largest crypto has risen about 60% in just the two months since the opening of the spot bitcoin ETFs.
The launch of the spot bitcoin ETFs accelerated bitcoin's new all-time high, experts say. (Marco Verch/ccnull)

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Bitcoin's Test of All-Time Highs Means Old Miners Are Cashing Out
Early miners are sending their old block rewards to exchanges, contributing to selling pressure as bitcoin retreats from testing all-time highs.
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Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin’s 4th Halving Is Approaching
The approval of the spot bitcoin ETFs constituted a landmark event for the $1.7 trillion digital asset industry. With institutional investors on board, demand for bitcoin will...
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Crypto for Advisors: Impact of the Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Portfolios
The approval of the spot bitcoin ETFs constituted a landmark event for the $1.7 trillion digital asset industry. With institutional investors on board, demand for bitcoin will...
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How the ‘Halving’ Could Impact Bitcoin
Bitcoin halvings have generally been good for the network. But price increases have decreased over time, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices.
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Bitcoin Flat as Traders Look Forward to the 'Year of the Dragon'
Market enthusiasts expect the year of the dragon to bring good fortune for the crypto market, but more traditional analysts advice caution.
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Why Is Everyone Suddenly Bearish About Bitcoin?
The cryptocurrency has dipped following the most bullish event in recent crypto history, the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs, apparently causing a crisis in faith.
16:9 Crop: Bull and Bear (nosheep/Pixabay)

Bitcoin chart (CoinDesk data)
Bitcoin Slumps as $400M Liquidated in Two Hours
Financial services company Matrixport said it expects the SEC to reject all ETFs applications this month.
Bitcoin chart (CoinDesk data)

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What to Expect From Bitcoin in 2024
Expectations that U.S. regulators will approve spot bitcoin ETFs next year are driving prices higher. History suggests we might see a slowdown as we approach the halving in Ap...
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