BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) iShares Bitcoin Trust trading under the ticker “IBIT” has seen inflows 69 days straight, said Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst Eric Balchunas in a social media post.
The Chinese Embassy in Angola has reminded its nationals on Angola’s recent prohibition of all crypto mining activities. The authority issued firm warning, emphasizing severe penalties to those who violate the law.
A group of Bitcoin enthusiasts based in Switzerland is making a renewed effort to convince the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to include Bitcoin in its reserves.
Bitcoin, currently trading at $63,999 with a 3.50% increase post-halving, introduces a supply squeeze that might kickstart a new bull market.
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Veteran trader Peter Brandt suggested the probability of an upward price trajectory for Bitcoin on April 18, citing recurring patterns in its market behavior. His analysis showed that Bitcoin prices tend to follow a repeating pattern, suggesting a bullish trajectory.
A member of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) who is emphatically critical of Bitcoin and crypto may lose her spot at the agency’s high table on June 5, government records would suggest.
Bitcoin’s latest price dip to under $60,000 has raised questions as to whether the asset’s spectacular bull run this year could be ending earlier than expected.
Bitcoin’s fourth halving event is imminent to occur just after midnight UTC on April 20 (8 pm ET today), which will reduce the block subsidy reward for miners from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC per block, potentially impacting the cryptocurrency’s price and mining operations.
Analysts at the biggest bank in the US – JP Morgan, says Bitcoin halving is already priced in. This time, the implication would be mainly on Bitcoin mining rather than BTC price, they wrote in a research report.
Bitcoin’s current price stands at $64,520, marking a decline of around 1.65%. This adjustment occurs amid broader market uncertainties but also as the crypto community turns its attention to the forthcoming Bitcoin halving event.
Amid fluctuating market conditions, Bitcoin‘s price has dipped to $60,547, signaling a 1.74% decrease in the last 24 hours. This movement underpins ongoing volatility as traders and analysts closely monitor trends to update their Bitcoin price prediction.
SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci said that war or terrorist attacks could potentially lead to a 10% to 15% decline in Bitcoin’s value over the next year.
Amidst Bitcoin’s recent dip below $63,000, an April 18 report by technical analyst Ali Martinez revealed a surge in BTC accumulation, signifying resilience among Bitcoin holders.
As Bitcoin teeters around the $61,650 mark after a 4% drop, its behavior hints at potential volatility. With the dollar’s rise linked to paused rate cuts enhancing its appeal, Bitcoin faces an opposite effect—diminished attraction due to the anticipated long-term high rates.