Q4 2023 saw record highs across the board for digital asset markets as institutional investors amplified their bullish positions in preparation for the anticipated approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF in the U.S. Increased optimistic mood prompted by several reasons contributing to good on-chain metrics is detailed in a new
A strategic purchase of Solscan, the renowned block explorer of Solana, has been announced by Etherscan, a major Ethereum network block explorer, API, and analytics platform. As stated in the release, the Solscan ecosystem is now officially a part of the Etherscan portfolio, including Bscscan, an explorer for the BNB
Prominent Bitcoin supporter Michael Saylor has declared 2024 “The Year of Bitcoin,” a reflection of the industry’s lofty ambitions. On December 27, 2023, MicroStrategy, headed by Michael Saylor, made a daring move by acquiring 14,620 BTC, which is worth almost $615 million. A total of 189,150 BTC is now in
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has shared his year-end reflections on the network and returning it to its cypherpunk origins. Reminiscent of Ethereum’s “cypherpunk” roots, the December 28 blog post restated the cryptocurrency’s fundamental principles. Bitcoin and Ethereum had lofty aspirations in their infancy, with the goal of creating a
Under the leadership of CEO Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy yesterday spent an unprecedented $615.7 million to purchase 14,620 BTC, at an average price of $42,110 in December. Renowned Bitcoin advocate Max Keiser explained Saylor’s lofty objective, which is at the heart of this and all earlier substantial transactions. Bitcoin Accumulation Spree
Bitcoin has bounced back from its losses in 2022, reaching a new annual high and exhibiting indications of a robust year-end. Looking at past trends, it seems like there may be more growth ahead. This month, BTC reached a new year high of more than $44,000, recouping most of the
Since the Merge, around 339,121 ETH have left circulation, and deflation accelerated dramatically in the fourth quarter of 2023. The total circulating quantity of Ethereum (ETH) was 120.18 million as of this writing, the lowest since the network switched from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS). An annual rate of 0.220%
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled crucial updates on the eagerly anticipated approval process for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The approval, expected in January 2024, has heightened speculation about the future trajectory of Bitcoin. The SEC has disclosed that the initial wave of potential spot
The cryptocurrency market is now experiencing an upswing due to the upcoming halving and the anticipation of a spot Bitcoin ETF. Surprisingly, Bitcoin has emerged unscathed from its 2022 slump, adding almost $530 billion to its market valuation with a 160% increase in value this year. There has been a
The widespread speculation that a Bitcoin Spot ETF is soon to be approved seems to be pumping investors’ optimism. Industry sentiment is becoming stronger as several industry professionals and organizations have said that the SEC might approve a Bitcoin Spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) as early as January 2024. The widely
