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Bitcoin Rebounds Hard Just Hours Before the Halving: Bullish?

by Matoy
April 19, 2024
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  • Bitcoin briefly surpasses $64,000, recovering from a recent drop, amidst fluctuations ahead of the halving event.
  • Recent geopolitical events and economic data have also influenced the volatile cryptocurrency market.
  • Miners sell off Bitcoin in anticipation of reduced rewards from the impending halving, impacting their profitability.

Bitcoin experienced a notable increase on Friday, reaching above $64,000, after a recent decline that saw it drop below $60,000.

JUST IN: #Bitcoin has closed above $60,000 for over 50 days straight

The first time in $BTC history pic.twitter.com/jatKPMeYFb

— BlockNews.com (@blocknewsdotcom) April 19, 2024

Market Dynamics Ahead of Halving

The halving, a fundamental part of Bitcoin’s programming, reduces the rewards for mining new bitcoins by half approximately every four years. This reduction is designed to decrease the rate at which new bitcoins are introduced to the market, potentially leading to increased prices if demand remains steady.

Historically, such halving events have been followed by periods of significant price increases for Bitcoin. However, the market remains cautious due to various factors influencing prices, including recent geopolitical tensions and economic data.

External Influences on Bitcoin

Last weekend’s unprecedented drone and missile attacks by Iran on Israel had a noticeable impact on cryptocurrency prices, with Bitcoin reaching around $70,000 on Saturday. However, the price later stabilized to about $63,800, according to CNBC.

In addition to geopolitical strife, trading patterns, and shifts in miner behavior have contributed to the current market conditions. Analysts from cryptocurrency bank Amina highlighted that miners are currently selling off their holdings in anticipation of the halving. This sell-off is motivated by the need to secure their finances as future mining rewards are set to decrease, potentially making some mining operations unprofitable.

Impacts of Trading and ETF Flows

The selling pressure is further exacerbated by negative net flows through spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which have continued since last week. This trend puts additional pressure on the price of Bitcoin.

Despite these challenges, Bitcoin has shown resilience throughout the year, with its price increasing by 50% and reaching a record high of over $73,000 in March. The approval and subsequent success of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. earlier this year have been key drivers of these gains, signaling a robust year for the cryptocurrency despite current volatility.

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