Bitcoin

2024 - 2 - 29

Bitcoin Frenzy: Surging Past $60,000 with Record Breaking Momentum

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Bitcoin is on fire, breaking through barriers and nearing all-time highs! Find out how this digital gold is dominating the headlines.

Bitcoin is making headlines once again as its price surpasses $60,000 for the first time in months. The surge in Bitcoin price is attributed to increased trading volumes and anticipation surrounding the upcoming 'halving.' Crypto enthusiasts are flocking to platforms like Coinbase, leading to disruptions in services due to overwhelming traffic. Despite challenges, the cryptocurrency market is abuzz with excitement as Bitcoin continues its meteoric rise.

The cryptocurrency giant has shown remarkable resilience, with its value climbing to over $63,000, marking a formidable comeback from just $20,000 less than a year ago. This significant growth has put Bitcoin on track for its biggest monthly gain in over three years, hinting at a potential return to its previous record high. The sustained momentum in the market is propelling Bitcoin to new heights, captivating investors worldwide.

As Bitcoin nears its all-time high, enthusiasts and skeptics alike are closely watching its trajectory. With JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon likening Bitcoin to a 'Pet Rock,' contrasting views on the digital asset continue to fuel debates. The imminent 'halving' event, where Bitcoin production is halved, is also contributing to the frenzy surrounding the cryptocurrency.

In a remarkable feat, Bitcoin has shattered the $60,000 milestone and is inching closer to a record-breaking high. The surge in demand has led to a surge in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds, setting new records and attracting investors eager to capitalize on the cryptocurrency's success. With Bitcoin's rally in full swing, the market is abuzz with anticipation, pointing towards an exhilarating future for this digital gold.

As Bitcoin continues its relentless climb, the cryptocurrency market is abuzz with excitement and speculation. With historic price milestones being reached and trading volumes soaring, the momentum behind Bitcoin shows no signs of slowing down. As the 'halving' event approaches, all eyes are on Bitcoin, waiting to see if it can soar even higher. The remarkable growth in Bitcoin's value and its widespread adoption signal a paradigm shift in the world of digital assets, paving the way for a future where cryptocurrencies play a prominent role in the financial landscape.

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Bitcoin price tops $60000 for first time since 2021 (Financial Times)

Crypto trading platform Coinbase blamed traffic that was 10 times normal for disruptions to some users, including displays of a zero balance in their accounts.

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Bitcoin Crosses $63K as ETF Volumes Soar and 'Halving' Nears (Investopedia)

The largest cryptocurrency is staging a massive comeback, especially as it was trading at around $20000 little less than a year ago.

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Soaring bitcoin set for biggest monthly jump since 2020 (Reuters UK)

Frenetic activity in bitcoin put it on course for its biggest monthly gain in more than three years on Thursday and it is within range of a record high as ...

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Bitcoin surges, briefly touching $64000 for the first time since ... (CNBC)

Bitcoin continued its surge on Wednesday, shooting above $63,000 for the first time since November 2021. The price of the flagship cryptocurrency was last ...

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Bitcoin Breaks Through $60000 As 'Sustained Momentum' Fuels ... (Forbes)

Bitcoin prices kept rallying today, rising above $60000 as "sustained momentum" drove the cryptocurrency's latest upside, pushing it closer to a fresh, ...

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Bitcoin to the moon? Here's why it's near an all-time high (CNN)

Last month, as bitcoin approached $45000, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon compared the cryptocurrency to a Pet Rock and said people need to “stop talking ...

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Bitcoin hits $60000 - as all-time high nears (Sky News)

As the latest "halving" looms - whereby Bitcoin production is cut 50% - the price has skyrocketed.

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Stock Market News, Feb. 28, 2024: Nasdaq Leads Indexes Lower ... (The Wall Street Journal)

The price of bitcoin is charging higher, reaching levels not seen in more than two years. Here are some key levels to watch, courtesy of Dow Jones Market ...

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Bitcoin hits Australian dollar record ahead of April's 'halving' (The Australian Financial Review)

Bitcoin soared to record highs on Thursday, buoyed by a surge in trading activity among spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds as investors scrambled to buy the ...

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Hong Kong's largest bitcoin ETF assets up five-fold since October (Reuters)

Hong Kong's largest bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund saw its assets under management swell five-fold in the past five months to just over $100 million, ...

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Bitcoin surges to $US60,000 with enthusiasts eyeing record highs (The Australian Financial Review)

“It's pretty nuts,” said Ryan Kim, head of derivatives at digital-asset prime brokerage FalconX. Near 3.45pm in New York, the cryptocurrency was 5.5 per cent ...

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks near record highs, bitcoin barrels to best ... (Yahoo Finance)

World stocks were near record highs on Thursday amid a monthly round of European and U.S. inflation data, while cryptomarkets were roaring bitcoin on to its ...

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'Free Money'—Bitcoin 'Godzilla' Price Rally Is Being Eclipsed By ... (Forbes)

The price of these smaller cryptocurrencies have left the bitcoin price in the dust—with some declaring them "free money"...

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Bitcoin rises, trading at $62000 to cap a winning month (CNBC)

Crypto prices rose on Thursday as bitcoin and ether headed for a winning month. Bitcoin was last higher by more than 4% at $62,901.93 on the final day of ...

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Bitcoin barrels to best month since 2020, Wall Street points higher ... (Reuters.com)

World stocks were near record highs on Thursday amid a monthly round of European and U.S. inflation data, while cryptomarkets were roaring bitcoin on to its ...

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Forbes Daily: Bitcoin Stages Massive Recovery (Forbes)

SEC investigates OpenAI; Congress has way to avoid shutdown; gas prices rising; Mitch McConnell to step down; who will lend to Trump; Disney World ticket ...

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Bitcoin Price Bounces To $62500, Up Nearly 50% In 2024 (Investor's Business Daily)

Bitcoin rebounds early Thursday after reversing from $64000 on Wednesday, its highest level since November 2021. Marathon Digital falls on earnings.

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Bitcoin surge boosts Coinbase, crypto stocks reversing early 2024 ... (crypto.news)

The recent surge in Bitcoin has significantly impacted the performance of companies associated with crypto mining and trading, most seeing double-digit ...

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Hong Kong's largest futures Bitcoin ETF surges 500% in AUM (crypto.news)

The assets under management of Hong Kong's largest futures Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) have soared by 500%, reaching the $100 million mark since ...

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Bitcoin's Push Toward a Record High Is Showing Some Bearish ... (BNN)

Bitcoin spiked to $63,968 on Wednesday, before paring much of those gains in a crash back to below $59,000 — a move that buffeted crypto providers like Coinbase ...

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What's driving the bitcoin surge? Experts weigh in. (ABC News)

A bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) allows investors to buy into an asset that tracks the price movement of bitcoin, while avoiding the inconvenience and risk ...

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One reason for new bitcoin mania: 'simply not enough' supply (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

There is a fundamental law of economics at play in the new market mania surrounding bitcoin (BTC-USD): supply and demand. More bitcoins are being bought on ...

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Bitcoin Hits $63K, Highest Since 2021 (Forbes)

Bitcoin has surprisingly surged to $62167 with a market capitalization of $1.22 trillion, for the first time since Nov. 2021. Here's all you need to know.

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Bitcoin ETFs see record-high trading volumes as retail investors ... (CNBC)

The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has already seen a record number of shares traded on Wednesday.

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Bitcoin peaks at record high against NZD ahead of halving event (ChannelLife New Zealand)

Bitcoin has set a historic milestone against the New Zealand dollar (NZD) by hitting $104,606NZD overnight. This is an all-time high, surpassing its ...

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BofA's Merrill offering spot bitcoin ETFs to clients, source says (Reuters.com)

Bank of America's Merrill Lynch has been offering spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds to eligible wealth management clients, a source familiar with the ...

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Bank of America, Wells Fargo to Offer Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Clients ... (Coindesk)

CoinDesk reported on Wednesday that another Wall Street giant, Morgan Stanley, might soon offer its clients exposure to the new products as well.

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Bitcoin will soon be 'halved'—what that means for its price (CNBC)

This happens approximately every four years, and it discourages coin production by reducing the reward for mining new bitcoin by half. The last halving event ...

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Bitcoin halving will benefit publicly listed miners: JPMorgan (Blockworks)

The share of publicly traded miners is poised to increase post-halving, JPMorgan analysts said in a new note.

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Bitcoin Could Slide to $42K After Halving Hype Subsides, JPMorgan ... (Coindesk)

The bitcoin production cost has historically acted as a lower boundary to the cryptocurrency's price, the report said.

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Bitcoin Blasting Toward Biggest Monthly Gain in 3 Years (Coindesk)

Bitcoin is poised to close February with a 44% gain, its largest monthly advance since December 2020. Bitcoin demand via U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs is ...

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Bitcoin just had its best month since 2020 (Quartz)

The cryptocurrency jumped more than 40% in February ... Physical representations of the bitcoin cryptocurrency are seen in an illustration. ... Bitcoin is not just ...

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1 reason for new bitcoin mania: 'simply not enough' supply (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

There is a fundamental law of economics at play in the new market mania surrounding bitcoin (BTC-USD): supply and demand. More bitcoins are being bought on ...

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Bitcoin ETF trade volumes retreat from record level — but stay high (Blockworks)

Bitcoin funds from BlackRock, Grayscale Investments and Fidelity each notched at least $1 billion in trade volumes Thursday.

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Is Bitcoin due for a major correction? JPMorgan predicts drop to ... (Fortune)

JPMorgan analysts predict that reduced miner rewards and doubling production costs will depress Bitcoin prices.

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Bitcoin Bulls Just Joining the Rally Are Very Late to the Party ... (Coindesk)

Never before has the RSI been this overbought alongside an above-$60000 bitcoin price, analysts at The Market Ear explained.

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Bitcoin will see a correction before rallying to new record highs ... (Yahoo Finance)

The crypto market has become frothy as traders chase the bitcoin high on too much leverage, Galaxy's Mike Novogratz said.

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Bitcoin Scales $60000 as ETF Demand Puts Record High in Sight (Yahoo Finance)

(Bloomberg) -- At the heart of the rally that is pushing Bitcoin toward a record high is a simple tenet of economics: supply and demand.

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