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Cango Inc. now owns 933.8 BTC, showing strong trust in the cryptocurrency. Cango mined 569.9 BTC in December, a 56% increase from November’s output. Cango’s growing mining operations could signal a bullish shift for Bitcoin’s price trends. Bitcoin mining has seen a surge in operations recently, with companies like Cango Inc. making huge strides. The Chinese-based auto trading platform now holds 933.8 BTC, worth around $91 million, showcasing their growing trust in the asset. But what does this mean for Bitcoin’s future price? Cango’s Bitcoin Production Soars in December Cango, once primarily known for automotive financing and car trading has…
Samson Mow, JAN3 boss and a vocal Bitcoin advocate, has doubled down on his earlier forecast of Bitcoin reaching the $1 million price level in the near future. This time, he quoted a famous movie on the topic of financial markets, which describes the event that largely triggered the creation of Bitcoin — “The Big Short.” In the meantime, Bitcoin has lost roughly 6.35% after surging to a new record peak last Friday. So far, it has failed the expectations of the community of seeing it break above $100,000 quickly. “$0.1 million, then $1.0 million” The JAN3 chief executive addressed…
Typical of every New Year, analysts predict different assets in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Usually, the projections rely on technical analysis, historical precedence and ongoing market dynamics. However, Ethereum (ETH) has received an unusual prediction that anticipates a bullish 2025 for the altcoin. Pectra upgrade: Leap in functionality and efficiency Stani Kulechov, co-founder of Aave, highlighted some key developments to watch out for in the Ethereum blockchain in a post on X. Notably, Kulechov believes the coming Pectra upgrade could enhance price action in 2025. Ethereum will have a great start for 2025.The Pectra upgrade will enable EOAs to function like…
Bitcoin miners should be prepared for a challenging season. The cost of mining will rise a year before the second halving, which will be in 2028. According to reports, Bitcoin’s computing capacity is predicted to expand by around 30% by 2027. Bitcoin’s hashrate, which is the amount of computing power needed to mine a block in a proof-of-work blockchain, is on track to reach 1 zettahash per second before the next BTC halving event in about 3.5 years. This will put miners under a lot of pressure to find cheap power deals and better equipment. Even if it only goes…
Ethereum (ETH) is currently facing downward pressure, with its price facing a potential decline below the $3,000 mark. Apart from the broader market consolidation, ETH’s current price fall is driven by the decrease in activity from its large investors. This analysis explains why the price decline may occur and highlights the price points ETH holders should pay attention to. Ethereum Faces Selloff Pressure as Whale Netflow Drops According to IntoTheBlock, ETH’s large holders’ netflow has plummeted by 73.19% over the past seven days. Large holders are whale addresses that hold more than 0.1% of an asset’s circulating supply. When an…
Marathon Digital Holdings reports December 2024 Bitcoin production and mining metrics, showing continued operational progress. Marathon Digital Holdings reported a 15% increase in its energized hash rate to 53.2 exahashes per second, exceeding its year-end target of 50 EH/s. However, Bitcoin (BTC) production fell slightly, down 2% from November to 890 BTC, which MARA attributed to “luck” variations in mining, per CEO Fred Thiel. MARA’s December 2024 #Bitcoin Production Update is here:– Energized Hash Rate Increased 15% to 53.2 EH/s– 249 Blocks Won (890 BTC), the Second Most Blocks in a Month on Record– MARAPool’s Hash Rate Grew 168% in…
Ethereum price has entered a phase of consolidation, hovering between $3,300 and $3,400 after dropping from its recent high of $4,085. While this stability might reassure some investors, others remain cautious about the potential for further declines. With crypto prices losing momentum and Bitcoin facing challenges, could Ethereum price dip to new lows? Ethereum Price Analysis: Current Trends and Market Activity Ethereum price currently sits at $3,330, showing mixed performance over different time frames: 1-Year Performance: +44% 1-Month Performance: -8.5% 7-Day Performance: -4.5% The current traded volume for Ethereum has dropped by 31% in the past 24 hours, which is…
DWF Labs, a crypto liquidity provider, recently deposited 20 million $GALA tokens, valued at $1.04 million, to Binance. The contribution follows a 25% surge in the token’s price. This transaction, which occurred approximately 19 hours ago, is part of a broader strategy. DWF Labs (@DWFLabs) deposited 20M $GALA ($1.04M) to #Binance ~19 hours ago after the price jumped 25% yesterday.Notably, DWF Labs partnered with Gala Games in Sep 2023, receiving 60M $GALA (then $1.45M). The market maker later withdrew 28.31M $GALA from #Binance at $0.04247… pic.twitter.com/wYjUatOZ2X — Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) December 4, 2024 The procedure includes both market-making efforts…
Bankless founder Ryan Sean Adams has opined that Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin should get nominated for a Nobel prize in economics. “The fact that he’s barely considered shows how much ivory tower economists are disconnected from applied theory. Future generations will judge their absence harshly,” he said. During a recent episode of The Marginal Revolution Podcast, co-creators and econ professors Alex Tabarrok and Tyler Cowen noted that none of the prominent economists made any contributions to the theory of crypto. The podcast hosts have said there is no economist who has more to say on the topics that Buterin writes on.…
The SEC will decide on Solana-based ETF applications from VanEck, 21Shares, Canary, and Bitwise by January 25, 2025. Grayscale’s application to convert its Solana Trust Fund into an ETF faces a separate deadline of January 23, 2025. Institutional interest in Solana rises, as multiple ETF filings reflect increased confidence in blockchain-based investment products. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to review several Solana-based ETF applications early next year. Sources have indicated that the regulatory body has accepted filings from four firms, with decisions expected by late January 2025. Multiple Institutions File Solana ETF Proposals Notably, VanEck, 21Shares,…