Despite Bitcoin’s impressive rise of over 130% in 2024, many mining companies faced significant challenges, ending the year with declining stock prices. The surge in Bitcoin, from approximately $42,300 to $98,600, was overshadowed by increasing operational costs and the effects of an April halving event that reduced block rewards, greatly impacting miners’ profitability. While a ...
On November 28, 2012, Bitcoin experienced its first halving, reducing the mining reward from 50 BTC to 25 BTC. This pivotal event, celebrated on its 12th anniversary, marked a significant milestone in Bitcoin’s history. The halving, designed by creator Satoshi Nakamoto, occurs approximately every four years and will continue until the total supply reaches 21 ...
As a seasoned Bitcoin analyst, I’ve been closely monitoring the cryptocurrency’s performance throughout 2024. The year started with a bang, as Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high of over $73,700 in March, fueled by the SEC’s approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs. This development opened the door for more institutional investors to enter the market, ...
