🚀 Bitcoin Hashrate Growth Slows Amid Increased Competition

According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin's hashrate growth experienced a slowdown in January following months of rapid expansion. The network's difficulty saw its first decline since September, suggesting that while publicly listed companies have continued to increase their hash power, their growth has not been sufficient to offset the withdrawal of smaller operators. Despite this, the total revenue from Bitcoin (BTC) mining remained stable at $1.4 billion for the month. Publicly traded mining companies, which collectively hold 99,000 Bitcoin valued at approximately $9.7 billion, accounted for about 30% of the hashrate market share in January.

Competition among the largest publicly traded mining companies has intensified. Marathon Digital (MARA) maintained its leading position with a realized hashrate of 41.65 EH/s, followed by CleanSpark at 34.77 EH/s. Riot Platforms, which has been aggressively expanding, is closing in with 31.27 EH/s. The report highlights that competition within the 30 EH/s group is intensifying, while the gap between this tier and the 10 EH/s group, which includes Core Scientific, Cipher Mining, and Bitfarms, continues to widen. The dominance of top miners is unsurprising given the recent halving event, which reduced Bitcoin mining rewards by half and squeezed profit margins, even with BTC prices nearing $100,000. In this environment, smaller players find it challenging to compete with larger operations that were already positioned to dominate the market. Many miners are now exploring alternative revenue sources, such as hosting machines for AI and HPC firms.

The report also notes that mining hardware imports to the U.S. slowed in January, contributing to the stabilization of hashrate growth. However, some companies, including Blockchain Power Corp and AcroHash, have imported significant amounts of cooling infrastructure from Bitmain. Looking ahead, TheMinerMag predicts another difficulty adjustment decline in February as some smaller mining operators exit the market due to lower profitability.

#Bitcoin #Hashrate #Mining #Competition #Blockchain #MarathonDigital #CleanSpark #RiotPlatforms #Crypto #BTC #MiningHardware #Profitability #Halving #Revenue #AI

🚀 Bitcoin Network Hashrate Expected to Reach Historic Milestone by July

According to Odaily, a recent report by Coinshares indicates that the Bitcoin network's hashrate is projected to surpass the historic threshold of 1 Zettahash per second (ZH/s) as early as July this year, significantly ahead of previous forecasts. This milestone underscores the robust growth momentum and resilience of the Bitcoin mining network.

The report anticipates that the Bitcoin hashrate will exceed 1.28 ZH/s by the end of 2025 and could reach 2.0 ZH/s by early 2027. Despite a slight rebound in the price of hashrate, a key indicator of miner profitability, it is expected to enter a long-term structural decline.

The report forecasts that by the next Bitcoin halving cycle in 2028, the price of hashrate will fluctuate between $35 and $50 per PH/day, with a drop below $40 anticipated in the first quarter of 2026. This trend reflects the dual pressures of improved mining machine efficiency and increased industry competition.

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🚀 Bitcoin Spot ETF Purchases Surpass Mining Output

According to Odaily, data from asset allocation platform HODL15Capital reveals that Bitcoin spot ETFs acquired approximately 18,644 Bitcoins over the past week. During the same period, global miners produced only about 3,150 Bitcoins, considering the post-halving mining efficiency of around 450 Bitcoins per day. This indicates that the purchase volume of Bitcoin spot ETFs is roughly six times the production output of Bitcoin miners during this timeframe.

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🚀 Bitcoin Mining Costs and Market Price Analysis

According to Odaily, CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler Jr recently shared insights on the X platform regarding Bitcoin mining costs. The average cost for mining one Bitcoin is currently estimated at $36,800. The market price of Bitcoin is 182% higher than this mining cost, which essentially represents the average profit margin for miners.

This profit level is comparable to the beginning of the bull market cycle in November 2022, which saw a peak price of $100,000. A price increase beyond this level would restore miner earnings to the levels seen after the last halving and match the excess profits experienced at the start of the bull market in January 2023.

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🚀 Bitcoin News: Saifedean Ammous Warns Bitcoin Price Nearing Cycle Peak, Suggests Corporate Buyers Prepare for Potential 80% Drawdown

As Bitcoin trades around $105,857, economist and “The Bitcoin Standard” author Saifedean Ammous has issued a cautionary statement on the Coin Stories podcast, warning that the leading cryptocurrency may be nearing the top of its current bull cycle.Ammous stated that despite institutional adoption and corporate treasury allocations, Bitcoin (BTC) remains historically prone to severe drawdowns, suggesting that a decline of up to 80% remains possible. “Bitcoin has done -70% and -80% before, and it can do it again,” Ammous said, urging businesses to reevaluate their exposure if they cannot endure such a downturn.He added that Bitcoin’s market cycle peaks historically occur within 12 to 18 months following a halving event. From its bottom at $15,000, BTC has already rallied over 600%, reaching a recent high near $109,000.The warning comes as corporate Bitcoin adoption accelerates, with Paris-based Blockchain Group acquiring $68 million worth of BTC this week, bringing its total holdings to nearly 1,500 BTC. Meanwhile, Metaplanet recently surpassed 8,888 BTC after purchasing 1,088 BTC at an average price of $108,400, positioning itself as the eighth-largest corporate BTC holder.Echoing Ammous’ concerns, Bitcoin advocate Max Keiser questioned whether new entrants adopting a "Bitcoin treasury strategy" will maintain their holdings during extended bear markets. He contrasted them with Michael Saylor’s Strategy, which has consistently held BTC through downturns without selling.Despite cautionary outlooks, bullish BTC forecasts persist, with $200,000 remaining a widely cited price target for 2025 among analysts.

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🚀 Bitwise CIO Analyzes Potential Shift in Bitcoin's Four-Year Cycle

According to Foresight News, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan has analyzed the potential breakdown of Bitcoin's traditional four-year cycle and predicted future trends in the cryptocurrency market. Hougan highlighted that the three key factors previously forming the four-year cycle—halving, interest rate cycles, and explosion risk—are diminishing in influence.

He noted that the interest rate cycle is now a positive factor for cryptocurrencies rather than a negative one. The most significant cyclical risk currently is the rise of financial companies, which is noteworthy and significant. Larger forces are moving on a timeline that is out of sync with the previous four-year cycle.

Hougan believes that long-term pro-cryptocurrency forces will overshadow the classic 'four-year cycle' forces, if they exist. He predicts that 2026 will be a favorable year for the market. Hougan expressed confidence in the emergence of significant volatility, resembling a 'sustained steady boom' rather than a supercycle, and overall, he believes the market can maintain its momentum for several more years.

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🚀 Bitcoin's Price Discovery Uptrend Faces Potential Correction

According to Cointelegraph, Bitcoin (BTC) is entering the seventh week of its latest "price discovery uptrend," with the price hovering below $120,000. Analysis from trader and analyst Rekt Capital suggests that Bitcoin may soon experience a correction, consistent with historical patterns observed in previous halving cycles. Typically, after each halving event, Bitcoin undergoes a series of uptrends followed by corrections. Rekt Capital notes that the second uptrend usually concludes between the fifth and seventh week, indicating that a correction could be imminent.

Bitcoin recently reached an all-time high of $124,500, but risks maintaining this peak if it adheres to historical trends. A chart shared by Rekt Capital earlier in the year indicated a potential upside target for the second uptrend at just below $160,000. However, historical data shows that corrections have occurred at various points in past cycles, with one starting in Week 8 in 2017, another in Week 6 in 2021, and two in Week 7 in 2013 and 2025. In the current year, Bitcoin's first corrective phase saw the price drop from near $110,000 to under $75,000, a 30% drawdown that aligns with previous halving cycles.

Looking ahead, fellow trader Daan Crypto Trades highlights that BTC/USD has yet to deliver consecutive "green" months in August and September. Despite this, a dip could set the stage for a significant cycle top towards the end of the year. Historical patterns suggest that a quick downturn often precedes an explosive fourth quarter rally during bull market years. Daan Crypto Trades notes that any substantial declines in the coming months could be the last major dip before a year-end rally, although a larger high timeframe top could also emerge if the dip does not occur. Data from CoinGlass indicates that BTC/USD has risen 2.1% in August, surpassing the 1.8% average, while September typically sees a 3.8% price drawdown. Readers are reminded that investment decisions carry risks and should be made after conducting thorough research.

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🚀 Community Divided on Current Bull Market Trends

According to BlockBeats, Greeks.Live released a daily market briefing on August 31, highlighting a division within the community regarding the current bull market. Some members question the absence of the traditional wealth effect typically associated with halving bull markets. Others point to significant price increases, with Bitcoin rising from $20,000 to $120,000 and Ethereum climbing from $1,400 to $4,900. The community is also focused on Ethereum's recent strong performance and the changing flow of funds, noting increased Bitcoin inflows and Ethereum outflows on trading platforms.

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🚀 Bitcoin News: Bitcoin vs. Gold: 5 Things to Know as BTC Starts “Red” September Near $107K

Key Points:Bitcoin opens September with new lows at $107,270, while traders eye $100K as the next major support.Gold breaks out toward all-time highs at $3,489, prompting warnings from gold bug Peter Schiff that BTC looks “very bearish.”ETF flows show stress, with $750M in outflows in August — the second-worst month on record.Macro focus shifts to U.S. labor data and Fed rate cut expectations, with markets pricing a 90% chance of a September cut.September has historically been Bitcoin’s weakest month, with average returns of –3.5%.1. Bitcoin tests $107K as volatility spikesBTC/USD fell to $107,270 after the weekly open before rebounding toward $110,000. Traders are split between a possible retest of $100K–94K and a short squeeze toward $112K–117K to target liquidity.2. Tariff uncertainty and U.S. jobs data dominateWith U.S. markets closed for Labor Day, focus turns to employment data later this week, the Fed’s final labor read before the Sept. 17 FOMC meeting. Futures markets still price in a 90% chance of a 0.25% rate cut, but stronger payrolls could challenge that outlook.3. Gold breaks out, Schiff turns bearish on BitcoinGold surged to $3,489 per ounce, within inches of April’s record high, helped by the PCE inflation print and September’s historically strong seasonality.Peter Schiff argued gold’s strength is “very bearish for Bitcoin,” warning BTC is “poised to go much lower.”4. Institutional demand weakens, ETF outflows mountU.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $126.7M outflows on Friday, capping a difficult August with $750M in net redemptions. According to Capriole Investments, institutional buying has plunged to its lowest since April, though demand still equals 200% of daily miner supply.5. September seasonality pressures BTCHistorically, September has been Bitcoin’s worst-performing month, with average returns of –3.5%. August already closed red (-6.5%), marking BTC’s first post-halving August decline. Analysts warn this may signal a shift away from the traditional four-year halving cycle, driven by institutional flows.

#Bitcoin #BTC #Gold #ETF #FOMC #PCE #PeterSchiff #September #Halving #LaborDay #Outflows

🚀 Bitcoin's Fourth Quarter Peak in 2025 Unlikely, Analyst Suggests

According to PANews, cryptocurrency analyst PlanC expressed on the X platform that expecting Bitcoin to peak in the fourth quarter of this year is statistically improbable. He compared this belief to betting on a coin landing tails four times in a row after it has already done so three times, highlighting the lack of statistical significance in relying on previous halving cycles.

PlanC noted that with the rise of Bitcoin investment firms and significant capital inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, the relevance of halving cycles to Bitcoin's performance has diminished. He emphasized that there is no fundamental reason, beyond psychological and self-fulfilling prophecies, to expect Bitcoin to reach a peak in the fourth quarter of 2025.

#Bitcoin #PlanC #PANews #Halving #BitcoinETF #SpotBitcoinETF #CryptoMarket #Analyst #BTC

🚀 Bitcoin's Market Cap Could Reach Half of Gold's Post-Halving, Says VanEck Expert

According to BlockBeats, Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Asset Research at VanEck, expressed that Bitcoin's market capitalization should reach approximately half of gold's following the next halving event. Sigel noted that about half of gold's value is derived from its function as a store of value, rather than from industrial or jewelry demand. Surveys indicate that young consumers in emerging markets are increasingly inclined to use Bitcoin for this purpose. Based on the current record-high gold prices, this would equate to each Bitcoin being valued at approximately $644,000.

#Bitcoin #MarketCap #Gold #Halving #VanEck #DigitalAssets #MatthewSigel #StoreOfValue #EmergingMarkets #BitcoinPrice #BTC

🚀 Zcash Market Value Surpasses $5 Billion Amid Anticipated Halving

According to PANews, Zcash's market capitalization has exceeded $5 billion, currently valued at $5,001,241,986, marking a new all-time high. The cryptocurrency has experienced a 12.2% increase over the past 24 hours. It is reported that Zcash is expected to undergo a halving next month, which is anticipated to significantly reduce its issuance.

#Zcash #cryptocurrency #marketvalue #halving #PANews #blockchain #crypto #cryptomarket #issuance

🚀 Bitwise CEO Says Bitcoin’s Traditional Four-Year Cycle Model Is Now Obsolete

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley believes the long-standing “four-year crypto cycle” model no longer reflects today’s market structure, according to ChainCatcher.Horsley said the launch of Bitcoin ETFs, along with major shifts in the regulatory landscape, has fundamentally changed how market participants behave. As a result, the classic cycle tied to Bitcoin halving events is losing relevance.ETF-driven capital flows reshape market behaviorHorsley noted that Bitcoin ETFs have introduced a new class of investors whose motivations and trading patterns diverge significantly from retail-driven cycles of the past. These flows have made the market more institutional and less predictable based on halving supply mechanics alone.Crypto is emerging from its bear phaseWhile acknowledging that the market may have recently been in a bear phase, Horsley argued that crypto is now on the verge of exiting the downturn. He added that the overall environment for allocating capital to digital assets has “never been stronger.”

#Bitcoin #crypto #ETF #marketbehavior #halving #institutionalinvestors #regulation #bearmarket #digitalassets #BTC

🚀 🔥 Macroeconomist Lyn Alden: Crypto Conditions Signal Unlikely Chance of ‘Major Capitulation’ 🔥

According to Cointelegraph, macroeconomist Lyn Alden stated that she believes Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market are unlikely to experience a significant crash at this stage."We haven't reached frenzied levels in this cycle yet; therefore, there are fewer reasons to expect that kind of massive capitulation sell-off," Lyn Alden said on the "What Bitcoin Did" podcast. She believes that the market cycle may last longer than people expect because it is no longer driven by the "halving" event, but by the broader macro environment and interest in the assets themselves, thus denying that the four-year cycle theory is still valid.However, not everyone agrees with her view. Vineet Budki, CEO of Sigma Capital, recently told Cointelegraph that he expects Bitcoin to retrace 65% to 70% over the next two years.Lyn Alden stated that market outcomes are usually not as good or as bad as investors imagine.Bitcoin has been on a downtrend since hitting an all-time high of $125,100 on October 5, falling as low as $80,700 on Thursday before recovering slightly to $85,710 at the time of this report. Bitcoin has fallen 22.46% in the past 30 days.Lyn Alden stated that investors need to stop taking bull markets for granted, adding, "Nobody takes bull markets for granted." She predicts Bitcoin will reclaim the $100,000 level in 2026 and reach a new all-time high in the same year or 2027.

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🚀 Bitcoin's Halving Impact Diminishes as Institutional Influence Grows

According to ChainCatcher, Grayscale has indicated that the Bitcoin pricing model driven by halving events, which shaped the cryptocurrency's early history, is losing its influence. As more Bitcoin enters circulation, the relative impact of each halving is diminishing. Grayscale notes that the current Bitcoin market is increasingly dominated by institutional capital, rather than the retail speculation that characterized previous cycles.

Unlike the explosive surges seen in 2013 and 2017, Bitcoin's recent rally is more controlled. Grayscale believes the subsequent 30% correction resembles a typical bull market adjustment. Factors such as interest rate expectations, bipartisan efforts in the U.S. to advance crypto regulation, and the integration of Bitcoin into institutional investment portfolios are increasingly influencing market trends.

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🚀 Bitcoin Faces Uncertain Future as Year-End Approaches Amid Market Volatility

According to Cointelegraph, Bitcoin (BTC) is poised to close the year 2025 in the red unless it can achieve a 6.24% increase above its yearly opening price of approximately $93,374. This marks a significant moment for Bitcoin, as it would be the first post-halving year to end negatively if the cryptocurrency fails to recover in the remaining days of the year. Nic Puckrin highlighted the urgency, noting that Bitcoin has only three days to reverse its fortunes and close the year positively.

Bitcoin reached an all-time high of over $125,000 in October, but a subsequent market crash severely impacted its rally, causing a widespread decline in cryptocurrency prices. Since then, Bitcoin's price has dropped by about 30%, hitting a local bottom around $80,000 in November. This downturn has sparked debates among analysts regarding the potential end of Bitcoin's bull rally and the onset of a new bear market. The uncertainty surrounding Bitcoin's future is compounded by differing opinions among market analysts, who are divided on whether a recovery is imminent or if the decline will persist into 2026. They often cite macroeconomic factors and liquidity conditions as key drivers of Bitcoin's price movements.

The focus is now on the U.S. Federal Reserve and its interest rate policies, which play a crucial role in shaping market dynamics. Bitcoin has been trading below its 365-day moving average since November, breaking the structural uptrend that began in 2023. Lower interest rates generally serve as positive catalysts for risk-on assets like cryptocurrencies, which tend to rally with fresh liquidity injections. In 2025, the Federal Reserve implemented three 25 basis point interest rate cuts, yet Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell provided mixed guidance at the December Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Powell's remarks have cast doubt on the likelihood of another interest rate cut at the upcoming FOMC meeting in January, with only 18.8% of investors anticipating such a move, according to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group’s FedWatch tool.

#Bitcoin #cryptocurrency #marketvolatility #BTC #halving #cryptoprices #bearmarket #bullrally #macroeconomics #liquidity #interest rates #USFederalReserve #FOMC #JeromePowell #2025 #Bitcoinfuture #movingaverage

🚀 Bitcoin's Trajectory Compared to Internet's S-Curve by Fidelity Director

According to BlockBeats, on January 10, Fidelity's Global Macro Director Jurrien Timmer expressed that Bitcoin's current trend resembles the S-curve of the internet rather than a power-law curve. Many Bitcoin advocates claim that the four-year cycle has concluded and a new structural upward wave is imminent. Timmer is skeptical, not questioning the diminishing impact of the halving cycle, which he agrees with, but doubting the notion that bear markets will no longer occur.

Currently, Bitcoin's baseline is $65,000, which was its previous peak, while the power-law trend line indicates a baseline of $45,000. Although there is still some distance to the target price, if Bitcoin enters a consolidation phase within the next year, the power-law trend line might approach $65,000 and could become a critical threshold for Bitcoin. However, this may or may not happen in the future or within the next year.

#Bitcoin #InternetSCurve #Fidelity #JurrienTimmer #BitcoinCycle #Halving #BearMarket #BitcoinPrice #Crypto #PowerLaw #Consolidation #BTC

🚀 Bitcoin Approaches Maximum Supply Cap as Over 95% Mined

Bitcoin is approaching its maximum supply limit of 21 million coins, with more than 95% of the total supply already mined and circulating. According to NS3.AI, the remaining approximately 1 million bitcoins are expected to take around 114 years to be mined due to the halving mechanism. This gradual reduction in supply highlights Bitcoin's scarcity model and its long-term value proposition.

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🚀 Bittensor Network Prepares for Governance Upgrades Amid Market Changes

DCG subsidiary Yuma has released its second State of Bittensor report, highlighting significant developments within the Bittensor network. According to NS3.AI, subnet tokens now represent 27% of the market capitalization of Bittensor's TAO token. The report also reveals that Yuma's Composite Fund of subnet tokens has decreased by 31.9% since its inception, while the TAO token has experienced a larger decline of 46.1% over the same timeframe.

The Bittensor network has recently completed its first halving event and is gearing up for important governance and consensus upgrades. These upgrades include transitioning from a Proof of Authority system to a Nominated Proof of Stake mechanism, which is expected to enhance the network's efficiency and security.

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🚀 Bitcoin Surpasses 20 Million Mined Coins, Nearing Total Supply Limit

Bitcoin has reached a significant milestone with over 20 million coins mined, surpassing 95% of its total supply cap of 21 million. According to NS3.AI, this leaves less than 1 million BTC to be mined over the next 114 years. As the cryptocurrency approaches its supply limit, miners are anticipated to depend entirely on transaction fees following the final halving event, projected to occur around the year 2140.

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