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Bitcoin’s Ethereum-based alternative, BTC20, is creating buzz in the market. Noted for strong performance during its presale, it offers practical staking opportunities providing potential APY returns of up to 520%. Adopting Ethereum blockchain makes it energy efficient and suitable for Decentralized Finance.

“Bitcoin shows robust performance despite the volatile cryptocurrency market, outperforming crypto hedge funds. Bybit’s Vivien Fang cites a record low in Bitcoin’s volatility, anticipating a rebound. However, unpredictability remains possible due to macro-related downside events and speculative trading, underscoring the critical role of regulatory clarity.”

The latest data reveals that 13.3 million Bitcoins, about 68.54% of the total circulating supply, remained unspent for a year, indicative of a bias towards holding for long-term gains. However, these positive implications must also consider Bitcoin’s increasing financialization, which might disrupt potential market upswing.

Despite attempts to shield investments from volatility, crypto hedge funds underperformed in H1 2023 with a modest 15.2% return, compared to Bitcoin’s 83.3% return. Factors include defensive approaches during industry turmoil, closure of crypto-friendly banks, and a murky regulatory situation. The underperformance underscores the importance of maintaining a balanced portfolio for long-term security and rewards.

“A Spartan ‘buy-and-hold’ approach to bitcoin would have delivered 83% returns for investors in H1 2023, outperforming the average 15% yield from crypto hedge funds, according to 21e6 Capital. The underperformance of professional crypto funds is attributed to larger cash positions for risk mitigation that slow reaction times, and poor altcoin performances.”

In the past year, Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy’s executive chairman, has adopted a risky strategy, pouring the company’s cash into Bitcoin. Despite significant drops in Bitcoin’s value and initial losses, the company has seen rebounds and Saylor remains committed to this venture, even outperforming powerhouse tech companies like Apple and Google in stock price gains. The future is uncertain, but Saylor is confident in this cryptocurrency investment.

Block Inc. reported a 34% increase in Bitcoin sales on their Cash App platform, grossing a profit of $44 million, a year-on-year rise of 7%, regardless of the crypto’s price decline. In addition, Block Inc. purchased $220 million of Bitcoin, now valued at $245 million. Despite these gains, the company’s share price dipped 5.6% and serious crypto-security breaches remind of the risks involved.

“Bitcoin surged past the $29,000 mark, largely due to increased trading volumes, hitting a six-week high. MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor disclosed another Bitcoin purchase, using $14.4 million from the company’s reserves, contributing to BTC’s renewed vigor. Also, KuCoin announced the suspension of its Bitcoin and Litecoin mining pools.”

MicroStrategy has announced a $24.1 million impairment charge to its Bitcoin portfolio for Q2, reflecting market volatility. Despite this, the firm’s holdings have increased, equating to approximately $4.5 billion, illustrating both potential risks and rewards in the crypto market.

“Despite Bitcoin’s recent dip below $30,000, it managed to hold above the Fib 0.382 support level, suggesting this could act as immediate support. However, 50-day EMA resistance may increase downward pressure. Meanwhile, tokens such as Optimism, IOTA20, and Bitcoin Cash display solid fundamentals and potential investment opportunity.”

MicroStrategy (MSTR), a software intelligence firm, astoundingly transitions all its earnings into Bitcoin as a long-term strategy, believing Bitcoin to exceed its metallic and fiat counterparts as a superior store of value. The company, which owns approximately 152,333 bitcoins equating to around $4.5 billion, has seen its shares soaring by 207% this year. This Bitcoin-centric approach might pioneer a new paradigm in future corporate strategies.

“Second quarter records for Bitcoin and Ether futures have been broken by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, signifying rising institutional interest in these assets. Despite market instability, regulated avenues simplify risk management, while CME’s cash-settled futures free institutions from owning crypto outright and enhance hedging tools’ appeal.”

“Bitcoin miners experienced a $184 million windfall from transaction fees in Q2 2023 following a flat 2022. Top public mining companies saw their market cap increase by 257% since early 2023. However, miners are also liquidating Bitcoins to cover operational costs, due to scarcity of external capital and an ongoing bear market.”

The ProShares Bitcoin Strategy Fund, a pioneer ETF, allows investors to gain bitcoin exposure without owning the cryptocurrency. Contrary to early predictions of underperformance, the fund has closely tracked bitcoin’s price, potentially negating perceived risks of such ETFs.

In October 2021, ProShares launched Bitcoin Strategy Fund, the first futures-linked ETF trading as BITO on NYSE, offering bitcoin exposure without owning the cryptocurrency. Recently, speculation ignited that futures-based ETFs could underperform due to ‘contango bleed’. However, ProShares argued that BITO is maintaining key parity with the spot price. The potential arrival of spot-based ETFs might unlock institutional money channels.

Investors are keenly awaiting the upcoming Litecoin halving where Litecoin’s block subsidy is set for a drop from 12.5 LTC to 6.25 LTC per block. While some anticipate a lucrative trading opportunity, Litecoin’s performance against Bitcoin paints a worrying picture, trading near an all-time low. Regardless, Litecoin retains its position as the 12th largest cryptocurrency by market cap. The unpredictable nature of the crypto world necessitates close observation of market dynamics and investor behavior post-halving.

“Bitcoin (BTC) has emerged as the main focus for traditional fund investors, boasting 99% of the $137 million inflow into crypto-backed investment funds last week. The top-ranked cryptocurrency engrossed a remarkable $139.8 million of funds, accentuating BTC’s increasing appeal among investors.”

“Bitcoin SV, since its inception in 2018, has experienced volatile price movements with discussions of a possible crash looming. Meanwhile, AI is revolutionizing crypto trading, as exemplified by yPredict, which uses machine learning for proactive decision making and market trend predictions.”

The Bitcoin weekly options expiry on July 14 may shift market attitudes, with potential for the $30,000 support level to crumble. The recent U.S. inflation drop could encourage investors to pivot to fixed-income investments, making Bitcoin less appealing. However, the final outcome remains uncertain, given latest macroeconomic data and critiqued exchange practices.

As the Mt. Gox’s repayment deadline approaches, anticipation among crypto enthusiasts builds potentially affecting Bitcoin’s value. Many predict that incoming sell orders from creditors regaining their BTC might cause a downturn. This major event involves a projected repayment of 142,000 BTC to creditors, adding complexity to market outcome predictions.

“Standard Chartered Bank recently updated their Bitcoin forecast, suggesting it could hit $50,000 by year’s end and possibly reach $120,000 by 2024. The report cites increased miner profitability and looming banking-sector crisis as pivotal factors impacting Bitcoin’s potential growth.”

Standard Chartered, a major banking institution, predicts a bright future for Bitcoin, with forecasting its value to rise to $50,000 by year’s end and even reach an impressive $120,000 by next year’s end. These projections are based on shifting supply dynamics and increased miner profitability. However, this optimistic view also assumes successful worldwide technological advancements, specifically in Artificial Intelligence. Despite optimism, the crypto market remains high-risk, and potential investors are reminded to act wisely.

Bitcoin recently hit a new 13-month high, indicating a promising July ahead. Despite previous skepticism, BlackRock’s CEO, Larry Fink, suggested Bitcoin could potentially redefine finance, offering an attractive hedge alternative. However, a drop in Bitcoin Cash’s trading volume implies Korean interest may be dwindling.