NFT sales plunge to $146.5m, Ethereum and Bitcoin network sales recover

As Bitcoin continues to face resistance near the $100,000 mark, the NFT market has experienced a 1.6% drop, with total sales volume settling at $146.5 million. While Bitcoin btc0.57%Bitcoin trades at $96,800, Ethereum eth1.44%Ethereum has shown strength by surging 3.5% in the last 24 hours to reclaim the $3,700 level. The global cryptocurrency market capitalization has expanded to $3.42 trillion...

JEFF pumps 280%, Human Protocol surges 150%, while ETH stays below $3,700

The price of coins like Jeff and HUMAN Protocol has surged triple digits, while Ethereum is stuck below the $3,700 level. Ethereum eth1.48%Ethereum price was up by over 3.5% yesterday, even regaining the $3,700 level for a brief period of time. However, the price has now stalled below the $3,700 level, trading at $3,692 at press time. Source: CoinGecko Despite the...

Bitcoin to crash? Robert Kiyosaki predicts BTC plunges to $60k

Financial author Robert Kiyosaki has suggested that the BTC price could crash to $60,000 as it struggles to breach the $100,000 milestone. The “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author’s analysis comes amid increasing market speculation about Bitcoin’s btc0.59%Bitcoin next major price movement. Kiyosaki shared his market perspective through X and stated that any potential downturn would represent a buying opportunity...

Iris Energy shares plunge 14% on AI computing support doubts

Shares of Australian Bitcoin miner Iris Energy dropped 14% on Friday after Culper Research questioned the firm’s ability to serve the high-performance computers for AI. Iris Energy (IREN), the Australian Bitcoin mining company, saw its shares plunge 14% on Jul. 12 after short seller Culper Research issued a report, raising concerns over Iris’ capabilities to provide high-performance computing (HPC)...

Bitcoin ETFs see fifth consecutive day of positive inflows, IBIT net $72.1m

Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs in the U.S. recorded their fifth consecutive day of inflows on July 11, with $72.1 million in net inflows as Bitcoin surpassed the $59,000 mark. According to data provided by Farside Investors, these investment products recorded $72.1 million in positive net flows on July 11. This follows a positive week that began with $143.1...

Bitcoin price is beating risky leveraged ETFs like BITX and BITU

Bitcoin price is outperforming popular leveraged ETFs, which have become increasingly popular among investors. Leveraged Bitcoin ETFs inflow is rising Leveraged Bitcoin ETFs like the 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITX) and the ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF (BITU) are seeing inflows this year. Data by ETF.com shows that the BITX ETF has added assets in all months this year. As a...

Genesis moves $760m BTC to Coinbase amid sell-off

A wallet linked to crypto lender Genesis has transferred 12,600 Bitcoin (BTC) worth approximately $760 million to crypto exchange Coinbase. On-chain data tracked by Arkham shows the addressed labeled “Genesis Trading” moved the funds to the exchange amid the broader market sell-off witnessed over the past month. The wallet’s holdings have shrunk from 46,000 BTC in mid-June,...

Bitcoin miner Northern Data forecasts revenue to triple in 2024

Crypto mining giant Northern Data is forecasting its revenue to triple in 2024 as the company doubles down on high-performance computing (HPC) solutions. Northern Data Group, a German-listed Bitcoin mining company, estimates its sales to soar this year up to €240 million, tripling its 2023’s results as the company is betting big on high-performance computing (HPC) solutions for...

Bitcoin mining causing health issues in Texas residents

Texas is rapidly becoming a Bitcoin mining hub, butresidents of local towns are experiencing hearing issues, headaches, dizziness, and sleep disturbance. The conflict between the economic interests of Bitcoin (BTC) mining in Texas and the quality of life of its residents is escalating, underscoring the need for comprehensive policy solutions. Texas is home to 10 out of the 34 major Bitcoin...

Sen. Cynthia Lummis praises Bitcoin, calls CBDCs ‘the beast’

Sen. Cynthia Lummis reiterated her Bitcoin agenda on Friday and derided the merits of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in an interview with Fox Business host Larry Kudlow. In a recent interview with Fox Business on Friday, July 13, Lummis emphasized the potential benefits of Bitcoin reserves in bolstering the US dollar’s global strength. The Wyoming...