By Emir Abyazov Key highlights: Bitcoin’s hash rate dropped 4% in December, marking its steepest decline since April 2024. VanEck analysts say prolonged hash rate declines have historically preceded stronger Bitcoin returns. Rising energy costs and competition from AI data centers are pressuring miners worldwide. Bitcoin miners are beginning to capitulate, and some analysts believe […]
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By Emir Abyazov Key highlights: US-listed crypto investment products recorded their largest monthly outflow as regulatory clarity was pushed into 2025. Ethereum and Bitcoin led withdrawals, reflecting investor sensitivity to unresolved asset classification rules. Capital continued to flow into select altcoins and non-US markets, signaling uneven global sentiment. Cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded nearly $1 […]
By Emir Abyazov Key highlights: Bitcoin remains rangebound as traders cut risk and liquidity drops ahead of the holidays. A record $23.7 billion Bitcoin options expiration on December 26 could drive volatility. Thin holiday trading increases the risk of sharp but short-lived price moves. Analysts point to a growing disconnect: gold continues to set new […]