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⚡Bitcoin's Path to $50K🛣️

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07 Jul 2024 — 4 min read

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🔟 Bitcoin Slump Predicted

According to experts at 10x Research, Bitcoin is poised to fall below $57,000 from over $60,000 on July 4. They suggest that this sharp decline may just be beginning, potentially dropping further to $50,000. Breaking the psychological $60,000 benchmark toward $50,000 marks a significant shift in market sentiment, which 10x Research attributes to buy flows drying up “while sell flows are accelerating.” Markus Thielen, an analyst at 10x Research, suggests that the downward spiral was foreseeable, stating, “Our data from early June already hinted at an overbought market ripe for correction.”

The sudden 5.44% fall in the Bitcoin price has substantially impacted investor sentiment and market liquidity, reflected in BTC’s $1.1 billion market capitalization and 57% increase in trading volume. By breaking the “key level for Bitcoin miners and spot Bitcoin ETF buyers,” the 10x Research report foresaw that the price decline “could accelerate as support gets broken and sellers scramble to find liquidity.” The sell-off coincides with the anticipated Mt. Gox repayments of $8.5 billion worth of BTC, which were set to begin in July. According to the 10x Research report, having broken the $60,000 support, “only ill-informed traders are willing to buy here.”

The 10x Research report maintains a cautious outlook for the price of BTC, advising traders to prioritise risk management in preparation for continued volatility. “We warned that this was not the time to be complacent.” According to a recent analysis from IT Tech, the downward trend is attributable to long-term holders cashing in on substantial profits. On July 3, the spent output profit ratio (SOPR) from long-term holders exceeded a value of 10, indicating that the BTC was sold for at least 10 times the initial purchase price. Long-term BTC holders, who typically retain their holdings for roughly five to seven years, have contributed to the selling pressure in the market.

🍂 Market Turmoil

The price of Bitcoin fell below $58,000 for the first time in two months early Thursday, with several other major cryptocurrencies slumping as well, amid concerns about the impact of the defunct Mt. Gox exchange returns a large amount of Bitcoin to its creditors. After consistently hovering above the $60,000 mark, the price of the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency fell early Thursday—down more than 5% in the past 24 hours. The price of ether was down more than 5.4% and dropped below $3,200, while other popular tokens such as Binance’s BNB, Solana, and Dogecoin were down 6.1%, 8.8%, and 7.2% respectively.

The slump comes amid concerns about the administrators of the defunct Mt. Gox exchange is starting the process of paying out its creditors in crypto tokens—including nearly 140,000 bitcoins worth around $8 billion. The large payout, which will happen in stages, has triggered concerns that the creditors may attempt to liquidate some of their returned crypto assets and drive down their prices. Mt. Gox’s creditors will be repaid in Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH).

Analysts cited by Bloomberg note the state of the presidential election may also be having an impact on crypto prices. President Joe Biden’s shaky performance in the first debate has led to calls for him to exit the race. Bloomberg reports the cryptocurrency market is concerned about the possibility of a stronger Democratic candidate replacing Biden to take on the former President Donald Trump, who has in recent months presented himself as a pro-crypto leader. The slump in Bitcoin, down 18.3% in the past 30 days, comes after reaching an all-time high of above $73,700 in March, largely driven by the regulatory approval and launch of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

⏳ How Long Does It Take To Mine 1 Bitcoin?

Mining one Bitcoin depends on several factors, including hardware efficiency, network difficulty, and overall mining power. Currently, Bitcoin rewards are set to halve approximately every four years. In April 2024, the reward will be cut to 3.125 Bitcoin every 10 minutes. By 2028, miners will earn 1.5 Bitcoin every 10 minutes, and in 2032, it will take 10 minutes to mine just 0.78 Bitcoin. This gradual reduction in rewards aims to limit Bitcoin's supply, making mining increasingly challenging and reinforcing its scarcity over time.

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