Analysts debate whether institutional demand and new regulations have changed Bitcoin 4-year cycle pattern. For over a decade, Bitcoin has been known for its clear and predictable four-year rhythm. Each halving event reduced the supply of new Bitcoins; the price rose rapidly, made a large peak, and then followed a long cooling period. This pattern … Read more
Bitcoin has kicked off its final mining difficulty adjustment of 2025, closing the year with another increase that reflects the growing strength of the network. Early indications now suggest that the first adjustment of January 2026 could increase the difficulty even higher, as miners continue to bring more powerful machines online. Difficulty increases to 148 … Read more
MicroStrategy CEO Phong Le believes Bitcoin’s underlying strength is at one of its highest levels ever, and said the asset’s fundamentals “couldn’t be better” despite recent market volatility. His comments come during a period when the price of Bitcoin has been moving largely sideways, leaving many traders uncertain about the next big move. A Market … Read more
A significant on-chain indicator is flashing a strong signal that the Bitcoin bull run may not be over. Bitcoin’s liveliness index, a measure of long-term spending vs keeping, has reached new highs, indicating that strong demand continues even as prices fall. TXMC, an on-chain analyst, noticed that liveliness has continued to rise this cycle, despite … Read more