Bitcoin Nears Stable Halving with Record Transactions and Growth

Bitcoin Nears Stable Halving with Record Transactions and Growth

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By Jakub Lazurek

18 Apr 2024

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Bitcoin approaches a calm halving, marked by record transactions and steady growth

Bitcoin is on the cusp of its most stable halving yet, indicative of a new era marked by continuous growth and strong market confidence.

We are days away from this event, and the on-chain activity suggests an unprecedented cycle.

The public trust in Bitcoin has increased, reflected in the surge of transaction volumes, which are setting new records and displaying more consistent price growth than in previous cycles.

These signs point to a less volatile halving event, followed by a stable period of growth.

Transaction volumes this year have hit an all-time high, diverging from previous patterns. Unlike the 2016 and 2020 halvings, where daily transactions fluctuated, this year's volatility is twice as high as in 2020, yet with high overall activity.

This year's transactions are high in number and dollar value, thanks to Bitcoin’s price appreciation, indicating comfort with significant value transfers on the network as we near the halving.

Recent on-chain data also reveals stronger price support for Bitcoin, with fewer price fluctuations than any previous cycle.

The daily growth rate in Bitcoin's price is among the highest observed, suggesting an increased perception of Bitcoin as a stable investment.

Additionally, there has been a record-breaking influx of Bitcoin into whale wallets, with a 45% increase from the previous cycle, and no significant sell-offs, indicating strong support from major investors.

This year’s activity is primarily driven by veteran Bitcoin users, rather than new entrants.

While the daily active addresses have increased, creating new addresses hasn't spiked as it did in 2020, pointing to deepened engagement by existing users.

Also, the net outflows from exchanges have decreased by 13% compared to 2020, though still significant, suggesting a balanced investor sentiment.

This balanced flow and the new all-time high in Bitcoin value just before the halving portrays a stable and promising market outlook.

Bitcoin’s growth, lacking the dramatic price shifts typical of other crypto sectors, seems ideal for sustaining confidence and stability in the market.

The cryptocurrency industry could need this gradual and balanced growth to foster a secure and optimistic future.

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