Bitcoin Rises after Halving Event, Transaction Fees Spike

Following Bitcoin’s recent halving event, the cryptocurrency has experienced a modest increase in value. During the halving, the mining reward was reduced from 6.25 Bitcoin to 3.125, triggering a rise in transaction fees to an all-time high of $127. Analysts note that Bitcoin is currently sitting on a key support level, with 1.66 million addresses having purchased it at an average price of $64,800.

BNB Price Surges, Market Cap Nears $92 Billion

Over the past 24 hours, BNB’s price has surged by 4.3%, reaching $597.86. This week, it has climbed by over 7.0%. The coin’s all-time high stands at $686.31. Despite a 9.0% decline in trading volume, BNB’s circulating supply has increased by 0.03% to 153.86 million. Currently ranked 4th in market cap with a valuation of $91.99 billion, BNB’s supply represents 76.93% of its maximum 200 million coins.

Bitcoin Climbs Post Halving Event, Public Miners Gain

On Monday, Bitcoin saw a modest increase after completing its fourth halving on Friday, with prices rising 1.8%. Public cryptocurrency miners witnessed gains, with Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms showing rises of 3% and 5%, respectively. The halving event, occurring every four years, reduces incentives for Bitcoin miners while restricting the supply of new Bitcoins. Despite this, some analysts predict potential short-term risks for Bitcoin. Larger, well-established mining operations are better positioned to navigate the halving, while smaller operations may face challenges. Hash rates, indicating computational efficiency, are crucial in determining the profitability of mining.

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