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Bitcoin's Plunge Was Foreshadowed by Miner Inventory Data

Bitcoin’s recent price drop has caught many investors off guard. However, a key metric showing worry among the miners gave a warning several weeks ago.

By Omkar Godbole, David PanMar 9, 2020

An engineer sits at a bank of crypto mining rigs.
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