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How does Bitcoin perform historically after its worst day of the year?

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How does Bitcoin perform historically after its worst day of the year?

Bitcoin's 16% drop on Aug. 4 followed by a swift 10% rebound showcases classic volatility.

Bitcoin’s correlation with gold strengthens amid recessionary signals

Bitcoin’s correlation with gold strengthens amid recessionary signals

Gold nears $2,500, dragging Bitcoin correlation positively upwards.

bitcoin mining difficulty

Bitcoin mining difficulty set for largest increase since October 2022

Hash rate surge sets stage for major Bitcoin difficulty adjustment.

Exchange withdrawals at 5-year low of 28.5k BTC

Exchange withdrawals at 5-year low of 28.5k BTC

Historical trends in 2021 and 2024 reveal higher deposits during price increases, indicating investor sell-offs.

16th largest Bitcoin whale buys 48k BTC before correction with $500M in unrealized losses

16th largest Bitcoin whale buys 48k BTC before correction with $500M in unrealized losses

Fear and Greed Index at 28: Opportunity for discounted Bitcoin accumulation.

Bitcoin basis trade unwind reflected in shifting futures market and lack of inflows

Bitcoin basis trade unwind reflected in shifting futures market and lack of inflows

Decline in CME’s Bitcoin futures open interest signals shift towards Binance dominance.

Bitcoin mining difficulty is anticipated to drop by 6%, marking one of the most significant declines since the FTX collapse

Bitcoin mining difficulty is anticipated to drop by 6%, marking one of the most significant declines since the FTX collapse

The anticipated 6% decline in Bitcoin mining difficulty will further benefit publicly traded miners.

Early US ETF investors now recognized as long-term holders

Early US ETF investors now recognized as long-term holders

Bitcoin ETF impacts long-term holders' resilience during June's 20% correction.

Who reigns supreme? – Runes vs. BRC-20 tokens

Who reigns supreme? – Runes vs. BRC-20 tokens

Future of Runes and BRC-20 tokens uncertain as Bitcoin fees decrease.

Bitfinex whales boost long positions by 2,500 BTC

Bitfinex whales boost long positions by 2,500 BTC

Bitcoin drops from over $70,000 to $60,000 in just 17 days, Bitfinex whales react strategically.

Retail Bitcoin cohorts evolve from ‘dumb money’ to ‘smart money’

Retail Bitcoin cohorts evolve from ‘dumb money’ to ‘smart money’

Evidence mounts: Retail investors are no longer the "dumb money" in Bitcoin.

Bitcoin difficulty drops marginally amidst signs of approaching mining capitulation end

Bitcoin difficulty drops marginally amidst signs of approaching mining capitulation end

Bitcoin hash rate recovery signals nearing end of miner capitulation.

Bitcoin OTC balances spike by 62,000 BTC in 30 days, highest since 2021

Bitcoin OTC balances spike by 62,000 BTC in 30 days, highest since 2021

Mining capitulation and increased OTC balances point to complex Bitcoin market dynamics.