Bitcoin Prices Volatile in $600s As Traders Await Halving
Bitcoin prices experienced moderate volatility during the week ending 8th July as market participants took action ahead of the upcoming halving of bitcoin rewards, scheduled to happen on or around 9th July. As the decline in new bitcoins minted daily is programmed into the network, the broader bitcoin community has known about this event for years, and many are eagerly watching or even wagering on the outcome. Perhaps because of this, market momentum coming into the week was high. After opening at $672.48 on 1st July, bitcoin prices quickly surpassed $700, breaching this level on 2nd July....
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