In recent weeks, interest in cryptocurrencies has certainly increased among users. This includes Bitcoin (BTC). Memecoins like Shiba Inu are concerned too. However, this interest doesn't seem to be shared by all users.
Blockchain analysis platform Santiment is optimistic about the upcoming price increase of five cryptocurrencies. However, the context favors a significant decrease in altcoin prices compared to Bitcoin (BTC). Nevertheless, Santiment believes that Litecoin (LTC) and four other altcoins are undervalued.
Two Bitcoin developers are stepping up to the plate to criticize the increased transaction fees caused by BRC-20.
One of the biggest fears of crypto players is that a blockchain will be attacked. This situation almost always results in significant losses and undermines investor confidence in the crypto industry. However, there have been recent rumors circulating about the possibility of a denial-of-service (DoS) attack on Bitcoin. It should be noted that this type of cyberattack makes transactions very difficult by disrupting the functioning of the affected network. Bitcoin maximalists have decided to react to ease concerns.
Despite the ongoing global economic crisis, the cryptocurrency space continues to grow. Evidence of this can be seen in the number of countries that have already adopted cryptocurrency. However, there are still others who remain skeptical about promoting investment in Bitcoin. Such as Ireland. According to the governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, Bitcoin is a Ponzi scheme.
Nicholas Merten, a widely followed crypto analyst, recently sounded the alarm by stating that the massive sale of stocks by investing legend Warren Buffett does not bode well for financial markets, including Bitcoin. According to him, the current rally in the cryptocurrency is sorely lacking in price models to support a short-term uptrend, making a significant price increase unlikely.
Ed Zitron, CEO of EZPR, believes that the metaverse is dead. However, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney disagrees, stating that nearly 600 million monthly users are happily immersed in the virtual world right now.
Crypto exchange crashes like FTX have always been preceded by massive currency transfers. However, some observers claim that large volumes of Bitcoin have been leaving exchanges such as Binance recently. Is this the beginning of the end for this giant and its peers?
The issue of tax evasion is increasingly being debated. It's one of the key issues in the regulation of crypto within the EU. Stakeholders want to speed up the process of adoption.
So far, it has been a year of strong performance for the leading cryptocurrency, with prices generally on the rise. And for many analysts and Bitcoin enthusiasts, this trend is expected to continue. However, others are a bit more cautious due to the economic context and its impact on the crypto market.