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1 BTC =

$ 60,498.4

+1879.9 +3.21%

17:20:35 - Real-time Data

Market Cap:

$1.20T

Circulating Supply:

BTC20.05M

Max Supply:

BTC21.00M

Vol (24H):

$35.46B

Chg (7D):

-1.34%

Day's Range:

57,832.5 - 60,498.4

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Name	Exchange	Last	High	Low	Chg. %	Vol.	Time
BTC/USD Perpetual	Binance Futures	60,492.50	60,520.00	57,758.60	+3.22%	225.69K	17:20:27
Bitcoin	Investing.com	60,498.4	60,498.4	57,832.5	+3.21%	69.78K	17:20:35
BTC/USD	Binance	60,512.0	60,536.6	57,800.2	+3.20%	22.78K	17:20:19
BTC/USD	Bitrue	60,490.2	60,534.3	57,808.7	+3.16%	22.38K	17:20:46
BTC/USD	Coinbase Pro	60,442.7	60,474.0	57,717.6	+3.24%	9.59K	17:20:42
BTC/USD	OKX	60,494.3	60,545.4	57,809.4	+3.18%	9.53K	17:20:44
BTC/USD Perpetual	Kraken Futures	60,434.00	60,804.00	57,330.00	+3.22%	5.58K	17:20:47
BTC/USD	Kraken	60,442.6	60,449.9	57,740.0	+3.23%	3.06K	17:20:46
BTC/USD	BitStamp	60,423.2	60,475.5	57,734.6	+3.20%	1.32K	17:20:49
BTC/USD	Bitfinex	60,517.0	60,546.0	57,803.0	+3.19%	1.14K

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Le le Singh 23 minutes ago

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If you short blind you will suffer. Calls are there to hedge and keep booking profits 👈😎😎😎

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Le le Singh 25 minutes ago

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It's a ponzi scam and we all know which island it originated. To kick the pigs , you have to patiently short , not more than 7x leverage , sometimes you have to wait for 2-3 months to get into profits. If you short 5 lots daily with 3x leverage , I bet you will always be in profits .

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I'm probalaly wrong, but I have a perstitant gut feeling we will see 61000 tommorrow although I see no data to support it. Hmm? Not a recomendation

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When gold and silver arent sustaining , how this poo can have any value 👈😎

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The best way to hit the pigs is , short spot and buy protective calls . Whenever calls go 4x , book profits 👈👈😎😎😎

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The pigs are hitting the shorters , that's it . Down trend will continue 👈😎😎

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this won't be any cheaper in your lifetimes

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Bears are favored to win the fight with bulls, as Bitcoin is still in a strong downtrend. Well-known market principles suggest that strong trends cannot be reversed easily, so Bitcoin will likely continue to decline.

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Let me know when Bitcoin touches the descending trend line—I will double my short position.

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SINH PHU NAM 47 minutes ago

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sell

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Bitcoin is a groundbreaking digital currency that took the world by storm in 2009 and has transformed the landscape of finance and technology. Its emergence was orchestrated by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamotothe, the pseudonymous identity adopted by the Bitcoin creators. At its core, Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency. Unlike conventional currencies, Bitcoin functions without the oversight of a central authority. Instead, it relies on a network of computers spread across the globe to validate transactions securely. Operating solely in digital form, Bitcoin resides in digital wallets, with transactions conducted electronically. Bitcoin was programmed with a maximum limit of 21 million coins that can ever be created. This feature contrasts with traditional fiat currencies, which are often subject to inflationary pressures as central banks can create more money, leading to a decrease in purchasing power over time. New bitcoins are generated through a process called mining, wherein computers solve intricate mathematical puzzles to validate transactions and append them to the blockchain—a transparent and immutable public ledger. One of the defining characteristics of Bitcoin is its volatility. Its value fluctuates wildly, primarily driven by market demand. While this volatility has garnered attention from investors seeking high returns, it has also sparked concerns and regulatory scrutiny, hindering its mainstream adoption. Despite the challenges it faces, Bitcoin serves various purposes beyond investment speculation. It facilitates online purchases, international remittances, and serves as a store of value. Some forward-thinking businesses have embraced Bitcoin as a form of payment, and innovative solutions like Bitcoin debit cards enable users to spend their digital wealth at traditional merchants. Discover what crypto is and how it works within our Academy.
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