March 2024 Finally Brings New Bitcoin All Time High Of $69K

March 2024 Finally Brings New Bitcoin All Time High Of $69K

The bulls in the crypto space have powered through and pushed the price of Bitcoin (BTC) to $69,000 on March 5th, 2024. The value of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies is continuing to be recognized and understood by people all over the world. The launching of BTC exchange traded funds have also helped propel BTC to this new all time high. 

According to theblock.co, it has taken 846 days to break the previous all time high set in November 2021. 

But for 2024, Coindesk summarized perfectly how we got to this new price: 

“A continuing massive wave of buying by the newish U.S.-based spot bitcoin ETFs is the likely catalyst behind what’s now a historic run higher. The price of bitcoin sat at around $45,000 at the time the ETFs opened for business on Jan. 11. Following a brief “sell the news” dip to the $39,000 area, bitcoin quickly rallied above $50,000 by mid-February. After meandering around the $51,000 level for a couple of weeks, prices took off again to the upside towards the end of the month.”

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Expert Opinions and Price Forecast for Bitcoin Post $69K All Time High

Crypto analysts play a crucial role in providing insights into the price movements of Bitcoin. Their predictions and technical analysis help both investors and traders make informed decisions in the sometimes volatile cryptocurrency markets.

Following Bitcoin’s all-time high of $69K, experts offer diverse opinions on its future price trajectory. Some analysts may rely on historical data and technical indicators to forecast short-term fluctuations, while others focus on long-term trends and fundamental factors shaping Bitcoin’s value.

Here is a list of the top analysts, prominent investors, and blockchain experts you can follow: 

By examining expert opinions and price forecasts, normal investors like you an me can gain valuable perspectives on the potential direction of Bitcoin’s price post its record-breaking milestone.

Analyzing the Impact of a $69K Bitcoin on Altcoins And The Overall Market Dynamics

A $69K Bitcoin will most definitely impact altcoins. When Bitcoin experiences a surge in price, it often has a ripple effect the entire altcoin market, leading to fluctuations in performance compared to BTC.

Market capitalization changes in the crypto space are closely monitored during such periods, as investors assess how altcoins are responding to Bitcoin’s movements. The concept of an “altcoin season” becomes relevant as traders anticipate shifts in market trends and seek opportunities for potential gains.

Analyzing these dynamics can provide valuable insights into how different cryptocurrencies interact within the market ecosystem and offers perspectives on investment strategies during periods of heightened volatility.

The Role Of Regulatory Developments In Shaping Bitcoin’s Future Trajectory

Regulatory developments play a massive role in shaping (and sometimes halting) the trajectory of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The government’s stance on digital assets, along with crypto regulations news, can significantly impact the prices and overall market sentiment.

Investors closely monitor regulatory changes as they can influence the adoption and acceptance of cryptocurrencies. Positive regulations may lead to increased investor confidence and higher valuations, while negative or uncertain regulations could result losses.

Understanding how regulatory developments influence the crypto landscape is essential for anyone involved in the cryptocurrency market, whether as an investor, trader, or industry participant.

We should all stay informed about the latest news (like a new bitcoin all time high) and government policies in an effort to successfully navigate this crypto environment.

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Who Will Create The Next LocalBitcoins?

Who Will Create The Next LocalBitcoins?

LocalBitcoins was a popular peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform. According to coinmarketcap.com the project has unfortunately terminated its services after more than a decade of business in the crypto space. 

Launched in 2012, LocalBitcoins provided a secure and convenient way for users to buy and sell Bitcoins directly with each other. This eliminated the need for intermediaries or centralized exchanges.

How LocalBitcoins Worked

The platform allowed individuals from different locations to connect and engage in transactions using various payment methods. These included bank transfers, cash deposits, online wallets, and even gift cards. LocalBitcoins acted as an escrow service. They held the Bitcoins until the agreed-upon terms of the trade were fulfilled by both parties.

One of the main advantages of LocalBitcoins was the emphasis on privacy and anonymity. The platform did not require users to undergo extensive identity verification processes. This allowed individuals to maintain their privacy while engaging in cryptocurrency trading. However, this also meant that users needed to exercise caution when conducting transactions with unknown counterparts to avoid potential scams or fraudulent activities.

LocalBitcoins History

Over the years, LocalBitcoins had become a popular choice for both experienced traders and newcomers seeking a user-friendly interface and direct interaction with other Bitcoin enthusiasts. 

It gained recognition as a reliable platform due to their robust security measures. These included two-factor authentication and an escrow system that safeguarded transactions against potential fraud.

I found the website and process pretty reliable back in the day.

Unfortunately LocalBitcoins faced regulatory challenges in certain jurisdictions due to the peer-to-peer nature and concerns over “money laundering” risks governments often claim are associated with cryptocurrency trading. 

This and the “crypto winter” ultimately led to the closing of the platform and services that were critical to the Bitcoin community. 

Which begs the question, who will create the next LocalBitcoins project to help people trade and use Bitcoin (in person) without restrictions and fear?

Coinmarketcap.com included a great quote in their article from a LocalBitcoins customer in Venezuela saying:

“They were an important part of the hardest moments in my country.”

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New Survey Reveals 27% Of Young Professionals Prefer Bitcoin Over Stocks

New Survey Reveals 27% Of Young Professionals Prefer Bitcoin Over Stocks

A New Survey by Blockchain Capital has revealed an increase in the popularity of Bitcoin. Demographics like Young Professionals (young people aged 18-34) are now putting more of their money into crypto assets like Bitcoin.

If you asked us, we would say it’s a no brainer. Of course, young people are into bitcoin more than older demographics.

But it’s still interesting to see the data.

From Forbes:

Data collected by Harris Poll on behalf of Blockchain Capital

“Changes in the popularity of Bitcoin from October 2017 to April 2019 covered include:

  • The percentage of people who are unaware of Bitcoin dropped from 23% to 11%
  • The percentage of those aged 18-34 who describe themselves as at least “somewhat familiar” with Bitcoin rose from 42% to 60%.
  • The percentage of respondents who have a positive view on Bitcoin as a new innovation in financial technology rose from 34% to 43%.
  • The percentage of respondents who strongly or somewhat agree that most people will be using Bitcoin in the next 10 years rose from 28% to 33%.
  • Despite the bear market, the percentage of people who indicated they are likely to buy bitcoin in the next 5 years rose from 19% to 27%.

Examples of this greater openness to bitcoin from the younger generations include:

  • Three times as many people in the 18-34 age group are at least “somewhat familiar” with bitcoin as those 65 and older.
  • 59% of the 18-34 age group have a positive view on Bitcoin as a financial innovation, but only 24% of those 65 and older feel that way.
  • In terms of future adoption, 48% of the 18-34 age group think most people will be using bitcoin in 10 years, while only 16% of those 65 and older believe that will be the case.
  • 42% of those in the 18-34 age group say they are likely to buy bitcoin within the next 5 years, while only 8% of those 65 and older claim they will make such an investment.
  • 20% of millennials claim they own some bitcoin. Only 2% of those 65 and older claim to have any bitcoin.”

 

Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey Now Buys $10K Of BTC A Week

Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey Now Buys $10K Of BTC A Week

Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO stated on a recent podcast that he is maxing out the limits on the Square Cash App and purchasing $10,000 dollars of Bitcoin a week.

If the Twitter CEO wants to buy more Bitcoin, we suggest he turn to Coinbase. Buy and sell limits are much higher.

On Coinbase regular users can purchase $25,000 a week. Verified users can purchase $25,000 a day. But once the funds are in your Coinbase wallet, there are no buy or sell limits.

What Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO is likely doing is simply a dollar cost average strategy. Dollar cost averaging (DCA) is an investment strategy where a large purchase of a financial asset like an equity or cryptocurrency is spread out over time with the goal of reducing the impact of volatility.

From newsbtc.com:

“In a surprising turn in the conversation, he explained that he purchased $10,000 worth of Bitcoin, which currently amounts to 2.7 BTC, over recent weeks, and could do the same again in the following. Doing some napkin math, this works out to around $520,000 in cryptocurrency purchases a year (considering he doesn’t go over that amount or purchase any other digital assets) — or about 0.0928% of his $5.6 billion net worth. Although this isn’t a relatively large amount percentage-wise, it shows that Dorsey is looking to accumulate for the long haul, as he dollar-cost averages in.”

Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey Discusses Bitcoin On The Joe Rogan Podcast:

Are you ready for the next crypto bull run? Many investors are using strategies like dollar cost averaging to build a diversified portfolio in preparation for the next major price movement. Stay tuned to the Bitcoinshirtz blog for the latest news from the Bitcoin and blockchain industry. 👍

Canadian Crypto Exchange Loses $145 Million Because CEO With The Only Password Passes Away

Canadian Crypto Exchange Loses $145 Million Because CEO With The Only Password Passes Away

One of the largest bitcoin exchanges in Canada has reported a loss of almost $ 145 million USD. QuadrigaCX claims to have lost access to the companies cold storage containing a sizeable amount of crypto assets.  Included in the offline cold storage was 26,500 Bitcoin, 430,000 Ether, and 200,000 Litecoin.

From thehackernews.com:

“Following the sudden death of Gerry Cotten, founder and chief executive officer QuadrigaCX, the Canadian exchange this week filed for legal protection from creditors in the Nova Scotia Supreme Court until it locates and secures access to the lost funds.
In a sworn affidavit filed by Cotten’s widow Jennifer Robertson and obtained by Coindesk, Robertson said QuadrigaCX owes its customers some CAD 260 million (USD 198 Million) in both cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, and Ethereum, as well as fiat money.
However, Robertson said the cryptocurrency exchange only has smaller amount in a ‘hot wallet’ (USD 286,000), claiming that to protect its users funds from hackers, majority of coins were kept in a ‘cold wallet’—a physical device that is not connected to the internet—by Cotten, who died of Crohn’s disease on December 9 in Jaipur, India.”

 

But not everybody is buying the story. Some researchers and QuadrigaCX users have been doubtful of the Canadian crypto exchange’s claims. The amount claimed seems higher than it should be. Some claim QuadrigaCX never had access to such a large pool of funds. It could be true but it could also be a sneaky exit scam.  

If the claim is true, the company will be filing for bankruptcy and the crypto assets on the cold storage will never be accessed again.  

Keep your passwords safe friends! And make sure you have a way for your beneficiaries to securely access your passwords and modern-day keys. 

Changelly Exchange Now Available On Android

Changelly Exchange Now Available On Android

The Changelly exchange is one of our favorite crypto exchanges, especially when you need to swap crypto assets fast.

In recent news, they have finally created an Android app for their platform! Many of the writers here at Bitcoin Shirtz use Android over IOS, so this is great news for us. The Changelly exchange is a go-to for us with almost all cryptocurrencies, with the exception of BitShares and STEEM, which in that case we use Blocktrades.us.

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From Changelly’s Steemit Page:

Changelly team is happy to announce the launch of the mobile app for all the Android users. The first official version of Changelly mobile app is now launched on Google Play.

The leading instant swap service finally is in your pocket wherever you go. Changelly users no longer have to open the browser on their gadgets every time they want to instantly swap one crypto asset for another. The mobile app represents an adaptive instrument for all the fans of smartphone usability, and offers exactly the same options as the full web version of the service, namely:

  • exchange one crypto for another in a few minutes via the Changelly
  • mobile app;
  • buy any of cryptos listed with a credit card directly from the Changelly mobile app;
  • explore cryptos listed and real-time rates.

 

The Benefits

Importantly, Changelly users no longer have to go through the authorization procedure while doing the exchange through the mobile app. The Changelly app users can either undergo verification by choosing the Google account to sign in, or skip the verification step and go straight to the exchange.

 

The Mobile App Description

In addition to the exchange section, Changelly mobile app includes History section, where the user’s transaction history is placed and Support section, from where the user can send a request to Changelly support team and find the answers to the FAQ.

Changelly mobile app is quite compact and simple in use. It takes up only 8 Mb of the gadget memory and supports the Android versions starting with the version 4.4.

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