Bitcoin Cash

2024

Bitcoin

April

<p>While the Bitcoin price registered 10% gains on Monday shooting past $57,000, its first offshoot Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is also delivering a strong rally shooting past $300 for the first time in nearly 2 years. At press time, the <a href="https://coingape.com/price/bitcoin-cash/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin Cash (BCH) price</a> is up 13.66% with daily trading volume jumping by 260% to $560 million.</p>
<h3 id="bitcoin-cash-whale-transfers">Bitcoin Cash Whale Transfers</h3>
<p>Bitcoin Cash (BCH) recently experienced a notable and enigmatic transfer of 235,300 BCH, valued at approximately $62.38 million as of now, from one undisclosed wallet to another. This transaction, flagged by the crypto tracking platform Whale Alert, ignited speculation and intrigue within the crypto sphere, given the anonymity surrounding the origins and destination of the transferred funds.</p>
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 <p lang="en" dir="ltr"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f6a8.png" alt="🚨" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f6a8.png" alt="🚨" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f6a8.png" alt="🚨" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> 235,300 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#BCH</a> (62,387,579 USD) transferred from unknown wallet to unknown wallet<a href="https://t.co/jyDrc1Sxqk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/jyDrc1Sxqk</a></p>
 <p>— Whale Alert (@whale_alert) <a href="https://twitter.com/whale_alert/status/1762025466284605445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">February 26, 2024</a></p>
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<p>While the precise rationale remains unknown, several plausible scenarios have been proposed. It’s plausible that a BCH whale, holding a significant amount of the cryptocurrency, opted to relocate their assets to a new wallet. Alternatively, the transfer might signify an OTC (over-the-counter) transaction conducted outside of traditional exchanges. Additionally, the move could be attributed to a whale preparing for the impending halving event.</p>
<p>Regardless of the underlying motive, this transfer has undeniably captured the attention and curiosity of the crypto community.</p>
<h3 id="preparing-for-the-upcoming-hardfork">Preparing for the Upcoming Hardfork</h3>
<p>Similar to Bitcoin, <a href="https://coingape.com/markets/bitcoin-cash-price-eyes-335-as-party-fever-grips-loyal-bch-holders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin Cash</a> is also gearing up for its block-halving event, a significant occurrence programmed into its blockchain protocol. Scheduled to take place every four years or every 210,000 blocks, this event will reduce the block reward from the current 6.25 BCH to 3.125 BCH, effectively slowing down the rate of new Bitcoin Cash generation.</p>
<p>The halving event, an integral aspect of Bitcoin Cash’s code, is closely monitored by enthusiasts and investors alike. According to analytics from the OKLink platform, the next halving for Bitcoin Cash is anticipated to transpire on April 5, 2024. As of the latest update, there are approximately 38 days and 22 hours remaining, with 5,605 blocks left until the event.</p>
<p>With a capped total supply of 21 million BCH, Bitcoin Cash ensures that no additional coins can be created beyond this limit, adding to its appeal as a deflationary digital currency. As the countdown continues, stakeholders eagerly anticipate the effects of this impending halving on the BCH ecosystem and its market dynamics.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://coingape.com/bitcoin-cash-bch-price-shoots-15-amid-massive-whale-transfers/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Price Shoots 15% Amid Massive Whale Transfers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coingape.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CoinGape</a>.</p>

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Price Shoots 15% Amid Massive Whale Transfers

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