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Bitcoin (BTC) transaction fees surged to a record-breaking $11 million in a single day as the highly anticipated Halving event looms closer. This surge reflects increased activity on the Bitcoin network as users rush to secure transactions ahead of the Halving, which is expected to occur in a matter of days. 
<h2 id="btc-hash-rate-surges-ahead-of-bitcoin-halving">BTC Hash Rate Surges Ahead Of Bitcoin Halving</h2> 
Furthermore, the hash rate, a measure of the computational power dedicated to mining <a href="https://coingape.com/blog/will-bitcoin-price-rise-again/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bitcoin</a>, has also reached an all-time high of 625 exahashes per second (EH/s). This marks a notable 4% increase in hash rate throughout April. Moreover, it indicates a significant uptick in mining activity as miners seek to maximize their rewards before the halving reduces the block reward. 
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Furthermore, crypto industry stakeholders and analysts have offered varying takes on the potential outcome of the upcoming Bitcoin Halving. In addition, crypto traders are pondering whether Bitcoin’s recent surge is just the beginning for 2024, driven by an upcoming Halving event that reduces the rate of new Bitcoin creation. 
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Previous <a href="https://coingape.com/bitcoin-selloff-continue-during-bitcoin-halving-event-crypto-com-ceo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bitcoin Halving</a> events in 2012, 2016, and 2020 sparked significant price rallies. Predictions vary as Bitfinex analysts anticipate a 160% price surge over 12-14 months post-halving, possibly reaching over $150,000. However, skeptics like David Mercer of LMAX Group doubt a repeat of past bull runs, suggesting the Bitcoin Halving’s impact might already be factored into Bitcoin’s recent climb. 
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://coingape.com/markets/5-meme-coins-to-buy-pre-bitcoin-halving-for-100x-profit-in-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5 Meme Coins To Buy Pre-Bitcoin Halving For 100X Profit In 2024</a> 
<h2 id="bitcoin-price-crash-continues">Bitcoin Price Crash Continues</h2> 
Recently, Bitcoin’s price hit a record high in March at $73,803.25, with a 60% increase since January. The surge was fueled by enthusiasm for new U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs and institutional investment. The anomaly of Bitcoin’s already reaching an all-time high before the halving introduces uncertainty into market dynamics, according to Bitfinex analysts. 
Meanwhile, traders await the April 20 Halving with mixed expectations. They are split on whether it will trigger another meteoric rise or if Bitcoin’s trajectory has already priced in the event’s effects. Moreover, the latest BTC price crash has led to increased skepticism. 
As of writing, the <a href="https://coingape.com/price/bitcoin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bitcoin price</a> slumped 4.83% to $62,936.44 on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Meanwhile, it held a market cap of $1.23 trillion. On the other hand, the BTC trading volume soared 6.93% to $45.86 billion in the past 24 hours. However, this surge in volume was triggered by massive selloffs amid the crash. 
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://coingape.com/bitcoin-halving-can-cost-crypto-miners-10-billion-in-losses/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bitcoin Halving Can Cost Crypto Miners $10 Billion In Losses</a> 
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