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Is the Bitcoin Halving a ‘Buy the Rumor, Sell the News’ Moment? Community Weighs In

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Mustafa Mulla

With just 1 and a half days left until the highly anticipated Bitcoin halving, the crypto community is abuzz with speculation about its potential impact on prices. As the countdown continues and less than 250 blocks remain to be mined, Coinify CEO Rikke Staer suggests a possible case of ‘buy the rumor, sell the news’ for this halving. However, others believe this downturn could signal a shakeout before a significant uptick in prices.

Bitcoin Halving Approaches

According to the Coinify CEO, halving cuts miner rewards in half, less efficient mining operations might become unprofitable. “These miners might be forced to sell existing bitcoin holdings to cover electricity costs, equipment maintenance, and other operational expenses.”

Staer further mentioned that the response of Bitcoin’s price to the upcoming halving might not happen right away. Historically, significant growth after halvings occurs over 6-18 months, and big price movements become less likely as the market grows. 

He also noted that replicating the massive gains seen in previous halvings might be tough because of Bitcoin’s larger market size now.

Also Read : Bitcoin Price is Playing Above the Important Support; Is the Time to Long BTC?

Sell the Rumor, Sell the News?

Meanwhile, the concept of ‘sell the rumor, sell the news’ has gained traction in the crypto community, with some anticipating a price decline following the halving. Interestingly, the approval of U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) was also anticipated to trigger a ‘sell the news’ event. 

However, the actual launch of spot BTC ETFs defied expectations, resembling more of a ‘sell the rumor’ scenario. This unexpected turn saw bitcoin prices surge to record highs once the ETFs began trading and accumulating BTC. 

Large BTC whales are well-versed in selling on rumors, potentially offloading their holdings ahead of anticipated price drops to secure profits before any potential downturn. The actions of Bitcoin whales can significantly influence market sentiment, leading to fear, uncertainty, and doubt among smaller investors.

Read More : Bitcoin Price to Drop More Before Hitting New High Post Halving 

Community Reaction

JPMorgan analysts recently made headlines by predicting a potential drop in BTC prices to $42,000 post-halving. Even a BTC bull and former CEO of Bitmex, Arthur Hayes, anticipated a “slump” in BTC prices around the halving. 

Additionally, some observers have dubbed the halving a ‘sell the news’ event, where crypto assets often dip following positive news releases. As the halving approaches, uncertainty looms over the market. While some anticipate a ‘sell the news’ event, others remain optimistic about Bitcoin’s long-term prospects. 

Mustafa Mulla

Mustafa has been writing about Blockchain and crypto since many years. He has previous trading experience and has been working in the Fintech industry since 2017.

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