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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Marvie Basilan

UNBELIEVABLE: Bitcoin begins gradual climb after refusing to budge during halving | History Defined

Bitcoin (₿) is a cryptocurrency invented in 2008 by an unknown person or group of people using the name Satoshi Nakamoto and started in 2009, when its implementation was released as open-source software. (Credit: Jorge Franganillo/flickr)

Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has started to climb after experiencing relatively stable prices despite widespread anticipation among Bitcoin enthusiasts regarding the potential price surge following the halving event.

Ahead of the halving, the digital currency saw a low of $59,000 before experiencing a significant jump to $63,000 to close Friday's trading. The world's first decentralized cryptocurrency then traded at around $63,000 and $64,000 during the halving, wherein BTC prices are split in half – taking place only once every four years.

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