Bitcoin Rebounds Above $70,000 as Halving Event Approaches

Historically, Bitcoin halvings have triggered short-term volatility but long-term bullish trends, characterized by a diminishing percentage increase in price after each halving event.

Bitcoin dropped to as low as $67,700 yesterday before rebounding and is currently trading at $70,500. As the cryptocurrency industry anticipates the next halving event, market analysts and investors are closely observing the potential impacts on Bitcoin’s price.

Bitcoin Remains Bullish Before the Halving

The halving, a reward reduction program for miners, is expected to occur on April 20. It will cut the reward from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, effectively reducing Bitcoin’s inflation rate from 1.7% to 0.85% annually.

Historically, Bitcoin halvings have been associated with short-term volatility but tend to lead to long-term price appreciation. Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at IntoTheBlock, noted that the 2016 and 2020 halving events saw significant price surges followed by short-term corrections, ultimately breaking previous all-time highs within a few months.