{"id":10923,"date":"2024-01-22T13:59:56","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T13:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xcoins.com\/?p=10923"},"modified":"2024-05-03T13:35:20","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T13:35:20","slug":"analysts-eye-positive-year-for-ethereum-as-dencun-goes-live-on-testnet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xcoins.com\/en\/blog\/analysts-eye-positive-year-for-ethereum-as-dencun-goes-live-on-testnet\/","title":{"rendered":"Analysts Eye Positive Year for Ethereum as Dencun Goes Live on Testnet"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Bitcoin miners, once in accumulation mode, initiated an unprecedented sell-off over recent days, offloading over 10,000 Bitcoins in a single day\u2014a significant shift in reserves.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>However, a silver lining emerged that the sustainability of Bitcoin mining operations has peaked to all-time high levels, showcasing the network\u2019s trend towards eco-friendly practices.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Meanwhile, the success of Bitcoin Spot ETFs has not only attracted substantial inflows exceeding $2.6 billion but has also paved the way for Nasdaq and Cboe to file options trading applications.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Finally, analysts are predicting a bullish 2024 for Ethereum as the world\u2019s second-largest blockchain network regains dominance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As always in crypto, there\u2019s a lot of moving pieces, so let\u2019s jump in!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-bitcoin-miners-switch-to-sell-mode-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bitcoin miners switch to \u2018sell mode\u2019\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Bitcoin miners unleashed a massive sell-off this week, parting ways with over 10,000 Bitcoins in a single day, marking the most significant daily decline in miner reserves in over a year.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>According to data from on-chain analytics provider <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoquant.com\/asset\/btc\/chart\/miner-flows\/miner-reserve?miner=all_miner&amp;window=DAY&amp;sma=0&amp;ema=0&amp;priceScale=log&amp;metricScale=linear&amp;chartStyle=line\">CryptoQuant<\/a>, on Jan. 17, Bitcoin miner reserves plummeted by 10,233 BTC, equivalent to approximately $450 million at current market prices.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1410\" height=\"904\" class=\"wp-image-10932\" src=\"https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-3.png\" alt=\"Bitcoin miner reserves against Bitcoin price\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-3.png 1410w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-3-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-3-1024x657.png 1024w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-3-300x192@2x.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1410px) 100vw, 1410px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Bitcoin miner reserves against Bitcoin price<\/em><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The shift towards selling follows a period of accumulation by miners.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Beginning around mid-2023, miners started accumulating Bitcoin during times of lower prices and profitability. However, with the recent surge in Bitcoin&#8217;s value, miners have swiftly transitioned into selling mode, a historical pattern observed when prices and profitability reach new highs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The price of Bitcoin has been oscillating in the $41,000 to $42,000 range in recent days, prompting miners to seize the opportunity to replenish cash flow or capitalize on higher prices in the ongoing rally.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-sustainability-energy-usage-peaks-for-bitcoin-blockchain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sustainability energy usage peaks for Bitcoin blockchain<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Amidst the concerns surrounding the sell-off, the latest data from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batcoinz.com\/p\/issue-003-one-red-three-green\">Bitcoin ESG Forecast<\/a> reveals that Bitcoin mining has achieved an all-time high in sustainable energy usage, reaching an impressive 54.5%.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This substantial increase in sustainable mining represents a 3.6% uptick over the course of 2023.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Bitcoin ESG Forecast analyzed data from its Bitcoin Energy and Emissions Sustainability Tracker (BEEST) model, comparing Bitcoin&#8217;s sustainable energy mix to other industries globally over the past four years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Bitcoin mining emerges as a leader in sustainable energy usage, outpacing multiple subsectors with its 54.5% utilization of sustainable energy.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Notably, the Bitcoin network is mitigating 7.3% of all its emissions without offsets, showcasing a remarkable achievement and the highest level of non-offset-based emission mitigation across industries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The research also shed light on innovative approaches by some mining companies, such as utilizing vented methane to generate electricity for Bitcoin mining.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"949\" class=\"wp-image-10934\" src=\"https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-4.png\" alt=\"Bitcoin mining sustainability chart against Bitcoin price\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-4.png 1279w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-4-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-4-1024x760.png 1024w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-4-300x223@2x.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Bitcoin mining sustainability chart against Bitcoin price<\/em><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-bitcoin-etf-success-leads-to-options-trading-filings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bitcoin ETF success leads to options trading filings<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Since the launch of Bitcoin Spot ETFs on January 11th, net inflows of BTC have climbed above $2.6 billion, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading the pack among new contenders.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"332\" class=\"wp-image-10928\" src=\"https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-1.png\" alt=\"Summary of Bitcoin Spot ETF results after first 5 days of trading\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-1.png 788w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-1-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-1-300x126@2x.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Summary of Bitcoin Spot ETF results after first 5 days of trading<\/em><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As a result of Spot ETFs early success, <a href=\"https:\/\/sec.gov\/files\/rules\/sro\/ise\/2024\/34-99396.pdf\">Nasdaq<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/files\/rules\/sro\/cboe\/2024\/34-99395.pdf\">Cboe<\/a> have submitted applications to the SEC to introduce options trading for the new exchange-traded funds.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The SEC swiftly acknowledged these proposals on January 19, marking a significant stride in the evolution of cryptocurrency trading.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Nasdaq&#8217;s proposal involves a rule change to facilitate the listing and trading of options on BlackRock&#8217;s iShares Bitcoin Trust.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Simultaneously, the Cboe sought approval to trade options on &#8220;ETPs [exchange-traded products] that Hold Bitcoin.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Bitcoin ETFs commenced trading on both Nasdaq and Cboe on January 11, following SEC approval the day before.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/video\/2024\/01\/17\/road-ahead-for-bitcoin-etfs.html\">CNBC<\/a> interview with Catherine Clay, the Executive Vice President at Cboe, expressed satisfaction with the performance, the exchange experienced &#8220;good inflows&#8221; into the BTC ETFs, aligning with the anticipated tracking of BTC prices.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>According to Clay, options trading is now considered &#8220;the next logical step&#8221; for BTC ETFs, offering enhanced utility and risk mitigation.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Cboe filed for permission to list options just last week, and Catherine Clay acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding regulatory approval. &#8220;We&#8217;re really in this holding pattern to see what the regulators will do with our filing and other exchanges&#8217; filings as well,&#8221; she explained.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Options products enable investors to buy or sell assets at predetermined prices and times and are expected to attract a diverse range of market participants.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JSeyff\/status\/1748417802082431125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1748417802082431125%7Ctwgr%5E7e25eaaf0b3276e34f169099f18af4c82f9bb39c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcointelegraph.com%2Fnews%2Fnasdaq-cboe-apply-offer-btc-etf-options-trading-fast-response\">James Seyffart<\/a>, a leading market analyst who has been covering the Bitcoin ETF story for the past 10 months, the acknowledgment from the SEC has come quicker than usual.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>He suggested that options trading approval might materialize before the end of February IF the SEC wants to move quickly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-analysts-predict-a-bullish-2024-for-ether-after-dencun-upgrade\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Analysts predict a bullish 2024 for Ether after Dencun upgrade<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Ethereum is poised for a potential surge in 2024, riding on the wave of the upcoming Dencun upgrade and a growing narrative around spot ETFs, analysts suggest.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The ETH-BTC ratio has already seen a 19% increase in the first three weeks of the year, rebounding from a 25% decline in 2023.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In 2023, Ether underperformed Bitcoin due to the latter&#8217;s smart contract and non-fungible token narrative, coupled with optimism surrounding spot ETFs.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"721\" height=\"631\" class=\"wp-image-10930\" src=\"https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-2.png\" alt=\"Network activity indices for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polygon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-2.png 721w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-2-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-2-300x263@2x.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Network activity indices for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polygon<\/em><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>However, analysts anticipate a renewed interest in Ether this year as the spot ETF narrative gains momentum, and Ethereum continues to dominate the decentralized finance and NFT sectors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase expressed optimism, stating, &#8220;ETH could be poised for a breakout year,&#8221; especially with major players like BlackRock and VanEck exploring Ether-based spot ETFs following the success of Bitcoin ETFs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Ethereum&#8217;s forthcoming Dencun upgrade, designed to enhance mainnet scalability with the introduction of &#8220;data blobs,&#8221; is expected to catalyze investor interest further.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The upgrade, already live on Ethereum&#8217;s Goerli testnet, introduces a mechanism where the network only needs to confirm the correctness of attached blob data instead of verifying each transaction individually.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Coinbase noted that this upgrade could potentially reduce network fees by 90% or more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In addition, institutional demand for Ether remains robust, with ETC Group&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/etc-group.com\/blog\/regular-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">annual report<\/a> emphasizing Ethereum&#8217;s continued dominance in building decentralized applications, NFTs, and tokenized assets.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The report highlights Ethereum&#8217;s ERC-20 tokens, boasting a cumulative market value of $21 billion, significantly surpassing the $1.6 billion market capitalization of the entire BRC-20 token universe on the Bitcoin network.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"821\" height=\"428\" class=\"wp-image-10926\" src=\"https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image.png\" alt=\"Ethereum comparison with other layer-1s\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image.png 821w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-300x156@2x.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Ethereum comparison with other layer-1s<\/em><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>To stay up to date on all things crypto, like Xcoins on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/xcoinsofficial\"><em>Facebook<\/em><\/a><em>, and follow us on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/realxcoins\"><em>Twitter<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/xcoins.hq\/\"><em>Instagram<\/em><\/a><em>, and 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