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  1. Bitcoin Price History - Dataset, Chart, 5 Years, 10 Years, by Month, Halving...

    • moneymetals.com
    csv, json, xls, xml
    Updated Sep 12, 2024
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    Money Metals Exchange (2024). Bitcoin Price History - Dataset, Chart, 5 Years, 10 Years, by Month, Halving [Dataset]. https://www.moneymetals.com/bitcoin-price
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 12, 2024
    Dataset provided by
    Money Metals
    Authors
    Money Metals Exchange
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Jan 3, 2009 - Sep 12, 2023
    Area covered
    World
    Measurement technique
    Tracking market benchmarks and trends
    Description

    In March 2024 Bitcoin BTC reached a new all-time high with prices exceeding 73000 USD marking a milestone for the cryptocurrency market This surge was due to the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds ETFs in the United States allowing investors to access Bitcoin without directly holding it This development increased Bitcoin’s credibility and brought fresh demand from institutional investors echoing previous price surges in 2021 when Tesla announced its 15 billion investment in Bitcoin and Coinbase was listed on the Nasdaq By the end of 2022 Bitcoin prices dropped sharply to 15000 USD following the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its bankruptcy which caused a loss of confidence in the market By August 2024 Bitcoin rebounded to approximately 64178 USD but remained volatile due to inflation and interest rate hikes Unlike fiat currency like the US dollar Bitcoin’s supply is finite with 21 million coins as its maximum supply By September 2024 over 92 percent of Bitcoin had been mined Bitcoin’s value is tied to its scarcity and its mining process is regulated through halving events which cut the reward for mining every four years making it harder and more energy-intensive to mine The next halving event in 2024 will reduce the reward to 3125 BTC from its current 625 BTC The final Bitcoin is expected to be mined around 2140 The energy required to mine Bitcoin has led to criticisms about its environmental impact with estimates in 2021 suggesting that one Bitcoin transaction used as much energy as Argentina Bitcoin’s future price is difficult to predict due to the influence of large holders known as whales who own about 92 percent of all Bitcoin These whales can cause dramatic market swings by making large trades and many retail investors still dominate the market While institutional interest has grown it remains a small fraction compared to retail Bitcoin is vulnerable to external factors like regulatory changes and economic crises leading some to believe it is in a speculative bubble However others argue that Bitcoin is still in its early stages of adoption and will grow further as more institutions and governments recognize its potential as a hedge against inflation and a store of value 2024 has also seen the rise of Bitcoin Layer 2 technologies like the Lightning Network which improve scalability by enabling faster and cheaper transactions These innovations are crucial for Bitcoin’s wider adoption especially for day-to-day use and cross-border remittances At the same time central bank digital currencies CBDCs are gaining traction as several governments including China and the European Union have accelerated the development of their own state-controlled digital currencies while Bitcoin remains decentralized offering financial sovereignty for those who prefer independence from government control The rise of CBDCs is expected to increase interest in Bitcoin as a hedge against these centralized currencies Bitcoin’s journey in 2024 highlights its growing institutional acceptance alongside its inherent market volatility While the approval of Bitcoin ETFs has significantly boosted interest the market remains sensitive to events like exchange collapses and regulatory decisions With the limited supply of Bitcoin and improvements in its transaction efficiency it is expected to remain a key player in the financial world for years to come Whether Bitcoin is currently in a speculative bubble or on a sustainable path to greater adoption will ultimately be revealed over time.

  2. Will the S&P Bitcoin index redefine the crypto markets? (Forecast)

    • kappasignal.com
    Updated Apr 9, 2024
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    KappaSignal (2024). Will the S&P Bitcoin index redefine the crypto markets? (Forecast) [Dataset]. https://www.kappasignal.com/2024/04/will-s-bitcoin-index-redefine-crypto.html
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 9, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    KappaSignal
    License

    https://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.htmlhttps://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.html

    Description

    This analysis presents a rigorous exploration of financial data, incorporating a diverse range of statistical features. By providing a robust foundation, it facilitates advanced research and innovative modeling techniques within the field of finance.

    Will the S&P Bitcoin index redefine the crypto markets?

    Financial data:

    • Historical daily stock prices (open, high, low, close, volume)

    • Fundamental data (e.g., market capitalization, price to earnings P/E ratio, dividend yield, earnings per share EPS, price to earnings growth, debt-to-equity ratio, price-to-book ratio, current ratio, free cash flow, projected earnings growth, return on equity, dividend payout ratio, price to sales ratio, credit rating)

    • Technical indicators (e.g., moving averages, RSI, MACD, average directional index, aroon oscillator, stochastic oscillator, on-balance volume, accumulation/distribution A/D line, parabolic SAR indicator, bollinger bands indicators, fibonacci, williams percent range, commodity channel index)

    Machine learning features:

    • Feature engineering based on financial data and technical indicators

    • Sentiment analysis data from social media and news articles

    • Macroeconomic data (e.g., GDP, unemployment rate, interest rates, consumer spending, building permits, consumer confidence, inflation, producer price index, money supply, home sales, retail sales, bond yields)

    Potential Applications:

    • Stock price prediction

    • Portfolio optimization

    • Algorithmic trading

    • Market sentiment analysis

    • Risk management

    Use Cases:

    • Researchers investigating the effectiveness of machine learning in stock market prediction

    • Analysts developing quantitative trading Buy/Sell strategies

    • Individuals interested in building their own stock market prediction models

    • Students learning about machine learning and financial applications

    Additional Notes:

    • The dataset may include different levels of granularity (e.g., daily, hourly)

    • Data cleaning and preprocessing are essential before model training

    • Regular updates are recommended to maintain the accuracy and relevance of the data

  3. Will the S&P Bitcoin Index Revolutionize Cryptocurrency? (Forecast)

    • kappasignal.com
    Updated Oct 10, 2024
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    KappaSignal (2024). Will the S&P Bitcoin Index Revolutionize Cryptocurrency? (Forecast) [Dataset]. https://www.kappasignal.com/2024/10/will-s-bitcoin-index-revolutionize.html
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    Dataset updated
    Oct 10, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    KappaSignal
    License

    https://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.htmlhttps://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.html

    Description

    This analysis presents a rigorous exploration of financial data, incorporating a diverse range of statistical features. By providing a robust foundation, it facilitates advanced research and innovative modeling techniques within the field of finance.

    Will the S&P Bitcoin Index Revolutionize Cryptocurrency?

    Financial data:

    • Historical daily stock prices (open, high, low, close, volume)

    • Fundamental data (e.g., market capitalization, price to earnings P/E ratio, dividend yield, earnings per share EPS, price to earnings growth, debt-to-equity ratio, price-to-book ratio, current ratio, free cash flow, projected earnings growth, return on equity, dividend payout ratio, price to sales ratio, credit rating)

    • Technical indicators (e.g., moving averages, RSI, MACD, average directional index, aroon oscillator, stochastic oscillator, on-balance volume, accumulation/distribution A/D line, parabolic SAR indicator, bollinger bands indicators, fibonacci, williams percent range, commodity channel index)

    Machine learning features:

    • Feature engineering based on financial data and technical indicators

    • Sentiment analysis data from social media and news articles

    • Macroeconomic data (e.g., GDP, unemployment rate, interest rates, consumer spending, building permits, consumer confidence, inflation, producer price index, money supply, home sales, retail sales, bond yields)

    Potential Applications:

    • Stock price prediction

    • Portfolio optimization

    • Algorithmic trading

    • Market sentiment analysis

    • Risk management

    Use Cases:

    • Researchers investigating the effectiveness of machine learning in stock market prediction

    • Analysts developing quantitative trading Buy/Sell strategies

    • Individuals interested in building their own stock market prediction models

    • Students learning about machine learning and financial applications

    Additional Notes:

    • The dataset may include different levels of granularity (e.g., daily, hourly)

    • Data cleaning and preprocessing are essential before model training

    • Regular updates are recommended to maintain the accuracy and relevance of the data

  4. f

    S1 File -

    • plos.figshare.com
    html
    Updated Sep 28, 2023
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    Patrick Bernard Washington; Pradeep Gali; Furqan Rustam; Imran Ashraf (2023). S1 File - [Dataset]. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0286541.s001
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    htmlAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Sep 28, 2023
    Dataset provided by
    PLOS ONE
    Authors
    Patrick Bernard Washington; Pradeep Gali; Furqan Rustam; Imran Ashraf
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    COVID-19 affected the world’s economy severely and increased the inflation rate in both developed and developing countries. COVID-19 also affected the financial markets and crypto markets significantly, however, some crypto markets flourished and touched their peak during the pandemic era. This study performs an analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on public opinion and sentiments regarding the financial markets and crypto markets. It conducts sentiment analysis on tweets related to financial markets and crypto markets posted during COVID-19 peak days. Using sentiment analysis, it investigates the people’s sentiments regarding investment in these markets during COVID-19. In addition, damage analysis in terms of market value is also carried out along with the worse time for financial and crypto markets. For analysis, the data is extracted from Twitter using the SNSscraper library. This study proposes a hybrid model called CNN-LSTM (convolutional neural network-long short-term memory model) for sentiment classification. CNN-LSTM outperforms with 0.89, and 0.92 F1 Scores for crypto and financial markets, respectively. Moreover, topic extraction from the tweets is also performed along with the sentiments related to each topic.

  5. k

    Bitcoin's Price: A Rising Interest Rate's Bane? (Forecast)

    • kappasignal.com
    Updated Jun 2, 2023
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    KappaSignal (2023). Bitcoin's Price: A Rising Interest Rate's Bane? (Forecast) [Dataset]. https://www.kappasignal.com/2023/06/bitcoins-price-rising-interest-rates.html
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 2, 2023
    Dataset authored and provided by
    KappaSignal
    License

    https://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.htmlhttps://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.html

    Description

    This analysis presents a rigorous exploration of financial data, incorporating a diverse range of statistical features. By providing a robust foundation, it facilitates advanced research and innovative modeling techniques within the field of finance.

    Bitcoin's Price: A Rising Interest Rate's Bane?

    Financial data:

    • Historical daily stock prices (open, high, low, close, volume)

    • Fundamental data (e.g., market capitalization, price to earnings P/E ratio, dividend yield, earnings per share EPS, price to earnings growth, debt-to-equity ratio, price-to-book ratio, current ratio, free cash flow, projected earnings growth, return on equity, dividend payout ratio, price to sales ratio, credit rating)

    • Technical indicators (e.g., moving averages, RSI, MACD, average directional index, aroon oscillator, stochastic oscillator, on-balance volume, accumulation/distribution A/D line, parabolic SAR indicator, bollinger bands indicators, fibonacci, williams percent range, commodity channel index)

    Machine learning features:

    • Feature engineering based on financial data and technical indicators

    • Sentiment analysis data from social media and news articles

    • Macroeconomic data (e.g., GDP, unemployment rate, interest rates, consumer spending, building permits, consumer confidence, inflation, producer price index, money supply, home sales, retail sales, bond yields)

    Potential Applications:

    • Stock price prediction

    • Portfolio optimization

    • Algorithmic trading

    • Market sentiment analysis

    • Risk management

    Use Cases:

    • Researchers investigating the effectiveness of machine learning in stock market prediction

    • Analysts developing quantitative trading Buy/Sell strategies

    • Individuals interested in building their own stock market prediction models

    • Students learning about machine learning and financial applications

    Additional Notes:

    • The dataset may include different levels of granularity (e.g., daily, hourly)

    • Data cleaning and preprocessing are essential before model training

    • Regular updates are recommended to maintain the accuracy and relevance of the data

  6. k

    S&P Bitcoin Index Forecast Data

    • kappasignal.com
    csv, json
    Updated May 26, 2024
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    KappaSignal (2024). S&P Bitcoin Index Forecast Data [Dataset]. https://www.kappasignal.com/
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    json, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    May 26, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    KappaSignal
    License

    https://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.htmlhttps://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.html

    Description

    The S&P Bitcoin index is expected to experience volatility in the coming months, driven by macroeconomic factors such as interest rate hikes and inflation. While the potential for growth remains, the risk of a correction cannot be ignored. The recent decline in the price of Bitcoin, coupled with broader market uncertainty, suggests that investors may adopt a cautious approach. The index's performance will be closely tied to the overall sentiment towards cryptocurrencies and the ability of Bitcoin to maintain its position as a leading digital asset.

  7. D

    Bitcoin ATM Machine Market Report | Global Forecast From 2025 To 2033

    • dataintelo.com
    csv, pdf, pptx
    Updated Sep 22, 2024
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    Dataintelo (2024). Bitcoin ATM Machine Market Report | Global Forecast From 2025 To 2033 [Dataset]. https://dataintelo.com/report/global-bitcoin-atm-machine-market
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    pptx, pdf, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Sep 22, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Dataintelo
    License

    https://dataintelo.com/privacy-and-policyhttps://dataintelo.com/privacy-and-policy

    Time period covered
    2024 - 2032
    Area covered
    Global
    Description

    Bitcoin ATM Machine Market Outlook



    The global Bitcoin ATM machine market size was valued at $145 million in 2023 and is expected to reach approximately $1.6 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.5% during the forecast period. The rapid growth of this market is driven by factors such as increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies, rising investment in blockchain technology, and the growing need for decentralized financial systems.



    One of the primary growth factors for the Bitcoin ATM market is the increasing adoption and popularity of cryptocurrencies among the general public. As more people become aware of and interested in digital currencies, the demand for accessible and convenient methods to buy and sell cryptocurrencies has surged. Bitcoin ATMs offer a simple and user-friendly interface, allowing users to convert their fiat currency to Bitcoin and vice versa in a matter of minutes. This convenience significantly boosts the market growth by making cryptocurrency transactions more accessible to the average consumer.



    Another significant growth driver is the expanding investment in blockchain technology by both private and public sectors. Governments and financial institutions are exploring the potential benefits of blockchain for various applications, including secure transactions, smart contracts, and decentralized finance (DeFi). As blockchain technology gains traction, the infrastructure supporting it, including Bitcoin ATMs, is also experiencing growth. These ATMs not only facilitate the purchase and sale of Bitcoin but are also evolving to support other cryptocurrencies, thereby broadening their utility and appeal.



    Moreover, the growing need for decentralized financial systems, especially in regions with unstable economies or limited access to traditional banking services, is propelling the Bitcoin ATM market. In many developing countries, people face challenges with banking infrastructure and financial inclusion. Bitcoin ATMs offer an alternative by providing direct access to digital currencies without the need for a traditional bank account. This capability is particularly valuable in regions with high remittance inflows, where people can send and receive money across borders with lower fees and faster transaction times compared to conventional methods.



    From a regional perspective, North America holds the largest share of the Bitcoin ATM market, driven by high cryptocurrency adoption rates and a strong presence of major industry players. The region's well-established financial infrastructure and supportive regulatory environment further bolster market growth. Europe and Asia Pacific are also notable markets due to increasing awareness and adoption of cryptocurrencies, with countries like the UK, Switzerland, Japan, and South Korea at the forefront. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are emerging markets, with growing interest in digital currencies as a hedge against economic instability and inflation.



    Type Analysis



    The Bitcoin ATM machine market can be segmented by type into one-way and two-way machines. One-way Bitcoin ATMs allow users to convert their fiat currency to Bitcoin, while two-way ATMs facilitate both the purchase and sale of Bitcoin. One-way Bitcoin ATMs have been more prevalent historically, primarily due to their simplicity and lower cost of deployment. These machines typically cater to users who are new to cryptocurrencies and looking to make their first purchase. Their straightforward functionality makes them an attractive option for small businesses and standalone deployments. However, the market for one-way ATMs is slowly saturating as more advanced technologies and user requirements are emerging.



    On the other hand, two-way Bitcoin ATMs are gaining popularity due to their enhanced functionality and convenience. These machines provide users with the ability to both buy and sell Bitcoin, thus offering a more comprehensive service. As the demand for liquidity in the cryptocurrency market grows, two-way ATMs are becoming increasingly essential. They are particularly useful in urban areas and regions with a high density of cryptocurrency users. The versatility of two-way machines also makes them suitable for more complex environments such as financial institutions and large retailers. This segment is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period due to the added convenience and user functionality.



    Moreover, the technological advancements in ATM software and hardware are driving the growth of two-way Bitcoin ATMs. Improved security featu

  8. D

    Bitcoin Transaction Market Report | Global Forecast From 2025 To 2033

    • dataintelo.com
    csv, pdf, pptx
    Updated Sep 23, 2024
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    Dataintelo (2024). Bitcoin Transaction Market Report | Global Forecast From 2025 To 2033 [Dataset]. https://dataintelo.com/report/global-bitcoin-transaction-market
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    csv, pptx, pdfAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Sep 23, 2024
    Authors
    Dataintelo
    License

    https://dataintelo.com/privacy-and-policyhttps://dataintelo.com/privacy-and-policy

    Time period covered
    2024 - 2032
    Area covered
    Global
    Description

    Bitcoin Transaction Market Outlook




    The global Bitcoin transaction market size is projected to grow significantly, with a market valuation of $1.3 billion in 2023 and a forecasted valuation of $6.5 billion by 2032, reflecting an impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 19.2% over the forecast period. The surge in market growth can largely be attributed to the increasing acceptance of Bitcoin as a mainstream payment method and the proliferation of blockchain technology across various sectors. The consistent advancements in digital payment solutions and the growing trust in decentralized financial systems are key drivers propelling the market forward.




    One of the primary growth factors of the Bitcoin transaction market is the rising acceptance of cryptocurrencies for payments. Major corporations, including Tesla and PayPal, have integrated Bitcoin into their payment ecosystems, which legitimizes the use of Bitcoin for everyday transactions. Additionally, the increase in businesses adopting Bitcoin as a form of payment helps reduce transaction costs and processing times, making it a more attractive option compared to traditional financial systems. The growing adoption among merchants and consumers alike is fostering an environment conducive to Bitcoin's expansion in the transaction market.




    Furthermore, the remittances segment is experiencing robust growth owing to Bitcoin’s ability to facilitate cross-border transactions at significantly lower costs and faster speeds compared to traditional banking systems. The traditional money transfer services often incur high fees and longer processing times, especially for international transactions. Bitcoin, on the other hand, offers a decentralized alternative that enables instant transfers with minimal fees, proving advantageous for users sending money across borders. This has particularly benefitted individuals in developing countries who rely heavily on remittances from family members abroad.




    Another critical growth factor is the increasing use of Bitcoin in trading and investment. The volatility of Bitcoin attracts traders looking to capitalize on price fluctuations, which in turn fuels transaction volumes. The rise of Bitcoin trading platforms and exchanges has made it easier for both institutional and individual investors to participate in the market. Moreover, the perception of Bitcoin as "digital gold" serves as a hedge against inflation and economic instability, encouraging more investors to diversify their portfolios by including Bitcoin, thereby driving up the transaction volume.




    Regionally, North America holds the dominant share of the Bitcoin transaction market due to high technological adoption rates and favorable regulatory environments. Countries like the United States and Canada are leading in blockchain research and development, creating a supportive ecosystem for Bitcoin transactions. Europe is also seeing significant growth due to increasing governmental support and public acceptance of cryptocurrency. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR during the forecast period, driven by the widespread use of mobile payments and growing digital economies in countries like China, Japan, and South Korea.



    Type Analysis




    The Bitcoin transaction market is segmented into on-chain and off-chain transactions. On-chain transactions refer to transactions that are recorded on the Bitcoin blockchain, providing high levels of security and transparency. This type of transaction is particularly favored for significant and critical transfers where security is paramount. The reliance on blockchain technology ensures that once a transaction is confirmed, it is immutable and cannot be altered, providing a high level of trust and integrity to the transaction process. This segment is expected to continue growing as more users prioritize security and transparency in their financial dealings.




    Off-chain transactions, on the other hand, do not get recorded on the blockchain immediately and are often facilitated through secondary layers like the Lightning Network. These transactions offer the advantage of quicker processing times and lower fees, making them suitable for smaller, everyday transactions. The emergence of the Lightning Network aims to address Bitcoin’s scalability issues by enabling faster and cheaper transactions without compromising security. This segment is gaining traction as it offers practical solutions for u

  9. Bitcoin Price Prediction: Analyzing Trends and Factors Shaping the Future...

    • kappasignal.com
    Updated May 24, 2023
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    KappaSignal (2023). Bitcoin Price Prediction: Analyzing Trends and Factors Shaping the Future (Forecast) [Dataset]. https://www.kappasignal.com/2023/05/bitcoin-price-prediction-analyzing.html
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    Dataset updated
    May 24, 2023
    Dataset authored and provided by
    KappaSignal
    License

    https://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.htmlhttps://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.html

    Description

    This analysis presents a rigorous exploration of financial data, incorporating a diverse range of statistical features. By providing a robust foundation, it facilitates advanced research and innovative modeling techniques within the field of finance.

    Bitcoin Price Prediction: Analyzing Trends and Factors Shaping the Future

    Financial data:

    • Historical daily stock prices (open, high, low, close, volume)

    • Fundamental data (e.g., market capitalization, price to earnings P/E ratio, dividend yield, earnings per share EPS, price to earnings growth, debt-to-equity ratio, price-to-book ratio, current ratio, free cash flow, projected earnings growth, return on equity, dividend payout ratio, price to sales ratio, credit rating)

    • Technical indicators (e.g., moving averages, RSI, MACD, average directional index, aroon oscillator, stochastic oscillator, on-balance volume, accumulation/distribution A/D line, parabolic SAR indicator, bollinger bands indicators, fibonacci, williams percent range, commodity channel index)

    Machine learning features:

    • Feature engineering based on financial data and technical indicators

    • Sentiment analysis data from social media and news articles

    • Macroeconomic data (e.g., GDP, unemployment rate, interest rates, consumer spending, building permits, consumer confidence, inflation, producer price index, money supply, home sales, retail sales, bond yields)

    Potential Applications:

    • Stock price prediction

    • Portfolio optimization

    • Algorithmic trading

    • Market sentiment analysis

    • Risk management

    Use Cases:

    • Researchers investigating the effectiveness of machine learning in stock market prediction

    • Analysts developing quantitative trading Buy/Sell strategies

    • Individuals interested in building their own stock market prediction models

    • Students learning about machine learning and financial applications

    Additional Notes:

    • The dataset may include different levels of granularity (e.g., daily, hourly)

    • Data cleaning and preprocessing are essential before model training

    • Regular updates are recommended to maintain the accuracy and relevance of the data

  10. Solana (SOL) circulating supply history up to January 20, 2025

    • statista.com
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    Statista, Solana (SOL) circulating supply history up to January 20, 2025 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1280165/solana-circulating-supply/
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    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    Worldwide
    Description

    By July 2024, over 464 million Solana tokens were issued and in active circulation - but new coins arrive slowly. Although the cryptocurrency has an unlimited supply - unlike Bitcoin, of which there can only be 21 million tokens and not a single more - the Solana blockchain only issues a set amount of new tokens at the beginning of each year. This issuance is based off the year-to-year inflation rate, and can therefore vary. When SOL first launched, there was a maximum supply of around 500 million, but the blockchain burned (erased from the blockchain) 11 million of them. By December 2021, the maximum supply was around 510 million SOL.

  11. S&P Bitcoin Index: A Gateway to Crypto Legitimacy? (Forecast)

    • kappasignal.com
    Updated Apr 13, 2024
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    KappaSignal (2024). S&P Bitcoin Index: A Gateway to Crypto Legitimacy? (Forecast) [Dataset]. https://www.kappasignal.com/2024/04/s-bitcoin-index-gateway-to-crypto.html
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 13, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    KappaSignal
    License

    https://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.htmlhttps://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.html

    Description

    This analysis presents a rigorous exploration of financial data, incorporating a diverse range of statistical features. By providing a robust foundation, it facilitates advanced research and innovative modeling techniques within the field of finance.

    S&P Bitcoin Index: A Gateway to Crypto Legitimacy?

    Financial data:

    • Historical daily stock prices (open, high, low, close, volume)

    • Fundamental data (e.g., market capitalization, price to earnings P/E ratio, dividend yield, earnings per share EPS, price to earnings growth, debt-to-equity ratio, price-to-book ratio, current ratio, free cash flow, projected earnings growth, return on equity, dividend payout ratio, price to sales ratio, credit rating)

    • Technical indicators (e.g., moving averages, RSI, MACD, average directional index, aroon oscillator, stochastic oscillator, on-balance volume, accumulation/distribution A/D line, parabolic SAR indicator, bollinger bands indicators, fibonacci, williams percent range, commodity channel index)

    Machine learning features:

    • Feature engineering based on financial data and technical indicators

    • Sentiment analysis data from social media and news articles

    • Macroeconomic data (e.g., GDP, unemployment rate, interest rates, consumer spending, building permits, consumer confidence, inflation, producer price index, money supply, home sales, retail sales, bond yields)

    Potential Applications:

    • Stock price prediction

    • Portfolio optimization

    • Algorithmic trading

    • Market sentiment analysis

    • Risk management

    Use Cases:

    • Researchers investigating the effectiveness of machine learning in stock market prediction

    • Analysts developing quantitative trading Buy/Sell strategies

    • Individuals interested in building their own stock market prediction models

    • Students learning about machine learning and financial applications

    Additional Notes:

    • The dataset may include different levels of granularity (e.g., daily, hourly)

    • Data cleaning and preprocessing are essential before model training

    • Regular updates are recommended to maintain the accuracy and relevance of the data

  12. Is the S&P Bitcoin Index the Future of Crypto Investment? (Forecast)

    • kappasignal.com
    Updated Oct 29, 2024
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    KappaSignal (2024). Is the S&P Bitcoin Index the Future of Crypto Investment? (Forecast) [Dataset]. https://www.kappasignal.com/2024/10/is-s-bitcoin-index-future-of-crypto.html
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    Dataset updated
    Oct 29, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    KappaSignal
    License

    https://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.htmlhttps://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.html

    Description

    This analysis presents a rigorous exploration of financial data, incorporating a diverse range of statistical features. By providing a robust foundation, it facilitates advanced research and innovative modeling techniques within the field of finance.

    Is the S&P Bitcoin Index the Future of Crypto Investment?

    Financial data:

    • Historical daily stock prices (open, high, low, close, volume)

    • Fundamental data (e.g., market capitalization, price to earnings P/E ratio, dividend yield, earnings per share EPS, price to earnings growth, debt-to-equity ratio, price-to-book ratio, current ratio, free cash flow, projected earnings growth, return on equity, dividend payout ratio, price to sales ratio, credit rating)

    • Technical indicators (e.g., moving averages, RSI, MACD, average directional index, aroon oscillator, stochastic oscillator, on-balance volume, accumulation/distribution A/D line, parabolic SAR indicator, bollinger bands indicators, fibonacci, williams percent range, commodity channel index)

    Machine learning features:

    • Feature engineering based on financial data and technical indicators

    • Sentiment analysis data from social media and news articles

    • Macroeconomic data (e.g., GDP, unemployment rate, interest rates, consumer spending, building permits, consumer confidence, inflation, producer price index, money supply, home sales, retail sales, bond yields)

    Potential Applications:

    • Stock price prediction

    • Portfolio optimization

    • Algorithmic trading

    • Market sentiment analysis

    • Risk management

    Use Cases:

    • Researchers investigating the effectiveness of machine learning in stock market prediction

    • Analysts developing quantitative trading Buy/Sell strategies

    • Individuals interested in building their own stock market prediction models

    • Students learning about machine learning and financial applications

    Additional Notes:

    • The dataset may include different levels of granularity (e.g., daily, hourly)

    • Data cleaning and preprocessing are essential before model training

    • Regular updates are recommended to maintain the accuracy and relevance of the data

  13. S&P Bitcoin Index: A New Era of Crypto Legitimacy? (Forecast)

    • kappasignal.com
    Updated Apr 23, 2024
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    KappaSignal (2024). S&P Bitcoin Index: A New Era of Crypto Legitimacy? (Forecast) [Dataset]. https://www.kappasignal.com/2024/04/s-bitcoin-index-new-era-of-crypto.html
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 23, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    KappaSignal
    License

    https://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.htmlhttps://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.html

    Description

    This analysis presents a rigorous exploration of financial data, incorporating a diverse range of statistical features. By providing a robust foundation, it facilitates advanced research and innovative modeling techniques within the field of finance.

    S&P Bitcoin Index: A New Era of Crypto Legitimacy?

    Financial data:

    • Historical daily stock prices (open, high, low, close, volume)

    • Fundamental data (e.g., market capitalization, price to earnings P/E ratio, dividend yield, earnings per share EPS, price to earnings growth, debt-to-equity ratio, price-to-book ratio, current ratio, free cash flow, projected earnings growth, return on equity, dividend payout ratio, price to sales ratio, credit rating)

    • Technical indicators (e.g., moving averages, RSI, MACD, average directional index, aroon oscillator, stochastic oscillator, on-balance volume, accumulation/distribution A/D line, parabolic SAR indicator, bollinger bands indicators, fibonacci, williams percent range, commodity channel index)

    Machine learning features:

    • Feature engineering based on financial data and technical indicators

    • Sentiment analysis data from social media and news articles

    • Macroeconomic data (e.g., GDP, unemployment rate, interest rates, consumer spending, building permits, consumer confidence, inflation, producer price index, money supply, home sales, retail sales, bond yields)

    Potential Applications:

    • Stock price prediction

    • Portfolio optimization

    • Algorithmic trading

    • Market sentiment analysis

    • Risk management

    Use Cases:

    • Researchers investigating the effectiveness of machine learning in stock market prediction

    • Analysts developing quantitative trading Buy/Sell strategies

    • Individuals interested in building their own stock market prediction models

    • Students learning about machine learning and financial applications

    Additional Notes:

    • The dataset may include different levels of granularity (e.g., daily, hourly)

    • Data cleaning and preprocessing are essential before model training

    • Regular updates are recommended to maintain the accuracy and relevance of the data

  14. S&P Bitcoin Index: A Gateway to Crypto Adoption? (Forecast)

    • kappasignal.com
    Updated Apr 29, 2024
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    KappaSignal (2024). S&P Bitcoin Index: A Gateway to Crypto Adoption? (Forecast) [Dataset]. https://www.kappasignal.com/2024/04/s-bitcoin-index-gateway-to-crypto_29.html
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 29, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    KappaSignal
    License

    https://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.htmlhttps://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.html

    Description

    This analysis presents a rigorous exploration of financial data, incorporating a diverse range of statistical features. By providing a robust foundation, it facilitates advanced research and innovative modeling techniques within the field of finance.

    S&P Bitcoin Index: A Gateway to Crypto Adoption?

    Financial data:

    • Historical daily stock prices (open, high, low, close, volume)

    • Fundamental data (e.g., market capitalization, price to earnings P/E ratio, dividend yield, earnings per share EPS, price to earnings growth, debt-to-equity ratio, price-to-book ratio, current ratio, free cash flow, projected earnings growth, return on equity, dividend payout ratio, price to sales ratio, credit rating)

    • Technical indicators (e.g., moving averages, RSI, MACD, average directional index, aroon oscillator, stochastic oscillator, on-balance volume, accumulation/distribution A/D line, parabolic SAR indicator, bollinger bands indicators, fibonacci, williams percent range, commodity channel index)

    Machine learning features:

    • Feature engineering based on financial data and technical indicators

    • Sentiment analysis data from social media and news articles

    • Macroeconomic data (e.g., GDP, unemployment rate, interest rates, consumer spending, building permits, consumer confidence, inflation, producer price index, money supply, home sales, retail sales, bond yields)

    Potential Applications:

    • Stock price prediction

    • Portfolio optimization

    • Algorithmic trading

    • Market sentiment analysis

    • Risk management

    Use Cases:

    • Researchers investigating the effectiveness of machine learning in stock market prediction

    • Analysts developing quantitative trading Buy/Sell strategies

    • Individuals interested in building their own stock market prediction models

    • Students learning about machine learning and financial applications

    Additional Notes:

    • The dataset may include different levels of granularity (e.g., daily, hourly)

    • Data cleaning and preprocessing are essential before model training

    • Regular updates are recommended to maintain the accuracy and relevance of the data

  15. Ethereum (ETH) circulating supply history up to January 27, 2025

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    • statista.com
    Updated Jan 10, 2024
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    Statista Research Department (2024). Ethereum (ETH) circulating supply history up to January 27, 2025 [Dataset]. https://www.ai-chatbox.pro/?_=%2Ftopics%2F8807%2Fethereum-eth%2F%23XgboD02vawLKoDs%2BT%2BQLIV8B6B4Q9itA
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    Dataset updated
    Jan 10, 2024
    Dataset provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Authors
    Statista Research Department
    Description

    By March 2022, over 119 million Ethereum tokens were issued and in active circulation - but it is expected new coins will not arrive at a fast pace. Although the cryptocurrency has an unlimited supply - unlike Bitcoin, of which there can only be 21 million tokens and not a single more - the Ethereum blockchain received an update in August 2021, EIP-1559, that both increased the block size needed to create new coins and destroyed (“burned”) any transactions fees, rather than send them to the original miners. This led to a decline in issuance, as mining Ethereum essentially was made less profitable. Issuance is expected to decline further when Ethereum 2.0 arrives.

    Ethereum: a counter to inflation?

    In a time when inflation rates became a big talking point, Ethereum received much social media attention in late 2021 for possibly being deflationary. This argument stems from August 2021, or “London Hard Fork”, upgrade in August 2021: Each transaction on the Ethereum network would entirely remove a portion of Ethereum from the total supply in circulation. On days of high transaction activity of Ethereum, for example, after a change in the price of Ethereum, this can effectively mean more coins are being destroyed than there are being created.

    Ethereum supply to change after the upgrade to 2.0?

    Experts state burning on a scale that the supply of Ethereum declines only happens on occasion, stating it acts more as a temporary slowdown of growth rather than an active attempt to continuously shrink supply. This could change, however, when Ethereum 2.0 arrives – or when Ethereum switches from Proof-of-Work (PoW) to Proof-of-Stake (PoS). The general assumption for this is that staking rewards are generally lower than rewards for Proof-of-Work (mining), lowering the incentive for the creation of new coins. If usage – which some measure via the Ethereum gas price, or transaction fee per transaction – remains unchanged otherwise, this would lower the threshold for Ethereum to become deflationary.

  16. Richest pre-crash crypto and blockchain billionaires worldwide 2022

    • statista.com
    Updated Jul 10, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Richest pre-crash crypto and blockchain billionaires worldwide 2022 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1351731/richest-crypto-blockchain-billionaires-worldwide-before-crash/
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 10, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    Worldwide
    Description

    The arrest of FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried in the Bahamas in December 2022 - over charges of conspiracy and defrauding investors - made headlines worldwide. Less than a year before that, and before the crypto market suffered a two trillion-dollar crash, Bankman-Fried was the second richest crypto billionaire on the planet, with a fortune of 24 billion U.S. dollars.

    Binance: clinging to top, bouncing between legal issues and coin drops
    Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao was the richest crypto boss before and after the market crash - and was also the one who suffered the highest losses. The world's leading crypto exchange by trading volume, Binance is reportedly being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice over alleged money laundering violations. In December 2022, Binance temporarily halted withdrawals of Stablecoin USDC - a digital stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. This came after the crypto exchange witnessed a flurry of withdrawals amounting to a total of 1.9 billion dollars in 24 hours, and as it tried to reassure investors about the security of their holdings.

    The crypto crash: a domino effect fueled by global uncertainty
    Digital currencies lost two trillion dollars in value following their peak of three billion in November 2021, due to a combination of growing interest rates and inflation which drove investors to pull back from deemed risky assets. Bitcoin saw its value fall by more than half since its late 2021 peak, which in turn caused the whole crypto market to collapse. The subsequent downfall of FTX also contributed to wreaking havoc on the market.

  17. f

    Performance of deep learning models on crypto market data.

    • figshare.com
    xls
    Updated Sep 28, 2023
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    Patrick Bernard Washington; Pradeep Gali; Furqan Rustam; Imran Ashraf (2023). Performance of deep learning models on crypto market data. [Dataset]. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0286541.t006
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    xlsAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Sep 28, 2023
    Dataset provided by
    PLOS ONE
    Authors
    Patrick Bernard Washington; Pradeep Gali; Furqan Rustam; Imran Ashraf
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    Performance of deep learning models on crypto market data.

  18. Bitcoin: The Future of Money or a Bubble Waiting to Burst? (Forecast)

    • kappasignal.com
    Updated Jun 8, 2023
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    KappaSignal (2023). Bitcoin: The Future of Money or a Bubble Waiting to Burst? (Forecast) [Dataset]. https://www.kappasignal.com/2023/06/bitcoin-future-of-money-or-bubble.html
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 8, 2023
    Dataset authored and provided by
    KappaSignal
    License

    https://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.htmlhttps://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.html

    Description

    This analysis presents a rigorous exploration of financial data, incorporating a diverse range of statistical features. By providing a robust foundation, it facilitates advanced research and innovative modeling techniques within the field of finance.

    Bitcoin: The Future of Money or a Bubble Waiting to Burst?

    Financial data:

    • Historical daily stock prices (open, high, low, close, volume)

    • Fundamental data (e.g., market capitalization, price to earnings P/E ratio, dividend yield, earnings per share EPS, price to earnings growth, debt-to-equity ratio, price-to-book ratio, current ratio, free cash flow, projected earnings growth, return on equity, dividend payout ratio, price to sales ratio, credit rating)

    • Technical indicators (e.g., moving averages, RSI, MACD, average directional index, aroon oscillator, stochastic oscillator, on-balance volume, accumulation/distribution A/D line, parabolic SAR indicator, bollinger bands indicators, fibonacci, williams percent range, commodity channel index)

    Machine learning features:

    • Feature engineering based on financial data and technical indicators

    • Sentiment analysis data from social media and news articles

    • Macroeconomic data (e.g., GDP, unemployment rate, interest rates, consumer spending, building permits, consumer confidence, inflation, producer price index, money supply, home sales, retail sales, bond yields)

    Potential Applications:

    • Stock price prediction

    • Portfolio optimization

    • Algorithmic trading

    • Market sentiment analysis

    • Risk management

    Use Cases:

    • Researchers investigating the effectiveness of machine learning in stock market prediction

    • Analysts developing quantitative trading Buy/Sell strategies

    • Individuals interested in building their own stock market prediction models

    • Students learning about machine learning and financial applications

    Additional Notes:

    • The dataset may include different levels of granularity (e.g., daily, hourly)

    • Data cleaning and preprocessing are essential before model training

    • Regular updates are recommended to maintain the accuracy and relevance of the data

  19. Will the S&P Bitcoin Index Reignite Institutional Interest? (Forecast)

    • kappasignal.com
    Updated Aug 14, 2024
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    KappaSignal (2024). Will the S&P Bitcoin Index Reignite Institutional Interest? (Forecast) [Dataset]. https://www.kappasignal.com/2024/08/will-s-bitcoin-index-reignite.html
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    Dataset updated
    Aug 14, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    KappaSignal
    License

    https://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.htmlhttps://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.html

    Description

    This analysis presents a rigorous exploration of financial data, incorporating a diverse range of statistical features. By providing a robust foundation, it facilitates advanced research and innovative modeling techniques within the field of finance.

    Will the S&P Bitcoin Index Reignite Institutional Interest?

    Financial data:

    • Historical daily stock prices (open, high, low, close, volume)

    • Fundamental data (e.g., market capitalization, price to earnings P/E ratio, dividend yield, earnings per share EPS, price to earnings growth, debt-to-equity ratio, price-to-book ratio, current ratio, free cash flow, projected earnings growth, return on equity, dividend payout ratio, price to sales ratio, credit rating)

    • Technical indicators (e.g., moving averages, RSI, MACD, average directional index, aroon oscillator, stochastic oscillator, on-balance volume, accumulation/distribution A/D line, parabolic SAR indicator, bollinger bands indicators, fibonacci, williams percent range, commodity channel index)

    Machine learning features:

    • Feature engineering based on financial data and technical indicators

    • Sentiment analysis data from social media and news articles

    • Macroeconomic data (e.g., GDP, unemployment rate, interest rates, consumer spending, building permits, consumer confidence, inflation, producer price index, money supply, home sales, retail sales, bond yields)

    Potential Applications:

    • Stock price prediction

    • Portfolio optimization

    • Algorithmic trading

    • Market sentiment analysis

    • Risk management

    Use Cases:

    • Researchers investigating the effectiveness of machine learning in stock market prediction

    • Analysts developing quantitative trading Buy/Sell strategies

    • Individuals interested in building their own stock market prediction models

    • Students learning about machine learning and financial applications

    Additional Notes:

    • The dataset may include different levels of granularity (e.g., daily, hourly)

    • Data cleaning and preprocessing are essential before model training

    • Regular updates are recommended to maintain the accuracy and relevance of the data

  20. Marathon Digital (MARA): Bitcoin's Next Big Breakout? (Forecast)

    • kappasignal.com
    Updated Sep 5, 2024
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    KappaSignal (2024). Marathon Digital (MARA): Bitcoin's Next Big Breakout? (Forecast) [Dataset]. https://www.kappasignal.com/2024/09/marathon-digital-mara-bitcoins-next-big.html
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 5, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    KappaSignal
    License

    https://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.htmlhttps://www.kappasignal.com/p/legal-disclaimer.html

    Description

    This analysis presents a rigorous exploration of financial data, incorporating a diverse range of statistical features. By providing a robust foundation, it facilitates advanced research and innovative modeling techniques within the field of finance.

    Marathon Digital (MARA): Bitcoin's Next Big Breakout?

    Financial data:

    • Historical daily stock prices (open, high, low, close, volume)

    • Fundamental data (e.g., market capitalization, price to earnings P/E ratio, dividend yield, earnings per share EPS, price to earnings growth, debt-to-equity ratio, price-to-book ratio, current ratio, free cash flow, projected earnings growth, return on equity, dividend payout ratio, price to sales ratio, credit rating)

    • Technical indicators (e.g., moving averages, RSI, MACD, average directional index, aroon oscillator, stochastic oscillator, on-balance volume, accumulation/distribution A/D line, parabolic SAR indicator, bollinger bands indicators, fibonacci, williams percent range, commodity channel index)

    Machine learning features:

    • Feature engineering based on financial data and technical indicators

    • Sentiment analysis data from social media and news articles

    • Macroeconomic data (e.g., GDP, unemployment rate, interest rates, consumer spending, building permits, consumer confidence, inflation, producer price index, money supply, home sales, retail sales, bond yields)

    Potential Applications:

    • Stock price prediction

    • Portfolio optimization

    • Algorithmic trading

    • Market sentiment analysis

    • Risk management

    Use Cases:

    • Researchers investigating the effectiveness of machine learning in stock market prediction

    • Analysts developing quantitative trading Buy/Sell strategies

    • Individuals interested in building their own stock market prediction models

    • Students learning about machine learning and financial applications

    Additional Notes:

    • The dataset may include different levels of granularity (e.g., daily, hourly)

    • Data cleaning and preprocessing are essential before model training

    • Regular updates are recommended to maintain the accuracy and relevance of the data

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Money Metals Exchange (2024). Bitcoin Price History - Dataset, Chart, 5 Years, 10 Years, by Month, Halving [Dataset]. https://www.moneymetals.com/bitcoin-price
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Bitcoin Price History - Dataset, Chart, 5 Years, 10 Years, by Month, Halving

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json, xml, csv, xlsAvailable download formats
Dataset updated
Sep 12, 2024
Dataset provided by
Money Metals
Authors
Money Metals Exchange
License

Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
License information was derived automatically

Time period covered
Jan 3, 2009 - Sep 12, 2023
Area covered
World
Measurement technique
Tracking market benchmarks and trends
Description

In March 2024 Bitcoin BTC reached a new all-time high with prices exceeding 73000 USD marking a milestone for the cryptocurrency market This surge was due to the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds ETFs in the United States allowing investors to access Bitcoin without directly holding it This development increased Bitcoin’s credibility and brought fresh demand from institutional investors echoing previous price surges in 2021 when Tesla announced its 15 billion investment in Bitcoin and Coinbase was listed on the Nasdaq By the end of 2022 Bitcoin prices dropped sharply to 15000 USD following the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its bankruptcy which caused a loss of confidence in the market By August 2024 Bitcoin rebounded to approximately 64178 USD but remained volatile due to inflation and interest rate hikes Unlike fiat currency like the US dollar Bitcoin’s supply is finite with 21 million coins as its maximum supply By September 2024 over 92 percent of Bitcoin had been mined Bitcoin’s value is tied to its scarcity and its mining process is regulated through halving events which cut the reward for mining every four years making it harder and more energy-intensive to mine The next halving event in 2024 will reduce the reward to 3125 BTC from its current 625 BTC The final Bitcoin is expected to be mined around 2140 The energy required to mine Bitcoin has led to criticisms about its environmental impact with estimates in 2021 suggesting that one Bitcoin transaction used as much energy as Argentina Bitcoin’s future price is difficult to predict due to the influence of large holders known as whales who own about 92 percent of all Bitcoin These whales can cause dramatic market swings by making large trades and many retail investors still dominate the market While institutional interest has grown it remains a small fraction compared to retail Bitcoin is vulnerable to external factors like regulatory changes and economic crises leading some to believe it is in a speculative bubble However others argue that Bitcoin is still in its early stages of adoption and will grow further as more institutions and governments recognize its potential as a hedge against inflation and a store of value 2024 has also seen the rise of Bitcoin Layer 2 technologies like the Lightning Network which improve scalability by enabling faster and cheaper transactions These innovations are crucial for Bitcoin’s wider adoption especially for day-to-day use and cross-border remittances At the same time central bank digital currencies CBDCs are gaining traction as several governments including China and the European Union have accelerated the development of their own state-controlled digital currencies while Bitcoin remains decentralized offering financial sovereignty for those who prefer independence from government control The rise of CBDCs is expected to increase interest in Bitcoin as a hedge against these centralized currencies Bitcoin’s journey in 2024 highlights its growing institutional acceptance alongside its inherent market volatility While the approval of Bitcoin ETFs has significantly boosted interest the market remains sensitive to events like exchange collapses and regulatory decisions With the limited supply of Bitcoin and improvements in its transaction efficiency it is expected to remain a key player in the financial world for years to come Whether Bitcoin is currently in a speculative bubble or on a sustainable path to greater adoption will ultimately be revealed over time.

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