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After Silvergate Bank's liquidation and historic collapses of major banks including Silicon Valley Bank, First Republic Bank, and Signature Bank, Bitcoin's price surged 50% from $20,000 to $30,000 as investors sought safety outside traditional banking.
This unprecedented flight to Bitcoin highlighted its role as a hedge against financial instability, driving renewed interest in decentralized assets.
The launch of Bitcoin Ordinals, or NFTs on the Bitcoin blockchain, led to a significant increase in transaction fees, which peaked at $38 by December.
This spike sparked debate over Ordinals' impact on the network, with some advocating for layer-2 solutions like the Lightning Network to alleviate congestion.
A false report on Blackrock's Bitcoin ETF approval caused a dramatic price surge and subsequent drop as shorts and longs were liquidated after the news was corrected, pushing Bitcoin from around $28,000 to $42,000 by year's end.
This event underscored Bitcoin's sensitivity to ETF news and the potential for social media to impact market sentiment.
Javier Milei, an outspoken supporter of Bitcoin, won Argentina's presidency amid severe inflation, leading to speculation he may adopt a Bitcoin standard for the country.
Bitcoin's price rose 3% following his election, reflecting optimism for potential adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender in Argentina.
Bitcoin's hashrate peaked at 608 EH/s, driven by institutional investments and miners ramping up operations ahead of the 2024 halving.
This increase in computing power demonstrated the growing security and investment in the Bitcoin network, supporting its resilience and long-term value proposition.
