Bitcoin News & Analysis
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Bitcoin vs Gold in 2026: Both Broke, But Gold Broke Less
Gold hit a record $5,405/oz LBMA benchmark in January 2026 before falling roughly 26% to about $4,022/oz by mid-July, while bitcoin dropped from above $93,000 in January to near $60,000 over the same period. Central banks bought a net 244 tonnes of gold in Q1 2026 even as US spot bitcoin ETFs shed $5.94 billion across six consecutive weeks into late June.
How to Buy Bitcoin in 2026: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
A complete beginner's guide to buying Bitcoin in 2026 — from choosing an exchange to securing your investment, with step-by-step instructions and fee comparisons.
Bitcoin Halving 2024: What Happened at Block 840,000 and What Came After
Bitcoin's fourth halving cut the block subsidy to 3.125 BTC at block 840,000 on April 20, 2024, with mining pool ViaBTC collecting a record 37.6 BTC in fees on the halving block. One year later the price had gained roughly 31%, the weakest post-halving performance on record.