Bitcoin Transactions Hit Highest Since 2024—But Fees Remain Low
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin network activity has seen a sudden rebound after months of staying down, with transactions hitting 615,000. Bitcoin Transaction Count Has Reached The Highest Level Since November 2024 In a new thread on X, on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant has discussed the revival that the Bitcoin network activity has witnessed recently. CryptoQuant […]
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