Bitcoin Hashrate Hits Record High Amid Price Slide – Is BTC Undervalued?
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Bitcoin Hashrate Hits Record High Amid Price Slide – Is BTC Undervalued?
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According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post published today, Bitcoin’s (BTC) hashrate and mining difficulty continue to reach new all-time highs (ATH), even as the price of the digital asset declines. The slump is largely attributed to growing global uncertainty surrounding escalating trade tariffs.
Bitcoin Hashrate Defies Price Decline
Spooked by US President Donald Trump’s sweeping 10% tariffs on all countries, risk-on assets like Bitcoin are facing renewed volatility. The flagship cryptocurrency has fallen by 6.3% over the past two weeks and is currently trading in the low $80,000 range at the time of writing.

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Despite this recent dip, Bitcoin’s hashrate and mining difficulty have continued to post new record highs. As outlined by CryptoQuant contributor Yonsei_dent in a recent Quicktake post, this development suggests strong underlying fundamentals. The contributor stated:
While rising difficulty may seem unfavorable due to increased mining costs, it actually reflects strong fundamentals in terms of Bitcoin’s intrinsic value – namely, its mining power and network security.
Source: CryptoQuant
For the uninitiated, Bitcoin hashrate refers to the total computational power used by miners to process transactions and secure the network, while mining difficulty adjusts automatically to ensure new blocks are mined roughly every 10 minutes, regardless of how much power is being used.
In addition, Yonsei_dent cited remarks from CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, who recently suggested that based on current hashrate levels, Bitcoin’s potential market cap could reach as high as $5 trillion. For comparison, BTC’s current market cap stands at approximately $1.6 trillion – hinting at considerable room for future price growth.

Bitcoin (BTC) has rebounded from oversold conditions (RSI ~19.76 in Feb 2025) and is trading at $80,000-$85,000 in early April 2025, up from a low near $78,000 but below its $100K+ peak in Dec 2024. This recovery, driven by eased macro fears, ETF inflows, and technical buying, sets the stage for its next moves, which will ripple into Solana (SOL), given their market correlation and your focus on SOL’s future.
BTC’s Future Outlook
1 Short-Term (Weeks-Months):
◦ Upside: Holding $80K support could push BTC to $90K-$95K, with momentum eyeing $110K if ETF buying and sentiment stay strong.
◦ Downside: A break below $80K may test $78K-$73K (CME gap, key support). Bears on X warn of $70K if selling resumes.
◦ Drivers: ETF flows, US inflation data, tariff policy clarity.
2 Mid-Term (2025):
◦ Bull Case: Post-halving supply crunch, institutional adoption (e.g., MicroStrategy), and pro-crypto policies could drive BTC to $110K-$120K. Trump’s “crypto capital” rhetoric adds tailwinds.
◦ Bear Case: Macro shocks (recession, tariffs) or regulatory hurdles could drag BTC to $60K-$70K. Volatility remains high (6-10% daily swings).
◦ Catalysts: Global ETF approvals, Bitcoin dominance trends.
3 Long-Term (2026+):
◦ BTC’s scarcity and adoption point to $150K-$200K by 2027, but 20-30% corrections are normal. Competition from alts like SOL could dilute focus.
Solana’s Connection
• Price Impact: BTC’s rally to $100K+ could lift SOL to $300-$400, fueled by Firedancer (scaling TPS to 1M) and ETF buzz. A BTC dip to $70K might pull SOL to $100-$120, though DeFi/NFT strength ($11B+ TVL) offers resilience.
• Ecosystem: SOL’s DeFi (Jupiter), NFTs (Magic Eden), and meme coins ($WIF, $BONK) thrive with market hype but risk volatility. A $200M SOL unlock (March 2025) could pressure prices unless BTC’s bullish.
• Edge: Solana’s low fees (<$0.001) and speed (~2,000-3,000 TPS) position it for payments (Solana Pay) and consumer apps (Solana Seeker), amplifying gains in a BTC-led bull run.
Risks
• BTC: Macro downturns, regulatory crackdowns, or ETF outflow spikes could trigger sharp drops. High dominance may squeeze altcoins.
• SOL: Network outages (rare since 2024), Firedancer delays, or meme coin crashes could dent confidence. Competition from Ethereum L2s (Arbitrum) and layer-1s (Aptos) looms.
• Market: Both face volatility tied to global economics and sentiment swings (X posts range from $120K to $70K for BTC, $500 to $100 for SOL).
Monitor
• BTC: $80K support, $85K resistance, $90K breakout. ETF flows, policy news.
• SOL: Firedancer rollout (Q1-Q2 2025), TVL, active wallets (~500K), meme coin volume (Dune Analytics).
• Broader: Bitcoin dominance, US crypto regulations, tariff impacts.
Bottom Line
BTC’s oversold rebound signals a potential climb to $90K-$110K in 2025, with $120K possible if halving effects and institutions align, but $70K-$73K looms if macro or regulatory risks hit. For Solana, BTC’s strength could drive SOL to $300+, bolstered by Firedancer and ecosystem growth, though dips to $100 are possible in a downturn. Both hinge on execution and market sentiment—stay vigilant.
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Crypto News Flash
2025/04/05 22:25
Saylor: Bitcoin’s Utility Drives Its Price Swings — What’s Next for BTC?
Despite the market volatility and the instability of the economy, Michael Saylor has again voiced his opinion regarding the inherent value of Bitcoin (BTC). According to Saylor , BTC price fluctuations are not a drawback at all. He firmly believes that the digital currency’s utility is the one and only factor that leads to the fluctuations.
“Doesn’t mean it’s correlated long-term—just means it’s always available,” Saylor said in response to questions over its stock-like behavior.
Bitcoin trades all day, every day. Unlike traditional assets, it never sleeps. That availability opens it up to sharper market reactions, especially in times of panic. But Saylor believes these moment-to-moment fluctuations don’t undercut its deeper value. Long-term, the dips don’t dent the core.
Dave Portnoy, known for his love of meme coins and market antics, had questioned why Bitcoin often moves in sync with the US stock market. He argued that for a supposedly independent asset, Bitcoin sure does mimic Wall Street’s mood swings. That observation sparked Saylor’s latest defense of Bitcoin’s character.
Saylor’s recent remarks came just after he compared Bitcoin favorably to physical commodities like gold. He pointed out that Bitcoin has a serious advantage—it’s untouched by tariffs. As Donald Trump’s new wave of tariffs on imported goods shakes up markets, Bitcoin, immune from such rules, stands apart.
These tariffs, introduced as a tit-for-tat against foreign policies, have stirred fresh economic uncertainty. They’ve added pressure on commodities already under strain. In this context, Bitcoin’s lack of physical form and borderless nature offer a unique shelter, a feature Saylor is keen to highlight.
According to Arthur Hayes , ex-CEO of BitMEX, the imbalance and the increased volatility are the main reasons why the Bitcoin surged. Hayes claims that the situation would cause the governments to print more money to cover the distortions they have initiated themselves, thus getting the investors to come on board with Bitcoin.
For him, a fall in the Dollar’s value and the disinvestment in tech stocks by foreign entities are contributing to a stronger Bitcoin mid-term prospect.
Back in August 2020, Strategy, previously known as MicroStrategy, made its debut into Bitcoin. The trend has been fully aligned from that moment. Right now, Strategy has 528,185 BTC, which makes it the largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally. Moreover, Strategy is one of the most recent convertible bond issuers and has raised around $9 billion.
Saylor’s conviction in Bitcoin hasn’t wavered. On March 15, 2025, he posted a tweet that drew attention far and wide.
Bitcoin is an Orange Dwarf—the brightest object in the financial system—growing stronger, hotter, and denser as it attracts capital.
Orange dwarfs are very constant and enduring like the idea of Saylor for Bitcoin. The analogy was liked by the crypto community, which showed a sense of not just standing through the change but increasing in spirit.
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