Zcash Co-Founder Questions Bitcoin's 21M Supply Cap
- Supply Cap Controversy: Zcash co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson questions Bitcoin's 21 million supply cap, arguing that lost private keys gradually reduce the amount of BTC that can circulate in the market, impacting long-term liquidity and market stability.
- Policy Proposal: Ben-Sasson suggests changing Bitcoin's fixed terminal cap to a fixed maximum issuance rate, such as 4% per year, to align with human population growth and long-term liquidity needs, although this proposal may face strong opposition from the community.
- Bitcoin Community Reaction: Bitcoin supporters argue that lost coins actually enhance scarcity, as BTC that cannot move reduces effective supply, making remaining spendable coins scarcer, a viewpoint that is central to Bitcoin's core value proposition.
- Zcash Comparison: Zcash's ZIP-234 proposal maintains the 21 million supply cap while smoothing issuance through future block subsidies, differing from Ben-Sasson's Bitcoin idea, which could trigger greater governance and economic barriers.
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Technical Sentiment Analysis for Bitcoin (BTC). As of , Bitcoin (BTC) is exhibiting a Neutral technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 6 technical signals, shows that 3 indicators are flashing buy, while 3 are indicating sell.
Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for BTC stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the crypto.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, BTC is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.
Bitcoin (BTC) Support & Resistance Level
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 51355.088 | 54577.639 | 58254.898 | 61477.449 | 65154.708 | 68377.259 | 72054.518 |
| Fibonacci | 54577.639 | 57213.366 | 58841.722 | 61477.449 | 64113.176 | 65741.532 | 68377.259 |
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