Bitcoin Cash (BCH): Bitcoin Cash is a cryptocurrency that emerged as a spinoff of the original Bitcoin blockchain. It was created to address scalability issues and provide a more efficient electronic cash system. BCH aims to be cheaper, faster, and more scalable than Bitcoin for everyday transactions. Historical Journey: August 2017: Bitcoin Cash was officially launched and distributed to Bitcoin holders at a ratio of 1:1 (one BCH for each Bitcoin held). Similarities to Bitcoin: Shared the same blockchain until the hard fork. Total supply capped at 21 million. Differences from Bitcoin: BCH can support 25,000 transactions per block, compared to Bitcoin’s 1,000 to 1,500 transactions per block. BCH’s price experienced significant volatility: December 2017: BCH hit an all-time high of $4,355.62. Bear Market: Lost 80% of its value over the next six months. January 2021: A new bullish cycle began, driving BCH to a peak of $1,636 in May 2021. June 2021: Price fell 75% to $40. How Bitcoin Cash Works: Users send and receive BCH on the blockchain using public-key information. Miners compete to discover new blocks using proof-of-work consensus. BCH uses the same SHA-256 hashing algorithm as Bitcoin. Bull Market Comparison: If we compare Bitcoin’s bull market cycles since its halving dates, we see growth percentages from each halving. The longer the consolidation, the more explosive the markup tends to be.
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