Bitcoin Realized Price Explained: What Holder Cost Basis Says About the Market
Bitcoin realized price divides realized capitalization by circulating supply, offering an on-chain estimate of aggregate holder cost basis.
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Clara Westwood covers cryptocurrency regulation, DeFi, and the evolving relationship between blockchain and traditional finance. Her work explains complex policy and industry developments in clear terms, with a focus on how they affect investors, businesses, and the broader digital economy.
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