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- The fourth-ever bitcoin "halving" event is set to take place this week.
- Previous halvings have powered the crypto higher by cutting the number of new tokens in circulation.
- Bitcoin hit a record high last month — and some analysts believe it could soon get to six figures.
It's been a big year for bitcoin.
In January, the Securities and Exchange Commission finally gave its seal of approval to 11 spot ETFs after months of speculation.