Bitcoin fees top Ethereum for 3 days in a row as halving approaches

Fees on Bitcoin have surpassed Ethereum for three consecutive days as miners and traders prepare for the upcoming Bitcoin halving, and, to a lesser extent, the introduction of Runes on Bitcoin. Bitcoin miners have cashed in $7.47 million in fees on April 17 — about $160,000 more than the $7.31 million paid to Ethereum stakers, according to Crypto Fees. Bitcoin miners also raked in $9.98 million and $5.91 million across April 15 and 16 — beating out Ethereum stakers by …