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Bitcoin is a new electronic payment system that removes the need for third party financial institutions. It speeds up transactions while reducing costs and minimizing the potential for fraud. The name “cryptocurrency” points to how it uses “cryptographic proof” to work, AKA a blockchain.

Bitcoin’s concept was first introduced in 2008 when a person going by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto shared a white paper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.” In January 2009, the Bitcoin blockchain was launched. 

A new electronic payment system called Bitcoin removes the need for third-party financial institutions. It speeds up transactions while reducing costs and fraud-risk. The name “cryptocurrency” points to how it uses “cryptographic proof” to work, AKA a blockchain.   

Bitcoin has a finite supply of 21 million, which is expected to be reached by the year 2140. Currently, 18.8 million are circulating in the market. Note that Bitcoin represents the concept of the network, while bitcoin (lower-case ‘b’) represents the currency.

Bitcoin is one of the most well-known cryptos as it was the first decentralized currency. 

Currently, BTC’s dominance is above 40%. Bitcoin Dominance is a measure of how much of the total market cap of crypto is made up of Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s influence in the crypto ecosystem could be vulnerable to competition as alternative coins grow in popularity and utility.

Jameson Lopp, a software engineer and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) advocate, while highlighting two significant busts involving the theft of Bitcoin mining equipment, questioned the objectives of the robbers behind doing so. What Happened: Lopp took to X on Thursday to share news of two separate arrests made in connection with the theft of Bitcoin mining hardware.

Stealing Bitcoin Mining Machines Is Stupid Points Out Noted King Crypto Advocate: 'Don't They Know These Devices Rapidly Lose Value

On Thursday, the trustee overseeing the Mt. Gox bitcoins transferred about 47,228.73 BTC to an undisclosed address. The transfer, valued at approximately $2.7 billion, leaves Mt. Gox with around 141,687 BTC worth nearly $8.1 billion. This significant transaction came after several test transfers were conducted earlier on July 4.

Mt Gox Trustee Transfers $2.7B in Bitcoin, Creating 19th Largest BTC Wallet

Dogecoin

Ethereum

The cryptocurrency market bled profusely Thursday, as investors shuddered about the movement of billions of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ahead of a probable sell-off. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin In Full Meltdown As Mt.Gox Moves $2.7B To New Wallet: King Crypto Decline To $51K Feared By Analyst

Mt Gox has said that it would begin distributing over $9 billion worth of funds to its creditors in early July.

Mt Gox moves nearly 47,229 BTC ahead of $9 billion payout

Solana

A closely followed crypto strategist and trader is revealing his price targets for Bitcoin (BTC) and two altcoin projects. In a new strategy session, analyst Jason Pizzino tells his 329,000 YouTube subscribers that based on the average true range (ATR) indicator Bitcoin could soon break through key price target resistance levels.

Here Are Price Targets for Bitcoin, Solana, and Render, According to Analyst Jason Pizzino

The German government has been selling seized bitcoin but still holds more than 40K BTC, worth over $2.3 billion, according to onchain data from blockchain intelligence firm Arkham. These sales are occurring alongside the anticipated Mt. Gox bitcoin distributions.

German Government Still Holds Over 40K Bitcoins After Recent Sale, Onchain Data Shows

Hamilton has announced the tokenization of U.S. Treasury bills on Bitcoin's layer two (L2) platforms, stating that it marks a significant advancement in bridging traditional finance with Bitcoin's decentralized finance (defi) sector. The move aims to enhance financial accessibility and liquidity within the Bitcoin ecosystem. U.S.

RWA Startup Hamilton Tokenizes US Treasury Bills on Bitcoin L2 Solutions

New data from crypto analytics platform IntoTheBlock indicates that Bitcoin (BTC) is facing further downside pressure. According to the market intelligence firm, the crypto king's recent drop below $60,000 – a critical demand zone historically – could cause it to see further price cuts. “Bitcoin has breached its $60,000 support level, a critical demand zone.

Analytics Platform IntoTheBlock Says Bitcoin Faces Further Downside Pressure, Outlines Critical Demand Zones

We still haven't hit the bottom, analysts say. But they also expect plenty of upside left before the end of the year.

Bitcoin Is Falling—How Low Will It Go?

CryptoQuant analysts say newer holders seem unable to stomach the volatility, dumping $2.4 billion in BTC this week.

Novice Bitcoin Traders Are Selling the Dip, Data Shows

Bitcoin was founded on the idea of self sovereignty, self determination, and freedom. Bitcoiners should not forget this.

Liberty Doesn't Ask For Permission

Options traders are seeing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of losses as Bitcoin (BTC) suddenly plummets below $57,000 and altcoins collapse. According to crypto data aggregator Coinglass, over $379 million in liquidations have occurred in the last 24 hours — nearly 90% of them from leveraged long positions.

Over $370,000,000 in Bitcoin, Ethereum and Altcoins Liquidated in 24 Hours As BTC Briefly Dives Below $57,000

A closely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) is gearing up to bounce back based on one key indicator.

Bitcoin Primed for a Rebound Based on One Indicator, Says Crypto Analyst – Here's His Outlook

An ancient Bitcoin wallet just moved more than $2.1 million worth of BTC after 13 years of dormancy. The crypto tracker Whale Alert notes that the address moved 33.99 BTC to two separate wallets.

Whale Wallet Holding $2,142,474 in Bitcoin Abruptly Comes to Life After Lying Low for More Than 13 Years

Bitcoin fell around 5% in the past 24 hours to $56,837, falling below the $57,000 mark for the first time since May 1, according to data from crypto ranking site CoinGecko.

Bitcoin slides to two-month low as Fed signals it's not ready to cut rates yet

Bitcoin's hashprice, or the anticipated value of 1 petahash per second (PH/s) of hashing power per day, has plummeted to a historic low. According to Luxor's hashprice index, at 6 a.m. EDT on July 4, 2024, the price per petahash dropped to $44.842 per PH/s.

Bitcoin's Daily Mining Revenue Dollar Value Plummets to Historic Low

It's unclear just how serious Sun really is, as usual.

Justin Sun Offers to Buy $2 Billion in Bitcoin From Germany to 'Minimize' Market Impact

It's currently an “ideal time” for whales to accumulate Bitcoin (BTC), according to the chief executive of the digital asset analytics firm CryptoQuant. Ki Young Ju tells his 350,800 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin is still in a bull market despite its “boring” price behavior recently.

Bitcoin Currently in Ideal Time for Whales To Accumulate, According to CryptoQuant CEO – Here's Why

According to the latest data, $305.43 million was liquidated across crypto derivatives exchanges when bitcoin dipped below $57,000. One analyst predicts that with the Mt Gox and German government sell-offs, “supply will likely outstrip demand.” Conversely, QCP Capital notes that despite the current crypto sell-off, the options market remains hopeful.

Bitcoin Hits New Low Since February, Options Market Stays Optimistic

This year, the Fourth of July marks the 278th anniversary of the founding of the United States. In 1776, on this day, American colonies broke away from Britain, ushering in a new era of freedom and liberty.

Fourth Of July Is All About Freedom And So Is Bitcoin For Many Americans In Love With King Crypto

Amid the bitcoin price decline and the German government transferring millions of dollars worth of BTC, Tron founder Justin Sun announced on X that he is prepared to purchase the remaining BTC from the German government.

Tron Founder Justin Sun Offers to Buy German Government's BTC Stash Amid Price Drop

“Only ill-informed traders are willing to buy here," wrote 10x Research. "Breaking this support could cause a sharp decline to the low $50,000s.

Bitcoin Falls Below $57,000 as Mt. Gox Trustee Sends Test Transactions: Arkham

The German government transferred another $75 million in Bitcoin to exchanges, adding to its recent sales of seized reserves that have totaled over $390 million amid concerns over potential market impacts.

German Government Moves Over $75 Million in Bitcoin to Exchanges

On Thursday, July 4, 2024, the price of bitcoin fell below $57,000, reaching a low of $56,952 at 5:20 a.m. EDT. There is widespread speculation about the Mt Gox distribution and the German government's transfer of approximately 3,000 bitcoin to unidentified wallets, Coinbase, Bitstamp, and Kraken.

Bitcoin Dips to $56,952 as Market Reacts to Mt Gox and German BTC Moves

"Yet another day of heavy selling pressure, causing BTC to fall below the 60k support level and reaching lows of 57,875," noted QCP Capital.

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