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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.

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Crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa shared strategies for trading and investing in various portfolio sizes, offering tailored advice for crypto enthusiasts with different financial backgrounds. What Happened: Sherpa's tweet breaks down investment strategies into different tiers based on the amount of capital one is working with.

Trader Sketches 'Somewhat Safe' Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Investment Ideas For 4 To 7 Figure Portfolios

Kerrisdale Capital is short Riot's stock and says Bitcoin mining "is easily among the worst business models for a public company we have ever encountered."

Short seller hits Riot Platforms, says US bitcoin miners are ‘competing in a global race they cannot win'

Wavlake co-founder Sam Means has over two decades of experience in the music industry plus a decade of experience in Bitcoin, and he's applied it all to building the first music streaming platform that lets fans send sats directly to their favorite artists.

Taking Bitcoin Mainstream, One Stream At A Time On Wavlake

According to QCP Capital analysts, bitcoin options are positioned for a potential price breakout above $74,000 this month.

Bitcoin options positioned for potential price breakout above $74,000 this month

The short-seller has targeted MicroStrategy previously.

Riot Platforms Falls After the Bitcoin Miner Is Targeted by Short-Seller Kerrisdale

On June 4, 2024, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw their second-largest day of inflows since their launch in January. The inflows totaled approximately $886.6 million, with Fidelity's FBTC leading, capturing $379 million on Tuesday. U.S.

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record Second-Highest Inflows at $886.6M, Led by Fidelity's FBTC

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) enthusiasts hoping for a new all-time high this month may need to temper their expectations, according to the latest 10x Research report. What Happenedb: Despite a slew of positive macroeconomic indicators, one significant risk could derail Bitcoin's ascent, states the report by Markus Thielen from 10x Research.

Why Bitcoin Might Not Hit A New All-Time High This Month: 10x Research

Starkware plans to scale Bitcoin with zero-knowledge technology

Reactions: The Bitcoin Zero-Knowledge Arms Race Begins

US spot bitcoin ETFs saw their second-highest daily inflow ever on Tuesday at over $880 million, the most since March, as demand returns amid Bitcoin's resurgence.

US Bitcoin ETFs Saw $880M in Inflows, Highest Since March

Bitcoin has climbed past $70,000 and is now the world's ninth-largest asset by market capitalization, among many publicly traded companies and precious metals. Despite overtaking silver's market value in March, the leading cryptocurrency must reach $84,740 per coin to match silver's current $1.67 trillion valuation.

Bitcoin Must Hit $84,740 to Match Silver's Market Cap, Over $800,000 to Surpass Gold

The Human Rights Foundation rolls out its latest round of grants, totaling 1 billion satoshis.

HRF Grants 10 BTC To Worldwide Projects Advancing Bitcoin

Social Capital CEO Chamath Palihapitiya made a bold prediction for Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) future, suggesting the leading cryptocurrency could reach $500,000 per coin by October 2025. What Happened: In a presentation, Palihapitiya referenced historical price patterns from Bitcoin's previous halving cycles, noting periods of significant appreciation six to eighteen months after the halving event.

Bitcoin Could Go To $500K By October 2025, Says Silicon Valley VC

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 5, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $71K After Best Day for ETF Inflows Since March

Japanese exchange DMM Bitcoin outlined plans to raise $320 million to purchase bitcoin and pay back victims of last week's hack.

Crypto Exchange DMM Bitcoin to Raise $320M to Pay Back Hack Victims

Bitcoin, priced at $70,875, has exhibited strong bullish trends within the last 24 hours, with intraday prices ranging from $68,819 to $71,339. The cryptocurrency boasts a market capitalization of $1.39 trillion and a 24-hour trade volume of $37.14 billion.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Bulls Target Upper Resistance Aiming for New Highs

A handful of Bitcoin miner addresses that have been dormant for more than 10 years suddenly transferred more than $7 million worth of BTC, according to on-chain data. The crypto tracker Lookonchain reports that four miner addresses each earned 25 BTC through mining in 2013.

Bitcoin Miner Addresses Dormant for 11 Years Suddenly Transfer $7,000,000 in BTC: On-Chain Data

After Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) crossed the $70,000 mark, traders foresee more upside on higher timeframes but warn of potential short-term corrections. What Happened: Crypto trader Stoic highlighted key levels and market conditions that could influence Bitcoin's next move.

Bitcoin All-Time Highs A 'Stone's Throw Away' If It Starts Closing Above This Price, Predicts Trader

The crypto exchange said $32 million has already been procured, with a further $320.4 million in funds due over the coming days.

Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin outlines funding plan to cover over $300 million in hack losses

Yesterday was the highest daily inflow for spot Bitcoin ETFs since March 12 this year.

Bitcoin Stabilizes as ETF Inflows Exceed $886 Million for Second-Highest Day Ever

Bitcoin spot ETFs on June 4 recorded a net inflow of $887 million, marking the second-highest single-day net inflow in history. Grayscale, Fidelity, And BlackRock Lead The Charge Grayscale's Bitcoin Investment Trust (OTC:GBTC) saw an inflow of $28.19 million, while Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (BATS:FBTC) brought in $379 million, according to data from SoSo Value.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Record $887M Inflow On Wednesday, Second-Highest Ever

Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen, in his latest podcast, pointed out three important metrics to compare Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) return on investment (ROI) across different market cycles. What Happened: The three different ways to measure Bitcoin's ROI are: From the 2022 low: Cowen highlighted that Bitcoin is currently up around 4.36x from its 2022 low.

Bitcoin's Current Cycle Is Outperforming According To These 3 Metrics, Says Analyst

A widely followed on-chain analyst thinks that a big price move is incoming for Bitcoin (BTC) following months of consolidation. Pseudonymous analyst Checkmate tells his 91,900 followers on the social media platform X that a key on-chain metric for Bitcoin suggests it's almost time for BTC to escape its consolidation phase.

‘Time To Move' for Bitcoin Approaching, Says On-Chain Analyst – Here's His Outlook

In a shocking development, a Utah woman confessed to paying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to carry out a murder for hire. What Happened: According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah, 23-year-old Krista Renae Stone pleaded guilty to using the dark web to murder another person.

The Death Cross: Utah Women 'Ordered' A Murder Using Bitcoin, Due To be Sentenced In July

StarkWare, the Israeli company renowned for its Ethereum layer-2 solutions StarkNet and StarkEx, has announced a bold initiative to enhance Bitcoin's capabilities.

StarkWare Unveils $1M Plan to Scale Bitcoin Using Zero-Knowledge Rollups

Bitcoin (BTC) price surged past $71,000, hitting its highest price since the Bitcoin Halving event.

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