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Bitcoin

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.

Bitcoin jumped with stocks on Wednesday after the April consumer price index showed inflation eased from the previous month.

Bitcoin is having its best day since March following cooler April inflation reading

Software engineer Rafael Cordón's Simple Proof system helped prevent fraud in Guatemala's most recent presidential election. Can this technology be used to insure against election interference in other jurisdictions?

Rafael Cordón: Safeguarding Elections With Bitcoin

Experts believe the new hire—who helped launch BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF—may change Vanguard's approach to crypto funds.

Vanguard's New CEO Is Big on Bitcoin—Will the Wall Street Giant Embrace BTC ETFs?

Crypto trader Cred sees the polarizing sentiment in the current market as a consequence of the disparities in opinions to unevenly distributed returns and the absence of traditional cycle indicators. What Happened: The trader took to his X account to point out that the usual “risk curve” strategy—from BTC to Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), then to large caps, mid-caps, and finally meme coins—has proven unprofitable this cycle.

This Trader Sees A 'Barbell Portfolio Of BTC And Memes' As Most Profitable Trading Strategy

Canaan (CAN) Inc CEO Nangeng Zhang shares his outlook on the future of bitcoin mining efficiency, chip design and opportunities in artificial intelligence.

Creator of the Bitcoin ASIC Says Next Wave of Mining Efficiency is Coming

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Bitcoin Bitcoin has suddenly shot higher, climbing after the latest U.S. inflation data showed price pressure has resumed its downward trend (with some speculating a "enormous" China earthquake could be just around the corner).

‘Still Early'—Sudden $6 Trillion Fed Inflation Flip Predicted To Unleash A Bitcoin Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Price Boom

Despite recent market fluctuations, there's still a chance to make significant profits in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) this year, according to a new report by institutional crypto research firm 10x Research. What Happened: However, the key lies in strategic planning and precise timing, the latest report states.

How You Can Make 'Serious' Money In Bitcoin This Year: 10x Research

Despite the drop in bitcoin's price since April's halving, there are still plenty of reasons to be bullish about BTC and crypto, says Paul Marino, Chief Revenue Officer at GraniteShares.

Halving Impact and Macro Shifts Create Tailwinds for Bitcoin

About six months after an initial allocation, Hougan said he'd expect allocations to rise to 1-5% of professional investor portfolios.

Bitcoin ETF allocations in 13F filings are ‘just a down payment,' Bitwise CIO says

El Salvador taps volcano geothermal energy to mine 474 bitcoins worth $29 million, showcasing renewable Bitcoin mining possibilities.

Volcano Bitcoin Mining Gives El Salvador $29 Million Boost

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced two consecutive days of net inflows on Monday and Tuesday, totaling $166.5 million across both sessions. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Record 2 Days of Net Inflows The week began positively for U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs, with notable inflows seen during the initial two trading days.

US Bitcoin ETFs See $166.5M Inflows in Early Week Trading Sessions

A Boston-based hedge fund has gobbled up $363 million worth of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) shares.

Boston-Based Hedge Fund Accumulates $363,000,000 Million Worth of Bitcoin ETF Shares: Bloomberg Analyst

As the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price continues to surge, investors who have lost access to their accounts are turning to crypto wallet recovery firms in droves. What Happened: The increase in bitcoin prices has led to a spike in calls to wallet recovery services, Reuters reported on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Boom Sparks Surge In Crypto Wallet Recovery Services: 'It's Just Pure Economics'

The pseudonymous investor – early to both Ethereum and Litecoin – has lived large. He is a speaker at this year's Consensus festival in Austin, Texas, May 29-31.

Crypto Old-Head Otoh Talks Casascius Bitcoins, Tax Havens and Old Friends

Bitcoin rallied on Wednesday, along with major equities, after cooler U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April.

Bitcoin rises alongside stocks after inflation eases in April

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Crypto trader Intuitio declared the current market downturn a "bear trap," comparing it to the 2021 summer bear trap while noting the stronger positions of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) this time around. What Happened: Intuitio asserts that the present summer bear trap closely mirrors that of 2021.

Why This Crypto Market Is 'A Bear Trap' And Which Coins This Trader Is Backing

Bitcoin, Ethereum and the wider crypto market saw gains on Wednesday following the U.S. CPI report showing prices rose slower than in March.

Bitcoin Up 3.5% as US Data Shows Consumer Prices Slowed Their Climb in April

The monthly pace of inflation in the U.S. eased a hair in April, according to the government's Consumer Price Index (CPI), rising 0.3% versus 0.4% in March and economist forecasts for 0.4%.

U.S. CPI Softer Than Expected at 0.3% in April; Bitcoin Rises to $63.7K

Aimed at institutional investors, the systematic-based fund will seek to profit off uptrends in crypto markets while sidestepping the downtrends.

Hyperion Decimus' Newest Fund to Leverage CoinDesk Indices' Bitcoin and Ether Trend Indicators

Pepe

Dog-themed floki (FLOKI) zoomed 12%, the highest among the top 50 tokens by market capitalization, while pepe (PEPE) jumped 5% to a new lifetime peak.

Bitcoin Hovers at $62K While Pepe Hits Record High as GameStop Extends Rally

The recent surge in bitcoin prices has the phones at crypto wallet recovery firms ringing off the hook, as retail investors locked out of their digital vaults make frantic calls to regain access to their accounts.

Wallet recovery firms buzz as locked-out crypto investors panic in bitcoin boom

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 15, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Approaches $63K Ahead of U.S. CPI Data

Vanguard names former BlackRock crypto ETF lead as new CEO, sparking speculation of a pivot towards embracing bitcoin products after years of opposition.

Ex-BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Lead Appointed New Vanguard CEO

A widely followed crypto strategist and trader says that it's almost time for Bitcoin (BTC) to reveal its hand. Analyst Michaël van de Poppe tells his 718,100 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin is at a point where it either attacks a new all-time high or sees another big sell-off event.

Crucial Decision Coming for Bitcoin, Says Crypto Trader Michaël van de Poppe – Here's His Outlook

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to attract investor interest on May 14, with total net inflows into these funds reached $100.5 million, highlighting ongoing demand for direct exposure to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: This positive inflow comes despite a single-day net outflow of $50.93 million from Grayscale‘s industry-leading Bitcoin Investment Trust (OTC:GBTC), according to data from SoSoValue.

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