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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.

Hong Kong's debut of six spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) garnered HK$87.5 million ($11 million) on their first day, April 30. However, these ETFs underperformed compared to their U.S. counterparts, which had attracted a much larger sum of $4.6 billion on their initial day.

HK vs. US: China AMC Leads but Can't Lift Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin ETFs to US Levels

Grayscale and BlackRock are in a tight race for the top of the Bitcoin ETF table. The lead has halved in the past two weeks—but when will they flip?

Gap Between Grayscale, BlackRock Bitcoin ETFs Narrows to $1.5 Billion

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood is known for making outlandish predictions about cryptocurrency. The predictions, which would result in small amounts of money appreciating into millions of dollars, are unlikely to come true, but they are still interesting to consider.

Cathie Wood Raises Her Bitcoin Prediction by $2.3 Million: What $1,000 Invested Could Be Worth By 2030

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 30, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls to $62K as Hong Kong ETFs Fail to Meet Expectations

The cryptocurrency investment landscape has been marked by a concerning trend in recent weeks, with significant outflows recorded across major Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot ETFs. What Happened: According to data from SoSoValue, notable outflows were reported on Monday, with ARK 21Shares‘s ARKB (CRYPTO: ARKB) experiencing a single-day net outflow of $31.34 million, surpassing Grayscale‘s GBTC (OTC:GBTC) which saw a reduction of $24.66 million.

Bitcoin ETFs Record $51M Net Outflows On Monday, Continue 3-Week Outflow Trend

Bitcoin's BTC four-yearly halving cycles have long provided a relatively reliable basis on which to predict bullish and bearish market phases. Until now, that is.

This BTC Bull Market In Confounding Predictions

Hong Kong's new spot Bitcoin ETFs saw only $8.5 million volume on opening day.

Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs Record Only $8.5 Million Volume on First Day

Ethereum

James Seyffart, a prominent ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, shared his insights on the current state of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ETFs, providing context on the recent slowdown in inflows. What Happened: In a recent podcast, Seyffart highlighted the success of spot Bitcoin ETFs, which have taken in $12-13 billion since their launch on Jan. 11.

Bitcoin ETFs Are 'Some Of The Best Launches In History,' Says Analyst, But Ethereum ETF Unlikely Before 2025

Bitcoin seems to be heading towards a negative monthly close — potentially ending a seven-month streak of green monthly candles.

Bitcoin price on track for first monthly loss since August

It's a far cry from the debut of their Bitcoin ETFs counterparts in the U.S., which saw $4.5 billion on their first day of trading in January.

Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See $11 Million Volume in Debut

Hong Kong's six new spot bitcoin and ether ETFs recorded about HK$87.5 million ($11.2 million) in trading volume on their first trading day.

Hong Kong's six spot bitcoin, ether ETFs see $11 million in volume on first trading day

Asia's first spot bitcoin and ether ETFs debuted in Hong Kong with dismal trading volumes.

Bitcoin Slips Under $62K as Hong Kong ETFs Disappoint

The volume of ether exchange-traded funds came in at over $13 million, while bitcoin ETFs came in at $7.5 million.

Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Have Soft Debut

Cobra, the pseudonymous owner of the Bitcoin.org domain, has voiced concerns about future actions from the U.S. government regarding bitcoin ownership. He anticipates a possible ban on the self-custody of bitcoin even when its application and enforcement might be impractical. Bitcoin.org Owner Cobra: Bitcoin's Self-Custody Might Be in Danger in the U.S.

Bitcoin.org Owner Cobra Warns About Illegalization of Bitcoin Self-Custody in the US

MicroStrategy (MSTR) raised over $1.5 billion in the first quarter and used the proceeds to acquire an additional 25,250 bitcoin (BTC) and now owns 214,400 BTC worth around $13.6 billion, broker Canaccord Genuity said in a research report on Monday.

MicroStrategy Now Holds $13.6B Worth of Bitcoin, 1% of Total Circulating Supply: Canaccord

Bitcoin's dominance rate has risen past key level, signaling further upside, according to Fairlead Strategies.

Bitcoin Set to Become More Dominant Even as BTC Stares at First Monthly Loss Since August

Research and brokerage firm Bernstein remains optimistic about the future of the cryptocurrency market despite the recent slowdown in spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETFs) flows. What Happened: In a recent research note, Bernstein analysts Gautam Chhugani and Mahika Sapra suggested that the Bitcoin lull is temporary.

These Analysts Keep $150K Bitcoin Price Target Despite Slowing ETF Inflows

Seasoned trader Peter Brandt believes there's a one in four chance that Bitcoin (BTC) will top out at $160,000 this cycle. Brandt tells his 724,700 followers on the social media platform X that he expects the current Bitcoin bull market to endure until Q4 of 2025.

Legendary Trader Peter Brandt Says Bitcoin Has 25% Chance of Hitting $160,000 – Here's His Timeline

The $2.8 billion coal giant said that it is mining bitcoin with the excess power it generates.

Coal Miner Alliance Resource Dabbles In Crypto Mining, Mines 425 BTC

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States saw more than $51.5 million in net outflows yesterday.

US spot bitcoin ETF outflows continue with $51.5 million more exiting

The trading volume of the newly listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs in Hong Kong amounted to over $6.3 million during the morning session today.

Hong Kong's spot bitcoin, ether ETFs see over $6.3 million in half-day volume upon debut

MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) is considering increasing its leveraged bets on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), signaling its readiness to amplify a strategy that has already inflated its Bitcoin holdings to over $14 billion. What Happened: On Monday, during the first quarter earnings call, MicroStrategy's executives championed an “intelligent leverage” approach to acquiring more Bitcoin.

MicroStrategy CEO Touts 'Opportunity' To Take On More Leverage, Says Value Generated From Bitcoin Holdings 'Expected To Outperform' If Price Of King Crypto Rises

Jameson Lopp, a prominent figure in the Bitcoin community, deliberately “griefed” one of Bitcoin's testnets by generating three years' worth of blocks in a single week to highlight a vulnerability, sparking outrage among fellow Bitcoin developers.

Jameson Lopp's Bitcoin Testnet ‘Griefing' Stirs Controversy

Six spot bitcoin and ether ETFs — managed by ChinaAMC, Harvest Global, Bosera and HashKey — officially debuted in Hong Kong today

Hong Kong officially debuts Asia's first spot bitcoin, ether ETFs

Almost five months after the US approves spot Bitcoin ETFs for trading, Asia follows.

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