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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.

The cryptocurrency underperformed this week as an economic safe haven. But bitcoiners are taking a longer term view.

What Is Bitcoin Meant to Hedge?

At the end of 2023, venture capitalist Tim Draper predicted that Bitcoin (BTC) would go as high as $250,000 in 2024. At the time, his prediction was seen as unlikely, and many dismissed his claims.

Bitcoin Billionaire Predicts $250,000 BTC Price By End Of Year — Is It Possible?

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The newly-approved Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong are projected to accumulate $1 billion in assets within the next two years, according to Bloomberg analysts. What Happened: Bloomberg Senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas has revised his initial inflow predictions for these ETFs.

Hong Kong's Bitcoin And Ethereum ETFs Poised to Reach $1B In Assets, Bloomberg Analyst Predicts

Bitcoin's price fall began after comments from the Fed chair that interest rates likely won't go down for the foreseeable future.

Bitcoin dips below $60,000 in wake of Powell's comments, even as halving draws near

Approximately every four years, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) undergoes a significant event called a halving. This process, which is written into the source code, is meant to bring anti-deflationary characteristics to the token and has helped the price appreciate in the past.

Bitcoin Halving In 3 Days: What To Expect From BTC This Week And In 2024

Exchange-traded funds based on cryptocurrencies besides bitcoin and ether likely to be available in next two to three years.

Crypto ETFs other than Bitcoin and Ethereum funds will ‘100%' be approved: Grayscale

Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) renewed a bipartisan push on Capitol Hill to regulate stablecoins in the U.S.

'Bitcoin Senator' Lummis Leads Push for US Stablecoin Legislation

Anthony Pompliano, the founder and partner at Pomp Investments, offered a bullish outlook on Bitcoin's price trajectory, with downside risk firmly capped at $50,000. What Happened: In an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, he attributed Bitcoin's recent price surge to several factors, including the increasing adoption of Bitcoin ETFs and the growing recognition of Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation.

Pompliano: Bitcoin On Track For $100,000 Within Two Years, Downside Risk Limited

Bitcoin events are a great way to meet the broader community and learn more about Bitcoin. Here is a list of 15 upcoming Bitcoin events, as well as a list of Bitcoin events that will likely recur in early 2025 that are worth marking your calendar for:

16 Upcoming Bitcoin Events To Mark Your Calendar With

Renowned cryptocurrency analyst Cold Blooded Shiller has expressed concerns about the potential for a significant correction in the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: In an April 16 tweet, Shiller acknowledged the current strength of Bitcoin, attributing it to various factors such as ETFs, fundamentals and the Bitcoin halving.

Bitcoin Headed For 30% Pullback? This Trader Thinks It's A Sign Of Strength

The worlds largest asset manager continues to market and educate new investors on its spot Bitcoin ETF.

BlackRock Releases Bitcoin Education Series

Miners face uncertain times as the halving changes Bitcoin's economics. Which groups are best positioned for the future?

Bitcoin Miners Are Set for a Coiled Spring Rally

The Bitcoin bloodbath continues as its price falls well below $61,000 per coin—just days before its halving event.

Bitcoin Price Plunges to Nearly $60,000 as Halving Nears

Investors in mainland China won't likely be allowed to buy into the newly approved Hong Kong-listed spot bitcoin ETFs, analysts at Bloomberg Intelligence reported, weakening excitement over the funds even further.

Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs Likely Not Available for Mainland Chinese Investors: Bloomberg

Large bitcoin investors haven't started to buy the dip yet, suggesting that the correction may continue for a while, an LMAX Group strategist noted.

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $60K, Ether Under $3K; Correction Not Over, Says Strategist

After American entrepreneur Grant Cardone listed his 10,000-square-foot Florida beach house for $42 million, he explained that he would rather own more Bitcoin (BTC) or multifamily properties than be invested in a single location. The house at 605 Ocean Blvd in Golden Beach Florida, has seven bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a pool and many other amenities.

Grant Cardone Sells Beachfront Mansion To Own More Bitcoin: Smart Move Or Big Mistake?

What lies after Bitcoin's 4th halving? Read on to understand its economic and operational impacts for the Bitcoin mining sector.

Breaking Down The 2024 Bitcoin Halving: Implications and Predictions for Bitcoin Miners

Pavel Durov, co-founder of the popular encrypted messaging app Telegram, in an interview shared an insight into his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings and his prediction about the need for secure communication tools. What Happened: In an interview with Tucker Carlson published on Wednesday, Durov said “I hold a few hundred million dollars in fiat and Bitcoin, which allows me to bootstrap my projects and companies with 100% ownership.

Telegram Co-Founder Pavel Durov Has Had 'A Few Hundred Million Dollars In Bitcoin' For Years

Hong Kong's hotly anticipated spot bitcoin ETFs are expected to launch by end of April, potentially yielding up to $25 billion in capital inflows according to industry analysts.

Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs to Trade by April 30th: Reports

Sophisticated market participants could make the upcoming bitcoin halving a "buy the news, sell the rumor" event, an analyst said.

Bitcoin halving could be ‘buy the rumor, sell the news' event, crypto payments company CEO says

Castle Island Ventures founding partner and Coin Metrics co-founder Nic Carter still predicts Bitcoin (BTC) hitting six figures this year amid a looming debt crisis. In a new Kitco News interview, Carter says that despite the recent market pullback, Bitcoin “undeniably” could reach $100,000 in 2024.

Investor Nic Carter Sees Bitcoin ‘Undeniably' Soaring to $100,000, Says Debt Crisis Will Drive People to BTC

A retrospective look at the recent Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, D.C.

Rights, Reason, Revolution: In DC at the Bitcoin Policy Summit

With the Bitcoin Runes protocol launch imminent, Ord.io secures $2 million in funding to expand its development team.

Bitcoin Ordinals Explorer Ord.io Raises $2 Million, Embraces Runes Tokens

On Wednesday, Ord.io, the Ordinals explorer, announced a $2 million pre-seed funding achievement to pioneer the expansion of Runes. Leonidas, the founder of Ord.io, stated that the startup is strategically positioning itself to “serve the next generation of bitcoiners.” Ordinals Explorer Ord.

Ordinals Explorer Ord.io Nets $2M in Pre-Seed Round to Pioneer Next-Gen Bitcoin Services

The funding will help expand the platform to offer support for Runes — a new fungible token standard for Bitcoin launching at the halving.

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