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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.

The financial analyst and media commentator once said the price of BTC will never hit $50,000.

Bitcoin in a 'Stealth Bear Market' When Priced Against Gold, Says Peter Schiff

MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Chairman Michael Saylor says you can never have too much Bitcoin. While this isn't surprising coming from one of the world's largest Bitcoin investors, his comments could influence markets and provide more insights into why he believes Bitcoin (BTC) is a great investment.

Here's How Much Bitcoin You Need To Become a Millionaire, According To Michael Saylor

Major cryptocurrency exchanges are revving up excitement for the upcoming Bitcoin halving event with creative ad campaigns. What Happened: Coinbase Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) and Kraken, two of the leading US exchanges, have unveiled commercials highlighting the potential impact of the halving on Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) value.

Pizzas Or Power? These Bitcoin Halving Commercials Want To Whet Buyers' Appetites

Many enthusiasts in the Bitcoin community were anticipating the next halving to coincide with Saturday, April 20, 2024, but the latest data suggest it will likely occur a day earlier, on April 19.

Miners Race to Discover Block 840,000 as Bitcoin Halving Nears

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A widely followed crypto analyst and trader is unveiling a list of crypto assets he is holding after last week's altcoin meltdown.

Top Trader Unveils Crypto Holdings Following Last Week's Crash, Says Altcoin Recovery Now on Accelerated Timeline

Investors appear to be exercising caution in the crypto market, with data revealing significant outflows from Bitcoin spot ETFs on Monday. What Happened: The total net outflow amounted to $36.67 million, highlighting a hesitant sentiment despite a brief Asian rally, according to data from SoSoValue.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $36M Net Outflows, Grayscale Bleed Continues

As the crypto landscape evolves, a significant tightening in bitcoin's available supply on exchanges has emerged, hinting at just nine months of reserves left. Bybit's latest halving report unveils the reasons behind this tightening grip, indicating a looming scarcity that could reshape market dynamics.

Imminent BTC Supply Squeeze: Bybit Report Suggests Bitcoin Exchanges to Run Dry in 9 Months

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) moved lower, with the cryptocurrency prices trading below the key $63,000 level on Tuesday. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) also recorded losses, trading below the key $3,100 mark this morning.

Bitcoin Falls Below $63,000; Nervos Network, AIOZ Network Among Top Losers

The Nakamoto update will decouple block production from Bitcoin itself, solving the problem of network congestion Stacks has had since it launched its mainnet in 2021.

OG Bitcoin L2 Stacks Is Getting a Major Overhaul

As always, rising prices bring forth boosted supplies.

Exploding Gold Sales at Pawnshops Offers Lesson for Bitcoin Bulls

Renowned crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen has suggested that Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent 16% drop could potentially lead to a more significant decline, drawing parallels with previous market cycles. What Happened: Cowen, in a detailed X thread, noted that Bitcoin's current dip is a normal occurrence, as there have been several 20-22% drops in this cycle.

Crypto Analyst Benjamin Cowen Says Bitcoin's 16% Dip Is 'Normal' But This Time It Could Develop Into 'Something More'

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC Below $62.5K While Altcoins Wipe Gains

The smart money protocol Umoja has joined forces with the Bitcoin layer two (L2) initiative, Merlin Chain, to roll out a Bitcoin-based high-yield synthetic dollar. The newly introduced stablecoin is engineered to uphold a self-sustaining peg via transparent, onchain trading techniques developed by Umoja.

Umoja Partners With Merlin Chain to Launch Bitcoin's First High-Yield Synthetic Dollar

The price of Bitcoin plunged overnight amid mounting geopolitical tensions and a strong dollar, coupled with pre-halving volatility.

Bitcoin Price Slips Below $62,000 as Pre-Halving Momentum Stalls

Geopolitical factors could see investors allocate funds to alternative assets such as bitcoin, some observers say.

Bitcoin Could Surge to $120K on 'Doomsday Rally,' Trader Says

Bitcoin holdings on exchanges by long-term investors have decreased to their lowest levels in 18 months, report said.

Current actions of bitcoin holders mirror December 2020, suggesting possible growth phase: Bitfinex analysts

Amid fluctuating market signals, a renowned analyst who previously anticipated Bitcoin's (CRYTO: BTC) impressive rise is now forecasting a downturn across risk asset classes. What Happened: Markus Thielen, the analyst celebrated for his precise prediction of Bitcoin's ascent, has shifted to a bearish perspective on risk assets, encompassing both tech equities and cryptocurrencies, CoinDesk reported on Tuesday.

Crypto Analyst Warns Bitcoin's Impending Correction As Rally Falters: 'We Are Bearish Risk Assets'

While there has been a lot of noise about how much assets under management (AUM) bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are attracting, it is now becoming obvious that these ETFs are driving additional demand for the underlying cryptocurrency itself, broker Canaccord Genuity said in a research report on Monday.

Bitcoin ETFs Are Driving a Spot Multiplier Effect, Canaccord Says

GBTC's market share by bitcoin holdings has fallen to 37% in the same period, with BlackRock and Fidelity the main beneficiaries.

Grayscale's GBTC reaches its own halving, down 50% in bitcoin holdings since spot ETFs launch

Miners' shares have lagged as bitcoin outperformance has sucked retail liquidity from mining stocks, the report said.

Bitcoin Miner CEOs Are Upbeat Ahead of the Halving, Expect M&A: Bernstein

As the halving is set to occur between April 19-20, 2024, a substantial number of crypto enthusiasts are eagerly preparing for the Runes protocol. The concept of Runes was developed by the creator of Ordinals, Casey Rodarmor, and has been met with considerable enthusiasm since its announcement in September 2023.

Runes Protocol to Debut Alongside Bitcoin Halving, Could Boost BTC Ecosystem

Norway has passed new legislation that will impose stricter regulations on data centers operating within the country.

Bitcoin Miners Face Pressure in Norway as New Legislation for Data Centers Implemented

Franklin Templeton Digital Assets, an investment firm, has released a new report.

Franklin Templeton: Runes Could Help Bitcoin Bridge the Gap in the Fungible Token Market

A widely followed on-chain analyst thinks that Bitcoin (BTC) bears are about to get wiped out following last week's crypto correction. Analyst Willy Woo tells his 1.1 million followers on the social media platform X that the most recent Bitcoin retracement to $60,000 flushed out leveraged longs.

Analyst Willy Woo Says Bitcoin As Trillion-Dollar Asset Here To Stay, Sees Liquidation of BTC Bears Next

'Reports suggest a spot BTC ETF may start in late April, with a spot ETH ETF following shortly after,' said OSL CEO Patrick Pan.

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