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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.

In the lead-up to the ‘halving' event, Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek anticipates a surge in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) sales. This event, expected to significantly boost Bitcoin's price over time, is predicted to occur around Apr. 20.

Bitcoin Halving May See Rise In King Crypto Sales, Forecasts Crypto.Com CEO, But 'Decent Action' Anticipated Within Next Six Months

Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research, has de-risked his portfolio in the wake of rising Treasury yields.

Analyst Who Called Bitcoin's Pre-Halving Rally to $70K Turns Bearish

CoinDesk Indices' Bitcoin Trend Indicator has been indicating a strong uptrend since last fall.

Bitcoin Dips Below $62.5K as CoinDesk's BTC Trend Indicator Turns Neutral

Renowned cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo has projected that the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs could potentially drive Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price to surpass that of gold. What Happened: In a tweet on Monday, Woo outlined his predictions for Bitcoin's future performance in light of the recent introduction of Bitcoin ETFs.

Bitcoin ETFs Could Propel King Crypto Above Gold's Market Cap, Says Analyst: 'These Are Very Conservative Numbers'

Despite the endorsement of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) by investment heavyweight BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK), skepticism about the cryptocurrency persists among many finance professionals. What Happened: BlackRock's acceptance of Bitcoin in 2023 marked a significant shift in the financial industry.

'Bitcoin Is Just An Extractive Bubble,' Says Portfolio Manager, As Blackrock's Acceptance Fails To Quell Finance Sector Critics

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The investment firm said Runes has the potential to help the broader Bitcoin ecosystem compete against Ethereum and Solana.

Runes Will Help Bitcoin DeFi ‘Close the Gap' on Ethereum, Solana: Franklin Templeto

Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes has explained why he believes that “bitcoin and crypto prices in general will slump around the halving.” He added that from now until May 1, he “will be in a no-trade zone,” emphasizing that “April will experience extreme weakness in risky asset markets.

Former Bitmex Chief Expects Crypto Prices to ‘Slump' Around the Bitcoin Halving

Popular onchain analyst Willy Woo has predicted a potential bitcoin price surge to $650,000 at the bull market's peak. His prediction hinges on spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors fully deploying their assets based on recommendations from asset managers. “These are very conservative numbers.

Analyst Predicts $650K Bitcoin Price Once ETF Investors Fully Deploy Asset Manager Recommendations

The goal of owning a professional sports team is out of reach for most people. Valuations are exorbitantly high, and there are a limited number of publicly traded teams for sale.

Bitcoin Soccer Team Adds Winklevoss Twins As Investors In English Premier League Mission: Why Shared 'Deep Conviction' In Bitcoin Is Important

A new report from the investment firm highlights increasing competition between two sectors that demand energy and processing power.

Bitcoin Miners Battle the AI Boom Ahead of Halving: Bernstein

Fungible tokens see prices drop heading into a pivotal week for the top crypto network, with ORDI falling over 40% in seven days.

Bitcoin BRC-20 Token Prices Plunge Ahead of Halving—Are Runes to Blame?

Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital, has voiced his skepticism towards meme coins, despite their recent high returns in the first quarter of 2024. What Happened: Scaramucci opined on meme coins and the broader digital asset market at a conference in London on Monday, DLNews reported.

Anthony Scaramucci's Fund 'Will Not Touch' Meme Coins But Vouches For Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana

Bitcoin miners aren't the only people paying attention to this week's halving event. Why should you be watching?

What Is the Bitcoin Halving and Why Should You Care?

At a recent gathering of investors in Miami, skepticism remained high even after finance titan BlackRock's shift toward touting the original cryptocurrency.

There Are Many Bitcoin Critics Left in Finance, Despite BlackRock's Newfound Love

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), the world's largest asset manager with $10 trillion in assets under mangement, has been steadily building a multifaceted crypto strategy. What Happened: Token Terminal, a research firm specializing in digital assets, has analyzed BlackRock's approach to digital assets.

Bitcoin, Stablecoins, Tokenization: BlackRock's Crypto Strategy Explained

Last week's trading week saw stocks and stock indexes like the S&P 500 fall after inflation data came in higher than expected, suggesting that potential Federal Reserve rate cuts may be delayed until later into 2024. Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) also fell on the week due to these market dynamics.

Bitcoin And S&P 500 Are Down: Which Did Benzinga Users Pick To Buy The Dip?

Regulators in Hong Kong have given their initial approval of new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Hong Kong-based funds say regulators have approved spot BTC and ETH ETFs, according to a new CNBC report.

Hong Kong Greenlights Initial Approval for Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs: Report

Max Keizer, CEO and Founder of BecauseBitcoin.com, took to social media on Monday to address the recent market turbulence, urging investors to view the price drop as a healthy shakeout, not a reason to panic. What Happened: Keizer remains optimistic, despite Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) sharp decline, which sent its price tumbling from highs of approximately $70,500 to a low of $62,800 on the weekend.

Bitcoin's Weekend Selloff A 'Healthy Shakeout,' Not A Market Crash, Expert Says

With the Bitcoin halving slated to occur in ~4 days, the biggest names in Bitcoin from around the world are counting down the most important halving yet.

Bitcoin's Turning Point: Counting Down to the Most Important Halving in History

The jurisdiction is the latest to approve exchange-traded funds for bitcoin, giving a boost to BTC.

Hong Kong Boards the ETF Express

A wallet holding a stash of Bitcoin mined in 2010 just moved it for the first time after 14 years. How much has it gained in value?

Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Worth Millions Just Moved After 14 Years of Inactivity

During the Bitcoin Policy Summit, policymakers from across the US federal government, including five members of Congress, spoke with industry representatives and the Bitcoin community. I attended as a speaker on countering digital authoritarianism, highlighting different parts of the world that were embracing central bank digital currencies, and what role the United States could play in leveraging Bitcoin to ensure its use as a tool of freedom and resilience.

Takeaways From The Bitcoin Policy Summit, Where DC Met Bitcoin

Norway's energy minister thinks Bitcoin miners cause large greenhouse gas emissions, and wants to push them out—but experts disagree on the evidence.

Bitcoin Miners Could Be Forced Out of Norway With Data Center Law

Following Hong Kong's authorization of the region's first spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Bloomberg's senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas shared his insights on social media about the new additions.

ETF Analyst Offers Sober Outlook on Newly Approved Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs; Challenges $25B Inflow Estimate

For the third time since their January launch, spot Bitcoin ETFs witnessed net outflows last week as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) prices declined 8% last week. What Happened: BitMEX Research data, as reported by Blockworks, indicates an $83 million drop in assets in the 11-fund category from April 8 to April 12.

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