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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.

Vanguard Chairman and CEO Tim Buckley and Chief Investment Officer Greg Davis on Friday reiterated their company's position on Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), emphasizing their long-held view that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is a speculative asset and does not belong in a long-term investment portfolio. What Happened: When questioned about the possibility of Vanguard offering a Bitcoin ETF during a webcast, Buckley stated their lack of plans to do so and that a significant shift in the asset class itself would be required for their stance to change.

Why Vanguard Rejects Bitcoin ETFs: Is It Too Volatile For Your Retirement?

Bitcoin prices have taken a tumble lately, suffering a modest correction after notching a series of fresh, all-time highs over the last several days.

Bitcoin Falls Back After Reaching Latest All-Time High Above $73,000

Bitcoin prices have been on a tear over the past month, rallying 60% to set a new all-time high above $72,000 as the cryptocurrency benefits from billions of flows into spot-based exchange-traded funds and anticipation surrounding the upcoming halving.

Deciphering When To Buy And Sell Your Bitcoin

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Hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and other crypto assets have been liquidated during the last 24 hours as BTC plunges back below its previous all-time high.

Over $700,000,000 in Bitcoin, Ethereum and Other Crypto Assets Liquidated in 24 Hours As BTC Falls Below $69,000

National Football League player Russell Okung shocked many in the sports world when he announced that he would receive half of his 2020 salary in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), marking a first for North American sports. Here's a look back at the deal and how much Okung's stake could be worth today.

Remember The NFL Player Who Took Salary In Bitcoin? How Much Would His Earnings Have Grown?

With the bitcoin halving expected to occur in a matter of a weeks, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says its effect on price could be hard to predict.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says pricing hard to predict as next bitcoin halving approaches.

Mining firms like CleanSpark and Bitdeer have nothing to fear in April—as long as Bitcoin's price doesn't crash.

Most Public Bitcoin Mining Firms Will Survive the Halving: Analysis

It's another bloodbath for traders betting on crypto prices, with Bitcoin and Ethereum positions leading the latest round of liquidations.

Bitcoin Blowout: Plunging Crypto Prices Trigger $800 Million in Liquidations

After Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tumbled below $67,000 in Friday's Asia trading session, technical analysts provided insight into where the crypto king may be headed in the short run. What Happened: Pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst Pierre tweeted that Bitcoin's recent decline after failing to breach the $71,500-$72,000 range and its fall to the 100-day moving average has led to three potential near-term price outcomes.

Bitcoin Faces 3 Possible Paths After Dipping Below $67,000, Analysts Say

The total net inflow into Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) was recorded at $132 million on Thursday, March 14, contrasting sharply with the outflows experienced by other funds, notably the Grayscale ETF (OTC: GBTC). The Grayscale ETF saw a dramatic net outflow of $257 million in a single day.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs See Chilly Inflows As Market Shivers: What Does It Mean For Investors?

In light of bearish Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price action in the past 24 hours, pseudonymous BitMEX crypto trader ChimpZoo predicted that Bitcoin's rally is over and has reached its peak. What Happened: ChimpZoo's latest post outlines bearish indicators for Bitcoin, suggesting that it is “within the margin of error of a top” and there are ample reasons to believe this is the top and an obvious one.

Bitcoin Rally 'Is Over': Crypto Trader Points To These 'Sufficient Reasons' Why Top Is In

The elevated bitcoin futures basis to levels not seen since late 2021 is seen as a bullish indicator for the bitcoin market, an analyst said.

Bitcoin futures basis is a bullish indicator for the market, analyst says

The Nasdaq-listed mining enterprise Applied Digital has concluded a definitive pact for selling its 200-megawatt (MW) mining facility in Garden City, Texas. Applied Digital disclosed that the transaction involves Marathon Digital Holdings acquiring the Garden City mining property for a sum of $87.3 million. Applied Digital and Marathon Ink $87.

Marathon to Acquire Applied Digital's 200 MW Texas Bitcoin Mining Site

A closely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) is about to enter a phase of the market cycle that historically sees massive price corrections.

Historical Pattern Suggests Bitcoin's on the Cusp of Entering the ‘Danger Zone', According to Crypto Analyst

JP Morgan warned that introducing more leverage into Bitcoin markets could make a potential correction all the more painful.

MicroStrategy's Leveraged Bitcoin Buys Could Lead to 'Severe Deleveraging' If Market Drops, Says JP Morgan

Cetera has approved the use of BlackRock's IBIT, Fidelity's FBTC, Franklin Templeton's EZBC and Invesco's BTCO spot bitcoin ETFs.

Financial advisory network Cetera approves the use of 4 spot bitcoin ETFs

Over the past six months, bitcoin's value has seen a substantial increase, soaring over 160% in comparison to the U.S. dollar during this period. Despite these significant gains, a considerable number of individuals are of the opinion that this upward trend is just beginning.

Predicting the Peak — Analysts Gauge the Duration and Climax of the Current Bitcoin Bull Run

The firm announced its plans to raise $500 million in a debt offering on Wednesday only days after purchasing 12,000 BTC with the proceeds of a previous $700 million offering.

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Prices Upsized $525M Debt Offering to Buy More Bitcoin

MicroStrategy has upsized its planned convertible senior notes offering to $525 million in order to purchase more Bitcoin.

MicroStrategy Increases Convertible Loan to $525 Million to Buy More Bitcoin

The spot bitcoin ETFs also witnessed their third-largest day by trading volume as cumulative volume since launch reached $136 billion.

Spot ETF net inflows slow as bitcoin retreats from latest all-time high

Bitcoin witnessed a notable intraday swing from $65,569 to $73,794, reflecting a volatile market environment. Despite this turbulence, its market capitalization still holds strong at just over $1.3 trillion, supported by a substantial 24-hour trading volume of $89 billion.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Sharp Downturns as Bearish Trends Dominate Price Movements

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

First Mover Americas: El Salvador Holds More BTC Than Expected

Cryptocurrency traders and investors awoke to a scene of carnage on Friday morning as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hemorrhaged over 10% of its value, plummeting to $67,567.70 in a brutal early Asian trading session. This sudden price crash sent a jolt through the crypto community, igniting a firestorm of reactions and rekindling the age-old debate: is this a buying opportunity or a sign of a crumbling castle?

Bitcoin Bloodbath: Digital Gold Loses Its Luster, But Are Investors Shaken Or Shopping?

The CoinDesk 20, a broad-based index of the most liquid crypto tokens, was down 8.25%.

Bitcoin Trader Sees Prices Slumping to $60K as Crypto Bulls See $650M in Liquidations

Amid the soaring heights of Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) value, JPMorgan has raised a red flag concerning the potential market risks posed by MicroStrategy Incorporated and its debt-driven Bitcoin buying spree. What Happened: JPMorgan analysts, including Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, have voiced concerns that MicroStrategy's leveraged Bitcoin investments might amplify a market downturn in the future, Business Insider reported on Friday.

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