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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.

Outflows from gold exchange-traded funds and a surge in bitcoin ETF inflows fueled speculation investors were shifting from the precious metal into the cryptocurrency.

Gold Investors Aren't Switching Into Bitcoin, JPMorgan Says

"You can call it our first Bitcoin piggy bank," Bukele quipped yesterday on X. "It's not much, but it's honest work.

El Salvador Bitcoin Treasury Is a Lot Bigger Than We Thought

The recent surge in Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) value could potentially lead to a surge in the prices of luxury watches, a trend that was observed during the cryptocurrency's previous rally in 2021. What Happened: The recent surge in Bitcoin's value could lead to a similar increase in the prices of luxury watches, as was seen during the cryptocurrency's previous rally in 2021.

Bitcoin's Recent Rally Could Trigger Potential Upswing In Luxury Watch Prices, Echoing 2021 Pattern: Report

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The platform lets users start their own networks on Bitcoin and is offering developers millions of dollars as grant rewards.

Bitcoin Layer-2 Project BVM Gains Traction With Promise of 'Juicy' Airdrops

The 90-day and 52-week correlation between bitcoin and Nasdaq-listed chip maker Nvidia is well above 0.80.

Bitcoin's Correlation to Nvidia Strongest in Over a Year

The founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital is predicting when Bitcoin (BTC) could experience a significant correction following a rally that has seen the flagship crypto asset appreciate by over 65% year-to-date.

Billionaire Mike Novogratz Issues Bitcoin Alert, Says BTC To Undergo ‘First Real Correction' if This Happens

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) experienced a downturn, dropping to as low as $66,952 early Friday morning. The decline comes after the latest U.S. economic data, raising concerns about persistent inflation.

Bitcoin Plunges 8% To Below $67K: Did Inflation Just KO The Crypto King?

Bitcoin eased to a one-week low in volatile trade on Friday, as investors took profit from its run to a record high and as another upside surprise on U.S. inflation dimmed prospects of early rate cuts there and dented demand for riskier assets.

Volatile bitcoin falls from record high as crypto frenzy hits pause

The Central American country of El Salvador said it strengthened the security of its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investments. What Happened: This week, the nation transferred $400 million in Bitcoin to a safer storage option known as a cold wallet.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele Transfers $400M Worth BTC To Vault: 'Call It Our First Bitcoin Piggy Bank'

Xverse, a leading Bitcoin wallet, has announced that it will support the upcoming Runes protocol, a new standard for fungible tokens on Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Wallet Xverse Gears Up For Runes Protocol Ahead of Halving

Bitcoin's recent rally has hit a roadblock, with the cryptocurrency falling below $69,000 per coin today.

Bitcoin Price Falls By 5% As Grayscale's BTC Outflows Hit $400M

Bitcoin's price has begun a recovery, trading above $68,5K as the day continues.

Bitcoin Tumbles to $67K As Asia Begins Trading Day

Major cryptocurrencies on Thursday experienced mixed trading, with data from macro and on-chain whale movement casting uncertainty over the outlook for the leading cryptocurrency and the broader market. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 9:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Trade Mixed After Hotter Inflation Data: Analyst Predicts King Crypto To Reach $500K As Spot ETF 'Inflow Will Only Increase Over The Coming Years'

Global asset management firm Alliance Bernstein has doubled down on its bitcoin price prediction of $150K by mid-2025. “These are still early days of bitcoin's integration into traditional asset portfolios,” the firm's analysts described, adding that they are “now more convinced” about their $150K price forecast for bitcoin.

Analysts ‘Now More Convinced' of Bitcoin Reaching $150,000 by Mid-2025

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said the cold wallet with a 'big chunk' of the nation's bitcoin holdings is stored in a physical vault.

El Salvador moves $400 million worth of bitcoin holdings to new ‘cold wallet,' president says

Early Bitcoin Ordinals faithful will be rewarded with 112,383 Runestones airdropped to Bitcoin wallets over the next 48 hours.

Check Your Wallets: Bitcoin Ordinals Runestones Are Being Airdropped

El Salvador will transfer "a big chunk" of its bitcoin assets to an offline device that will be stored in a physical vault within the Central American country's territory, President Nayib Bukele said on Thursday.

El Salvador to transfer 'big chunk' of bitcoin to physical vault

The Central American nation moved $400 million in BTC into a cold storage wallet this week.

El Salvador Has Thousands More Bitcoins Than Previously Known

MicroStrategy Inc.'s (NASDAQ: MSTR) latest move to acquire even more Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) through a $500 million convertible note sale has sent shockwaves through the financial world. What Happened: This aggressive strategy, following hot on the heels of an $821 million Bitcoin purchase just days ago, has analysts scrambling to assess its impact and applauding CEO Michael Saylor's unwavering conviction.

Michael Saylor's Bold Bet: Analysts Marvel At MicroStrategy's Double Down On Bitcoin

Bitcoin has witnessed new highs in its price lately, with the premier cryptocurrency experiencing an over 60% increase since the beginning of the year. Meanwhile, the crypto community is abuzz with debates on whether the impending halving event is already reflected in the price. There's a prevailing suspicion that despite bitcoin's climb against the U.S.

Speculation Rises on Whether Bitcoin's Halving Is Reflected in Current Prices

A continued Grayscale sell-off added downward pressure to hot U.S. inflation figures announced Thursday.

Bitcoin Falls Below $69,000 as Grayscale Moves Over $400 Million in BTC to Coinbase

In a recent development, the Bitfrost Foundation has allied with the Stacks Foundation to explore new opportunities within the Bitcoin ecosystem. This partnership is dedicated to harnessing Bitcoin's potential by introducing innovative use cases and improving interoperability with assets and protocols based on Bitcoin.

Bitfrost and Stacks Foundation Team up to Enhance Bitcoin Utility

Vanguard has become a towering figure in the world of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). As investors increasingly turn to ETFs for their diversification, lower costs, and liquidity, understanding the offerings and strategies of major players like Vanguard is essential.

5 Things You Need To Know About Vanguard ETFs: Why There's No Bitcoin ETF In Their Lineup?

Bitcoin could enter a period of consolidation before its next leg in the rally, observers noted.

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