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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.

MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:MSTR) on Wednesday announced an increase in its convertible senior notes offering to $2.6 billion from its initial $1.75 billion, signaling its continued aggressive stance on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) accumulation. The company plans to use the net proceeds to acquire additional Bitcoin and for general corporate purposes.

MicroStrategy Upsizes Convertible Notes Offering To $2.6 Billion For Bitcoin Purchases

Canaan Inc., a publicly listed manufacturer of bitcoin (BTC) mining hardware and blockchain infrastructure provider, has shared plans to broaden its self-mining footprint in North America. Publicly Listed Bitcoin Miner Canaan Bolsters U.S.

Canaan Expands North American Bitcoin Mining Operations, Secures Order From Hive

Bitcoin rises to a fresh record above $94,000 as investors watch Trump transition, ETF options

MicroStrategy intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to “acquire additional bitcoin and for general corporate purposes.”

MicroStrategy upsizes convertible senior note offering to $2.6 billion to acquire more bitcoin

Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $94,000 zone on Wednesday, marking a historic all-time high as it edges closer to the highly anticipated $100,000 milestone. The cryptocurrency is now less than $6,000 shy of the round-number six-digit mark, a target that has captivated analysts and investors alike.

Bitcoin Surges Past $94,000, Edges Closer to $100K Milestone

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for November 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits New Highs as ETF Options Traders Go Degen

Analysts have predicted a bitcoin price "tipping point" could be about to send bitcoin to $200,000

Surprise BlackRock ‘Tipping Point' Predicted To Send Bitcoin Price To $200,000

Grayscale Investments has announced plans to introduce options trading for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), taking a page from Blackrock's recent success with bitcoin ETF options. The options trading will begin on Wednesday morning. This initiative is designed to leverage a covered call strategy to generate additional income.

Grayscale Unveils Game-Changing Bitcoin ETF Options Strategy

“The activist that put that proposal together contacted me to present to the board, and I agreed to provide a 3-minute presentation,” Saylor said.

Microsoft Buying Bitcoin? Michael Saylor Will Make His Case to the Board

BlackRock's IBIT was the first bitcoin ETF to launch with options tied to it. The rest of the pack is coming today.

Bitcoin ETF Options Introduction Marks Milestone, Despite Position Limits

MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) co-founder Michael Saylor said that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK) was destroying billions of dollars in capital by not utilizing the huge hordes of cash at their disposal to invest in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: During a podcast with Patrick Bet-David, Saylor drew attention to the company's massive $325 billion cash stockpile.

Warren Buffett 'Destroying $3B A Month' Of Berkshire Capital By Not Investing In Bitcoin, Says MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor

Farmers and bitcoiners are fighting for sovereignty. Discover how interconnected systems like farming, energy, and sound money can provide solutions to the global crises.

Bitcoin Offers A Solution To The Global Farming And Economic Crisis

Microstrategy Chairman Michael Saylor has agreed to deliver a three-minute presentation to Microsoft's board of directors regarding the potential benefits of investing in bitcoin. During a recent X Spaces event hosted by Vaneck, Saylor revealed that he was approached by the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), which has been promoting the proposal.

Michael Saylor to Present Bitcoin Investment Proposal to Microsoft Board Amid Shareholder Vote

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) announced plans to remove Wrapped Bitcoin (CRYPTO: WBTC) from its trading platform, citing “listing standards,” with trading suspension scheduled for Dec. 19. What Happened: The move follows the cryptocurrency exchange's recent launch of its own wrapped Bitcoin product, cbBTC, on the Base blockchain.

Coinbase To Delist Wrapped Bitcoin On This Date, Citing 'Listing Standards'

Dogecoin

South Korean traders are known for pushing euphoric rallies on tokens, contributing to buying pressure and possibly influencing prices.

Dogecoin, XRP Trading Volumes Flip Bitcoin's in South Korea

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF options, launched on Nov. 19, 2024, saw an unprecedented $1.9 billion in notional exposure on its first day of trading.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Options Soar to $1.9B on Debut, Fueling Bitcoin's Surge to New All-Time Highs

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been on a record-breaking run since Donald Trump was elected president earlier this month. The leading cryptocurrency has been hitting new all-time highs practically every day, with the latest upswing pushing it beyond $94,000 for the first time.

If You Bought Bitcoin At $387 A Decade Ago, You Would Now Have More Than 2X The Average US Retirement Savings

Bitcoin continues its remarkable rally, nearing the $94,000 mark and cementing its position as one of the world's top assets.

Bitcoin Nears $94K Milestone as Market Cap Hits $1.85 Trillion Amid ETF Options and Liquidity Hunt

Popular crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen thinks the $100,000 Bitcoin price point could usher in a shift in focus from BTC to altcoins.

$100,000 Bitcoin Likely To Trigger 2025 Altseason, According to Analyst Benjamin Cowen

The bullish sentiment in the IBIT options is consistent with the noticeable activity in the $200,000 bitcoin call trading on Deribit.

Pro Crypto Traders Are Leveraging IBIT Options to Bet on BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Doubling to $100: Observers

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) expressed optimism that certain aspects of the proposed strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve could begin to take shape following President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.

Cynthia Lummis Says Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Could Take Shape Soon After Trump 'Raises His Hand And Is Sworn In'

The tooling on Grayscale's existing ETFs aims to generate income by employing a covered call strategy amid a surge in investor interest.

Grayscale to Launch Bitcoin ETF Options Following BlackRock's Record Debut

Announcement comes shortly after the exchange launched its own ‘wrapped' bitcoin on Base – cbBTC

Coinbase Delists Wrapped Bitcoin wBTC, Citing 'Listing Concerns'

Ethereum

Grayscale Investments has finalized reverse share splits for its Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC) and Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH), effective Nov. 19, 2024. These splits adjust share prices relative to their net asset values, with BTC shares increasing fivefold and ETH shares rising tenfold, while reducing the number of outstanding shares proportionally.

Grayscale's Bitcoin and Ethereum Mini ETFs See Share Prices Multiply

IBIT options went live Tuesday in a first, a move that market participants widely expect to draw more institutional interest in bitcoin (BTC). Here's how they could impact the market.

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