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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 2013, Howells accidentally threw out the hard drive his bitcoin stash that he had mined in 2009, worth around $1 million at the time but which now would be worth over $520 million.

Man Who Accidentally Sent $527M in Bitcoins to Dump Sues Local Council to Retrieve Them: Report

Bitcoin was down bad at the start of this month. Now it's trading for more than $66,000 per coin.

'Uptober' Hopes Return as Bitcoin Price Blasts Past $65,000

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has broken the $65,000 mark, trading at $65,840 at the time of writing, up 5.4% over the past 24 hours. What Happened: Crypto trader Stockmoney Lizards has turned bullish, noting that while many are anticipating further lows, they may soon be left behind due to several indicators: Bull Market Bottom: Bitcoin is in a bull market, having experienced a 90% pump in February and March.

Bitcoin Slams Through $65K: 4 Reasons Why 'Uptober' Is Back On The Table

As liquidity grows, institutional investors and options strategies could fuel the long-term expansion of the bitcoin ETF market.

Liquidity and Options Pave the Way for Bitcoin ETF Market Expansion

Trading firm QCP Capital said the move was similar to BTC's price action in 2016 and 2020 before the U.S. elections.

Bitcoin Breaks $65K, as Price Action Compared to Prior U.S. Election Cycles

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) finds itself in a favorable position regardless of the outcome. The election, featuring Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, presents a unique scenario for the cryptocurrency market.

Harris Or Trump, Bitcoin To Be In Win-Win Position Irrespective Of Who Wins The White House: 'Not Looking At This Election As A Make-Or-Break Moment'

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw an inflow surge totaling $407 million last week. The inflow was driven primarily by shifting political winds rather than monetary policy considerations.

Bitcoin Closes In On $65K As ETFs See Over $400M In Net Inflows

According to a recent analysis by the New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), Bitcoin has demonstrated superior returns compared to various asset classes, despite its notable volatility.

Bitcoin Outperforms Other Asset Classes, NYDIG Analysis Reveals

Bitcoin has risen approximately 2.14% in the past 24 hours, trading at around $64,300 in Monday afternoon sessions in Asia.

Bitcoin Approaches $64,000 Amidst Chinese Equity Rebound

Ethereum

But interestingly, as of press time, searching for “DOGE” still shows Dogecoin's price chart.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Charts Have Disappeared From Google Search Results

Other crypto-related terms paint a mixed picture, with “NFTs” and “DeFi” also at the lows, while hot topics like “memecoins” are on the rise.

Google weekly relative search volume for ‘bitcoin' hits lowest level in a year

"Investors were hoping Saturday's event with China's finance ministry would hold all the answers; instead, it was too top level to sustain the market's optimism.

A China ‘Tsunami' Has Suddenly Hit Crypto As The Bitcoin Price Smashes $65,000

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 14, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Nears $65K as Chinese Stocks Rebound

Solv Protocol's SolvBTC product has more than 20,000 BTC staked ($1.24 billion) deployed across 10 major blockchain networks.

Solv Raises $11M to Grow the $1.3B Bitcoin Staking Protocol

As of Oct. 14, 2024, bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $64,905, with its 24-hour range spanning from $62,059 to $64,915. The leading cryptocurrency's market capitalization sits at $1.28 trillion, while 24-hour trading volume has reached $29.38 billion.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Bulls Poised for Breakout as Price Hovers Near $65K

James Howells, etched in the history books for accidentally discarding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), which is worth more than half a billion dollars today, took a major step in retrieving them. What Happened: In a last-ditch effort, the Wales-based software engineer filed a lawsuit against Newport City Council for roughly 495.31 million British pounds, or about $647 million, in damages for repeatedly denying his request to excavate the landfill site housing the discarded hard drive, which contains around 8,000 units of Bitcoin, as reported by WalesOnline.

Man Who Accidentally Threw Hard Drive Containing 8,000 Bitcoins Worth Half A Billion Dollars In Landfill Sues Local City Council For Not Excavating The Site

October could be a harder month for the miners with the network hashrate currently 11% higher while the bitcoin price is up only about 5%, the report said.

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Fell in September, Jefferies Says

Samara has mandated Pareto Securities to manage bond issuance, which aims to increase bitcoin reserves and expand its investment portfolio.

Samara Asset Group Plans up to $32.8M Bond to Expand Bitcoin Holdings

A top crypto strategist known for making timely Bitcoin calls is outlining a price level where he thinks BTC's eight-month consolidation could come to a close. Pseudonymous analyst DonAlt tells his 589,100 followers on the social media platform X that he believes Bitcoin will gather more bullish momentum if it clears a crucial resistance area.

Top Analyst Unveils Level Where Bitcoin Finally Escapes ‘Endless Chop' – Here's His Forecast

Google search volumes for "Bitcoin" have just reached a one-year low while interest in memecoins continues to soar.

Google Search Volumes in Bitcoin Wanes as Memecoins Steal Spotlight in 2024

Crypto majors moved higher Monday while memecoins led weekend action. PLUS: China stimulus announcements fell short of expectations, but traders' hopes remain high.

Bitcoin Begins the Week on a High, Jumps Above $64K

China's Finance Minister outlined the country's plans to provide a fiscal stimulus package to reinvigorate its economy on Saturday.

Bitcoin nears $64,000 with Chinese equities rebounding on stimulus optimism

Prominent cryptocurrency advocates Mark Cuban and Max Keiser criticized former President Donald Trump's move to proceed with the sale of tokens tied to his much-touted cryptocurrency project, World Liberty Financial (WLFI). What Happened: Billionaire investor and popular face on television, Cuban stated, “I'll let this stand on its own,” while reacting to Trump's announcement of the upcoming sale.

Mark Cuban Questions Trump's Motive Behind WLFI Token Sale—Former Prez Failed In The 'Bitcoin IQ Test,' Says Max Keiser

China vowed to "significantly increase" its debt to support its economy on Saturday but provided no details on the size of its stimulus.

Bitcoin Jumps, Asian Stocks Mixed as Traders Assess China's Economic Stimulus

James Howells is suing Newport City Council after a decade-long fight to recover a hard drive containing 7,500 bitcoins, now worth nearly $500 million, mistakenly dumped in 2013. The council has repeatedly denied excavation requests, citing environmental concerns. Howells claims the data is recoverable.

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