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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.

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor once said that you should never hold Bitcoin for less than four years because you are guaranteed to not lose money. Here are the facts.

The Worst Return From Bitcoin Investing Comes From Short-Term Holding

Michael Saylor once claimed that you should never hold Bitcoin for less than four years because you are guaranteed to not lose money.

The Worst Return From Holding Bitcoin

The Bitcoin, held in 12 wallets, was seized from a drug dealer who claims the seed phrases were lost in a break-in.

Irish Criminal Assets Bureau Unable to Access Drug Dealer's $378 Million in Seized Bitcoin

However, a "full-on melt-up" to $100,000 in a few months would require a broader crypto rally to juice market sentiment, Matt Hougan said.

Bitcoin's potential ‘melt-up' to $80,000 outlined by Bitwise CIO

The $1.5 billion bet on the election is "real money in play and bettors would bet on probability than actually reflecting their bias," analysts said.

Bitcoin Price Will Be 'Range Bound' While US Election Is Too Close to Call: Bernstein

The long straddle involving the November expiry $66,000 call and put options crossed the tape on Deribit early Wednesday.

Whale Alert: $1M BTC Trade Bets on Volatility Expansion Outside $53K-$87K Range

A win for Kamala Harris could see bitcoin test the $40,000 range again, Bernstein analysts led by Gautam Chhugani added.

Bernstein reiterates bitcoin could hit $80-90k if Trump wins presidency amid Polymarket odds divergence

He will serve probation at a Las Vegas senior care facility. If he leaves, he will be required to wear a monitoring device.

86-Year-Old Former Lawyer to Pay $14 Million for Running Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme

staking Bitcoin protocol Babylon has achieved a major milestone, pulling in 23,891.67071126 BTC in confirmed total value locked (TVL) and attracting 25.31K stakers after lifting the cap on its second staking round. This significant increase in participation underscores strong investor confidence and robust demand within Babylon's decentralized finance (defi) ecosystem.

Bitcoin Staking Protocol Babylon Attracts About 24,000 BTC in Deposits

With Bitcoin (BTC) consolidating below its 2021 high of $69,000, veteran cryptocurrency analyst Bob Loukas believes the leading digital asset is on the verge of its most explosive stage yet.

Analyst Predicts 'Explosive' Bitcoin Growth to $150K as Four-Year Cycle Advances

Most crypto spot and futures trading are conducted against stablecoin pairs - and an increase signals capital parked on the sidelines to deploy on favorable catalysts.

Record Stablecoin Liquidity, Spike in BTC Transactions Could Fuel Bitcoin Price Surge

The world's largest Bitcoin conference kicks off today in Amsterdam, featuring speakers like Jack Mallers and Adam Back. Watch the live stream as European Bitcoin leaders discuss its future.

WATCH: The World's Largest Bitcoin Conference Is Happening In Amsterdam

A widely followed crypto analyst believes Bitcoin (BTC) is poised for one more liquidation event before sparking a fresh bull run. Trader Justin Bennett tells his 112,400 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin's heatmap suggests that BTC bulls have piled up long positions at $57,000.

Trader Issues Bitcoin Warning, Says BTC Bulls Likely To Be Liquidated Before Real Rally Begins

Spot bitcoin ETFs experienced $18.66 million in net outflows on Wednesday, with Fidelity's FBTC recording $48.82 million in outflows.

US spot bitcoin ETFs experienced $18.6 million in net outflows yesterday, dominated by Fidelity's FBTC

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A compelling expose could have impacted bitcoin and the broader market's prices, but the crypto community is largely brushing off HBO's hyped documentary.

Crypto Majors BTC, ETH, XRP Little Changed as HBO Calls Peter Todd the Bitcoin Creator

With the new integration, Coinbase users can send Bitcoin to Taproot addresses, joining platforms like OKX, Binance, and Kraken.

Coinbase Users Can Finally Send Bitcoin to Taproot Addresses

Renowned economist Peter Schiff poked fun at Michael Saylor, recommending that the MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) boss buy the huge stash of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) that the U.S. government planned to sell. What Happened: On Tuesday, Schiff took to X to express his views on the U.S. government's decision to sell 69,370 BTC it had seized from the dark web marketplace Silk Road.

Peter Schiff Encourages MicroStrategy Founder Micheal Saylor To 'Borrow' Another $4.3B To Buy Bitcoin That US Plans To Sell: 'Once In A While, The Government Does Something Smart'

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, HBO premiered its highly anticipated documentary “Money Electric,” offering a deep dive into the origins of Bitcoin.

HBO Documentary Suggests Peter Todd as the Real Face Behind Bitcoin

The hotly-awaited HBO documentary purportedly revealing the real identity of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) creator Satoshi Nakamoto just aired, but does it truly unveil one of the most enduring mysteries of our time? What happened: The documentary titled “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery,” directed by investigative filmmaker Cullen Hoback, has sparked interest ever since its cinematic trailer was dropped last week.

Peter Todd Is Satoshi Nakamoto? Bitcoin Core Developer Denies HBO Documentary Claims: 'I'm Not Satoshi'

While "Money Electric" offers an intriguing look into the early days of Bitcoin, the search for Nakamoto remains a mystery.

‘I'm Not Satoshi': HBO Documentary Money Electric Misfires on Bitcoin Creator Reveal

Airing Tuesday night, "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery" seeks to solve one of the internet's oldest and biggest mysteries.

HBO documentary suggests Peter Todd is Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, who denies it online

Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon pulled in 23,000 BTC from holders Tuesday—but this time, the round didn't jack up network fees.

Bitcoin Holders Lock Up $1.4 Billion as Babylon Staking Expands

HBO documentary film maker Cullen Hoback has named Peter Todd, a bitcoin core developer who has been involved with bitcoin since 2010, as who he believes to be the real-world identity of Satoshi Nakamoto

Who Is Peter Todd, The Man Named By HBO As Bitcoin's Mystery Creator Satoshi Nakamoto?

A Russian investigator was convicted of accepting roughly $73 million in Bitcoin from an organized crime group he had been looking into.

Bitcoin Bribe Worth $73 Million Lands Russian Investigator 16-Year Prison Sentence

On Tuesday, while bitcoin dipped more than 2% against the U.S. dollar, shares of the business intelligence firm Microstrategy soared over 6% from the day before. The company's stock has outpaced bitcoin's performance this year, climbing over 185% since January compared to bitcoin's 47% increase.

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