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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.

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Bitcoin's price is currently retesting its "Bull Market Support Band" trend indicator, where prices often rebounded from pullbacks during uptrends.

Bitcoin Bounce Above $62K Quickly Fades; Ether, XRP, ADA, LINK Lose as Torrid October Continues

On-chain analytics provider Spot On Chain highlighted a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) whale's activity as the apex crypto is trying to hold on to the $62,000 mark. What Happened: The platform reported that the Bitcoin whale deposited on a centralized exchange as the market dropped amid escalating geopolitical tensions The whale had reportedly accumulated a net 3,933 BTC (worth $234 million) from Binance between Aug. 29 and Sep. 15.

Crypto Whale Dumped $46 Million BTC As Geopolitical Tensions Rise: What Is Going On?

In a report by Glassnode and researchers Cryptovizart and Ukuria OC, bitcoin has reclaimed a key short-term cost basis after the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut. This recovery signals the potential for further price momentum, although broader market conditions remain cautious.

New Bitcoin Investors Show Confidence Amid Market Recovery, Says Glassnode

Following a 5% drop on Tuesday, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 0.3% to $61,680 on Wednesday afternoon, with analysts cautioning traders about potential further downside if key support levels don't hold. What Happened: Alex Kuptsikevich, senior market analyst at FxPro said a technical factor added to the selling: the day before, BTCUSD had fallen below its 200-day moving average, reinforcing the exit of ‘weak hands' from the asset.

Bitcoin Drops Below $62,000 As Analysts Warn Of Potential Further Decline

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) has become one way many investors have found to get into Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Looking at the returns of the two over the past three years, investing in MicroStrategy has been far superior to investing in Bitcoin.

MicroStrategy's Returns Are 3X Higher Than Bitcoin: Time to Buy?

Bitcoin's demand has shown signs of stabilization, but a more significant uptick is required in Q4 to support higher prices, analysts said.

Bitcoin demand stabilizes, but needs stronger growth for Q4 rally: CryptoQuant

Cryptocurrency experts are advising traders to remain vigilant and potentially reduce their long positions if Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trades below a critical support level amid conflicting signals in the broader economic landscape. What Happened: According to the latest 10x Research report, the crucial level to watch is the 21-week moving average, currently sitting at $60,918.

Bitcoin Bulls Should Watch This Crucial Level: 10x Research

The SLNT Submersible Faraday Backpack may be a bit of a splurge, but it has all the features a Bitcoin privacy expert could want.

This $1,000 Faraday Backpack Will Protect Your Bitcoin

The best charts to read are the simplest. Bitcoin's chart right now could be on the first page of a book called "Technical analysis 101.

Bitcoin: What Next? Three Things To Watch Out For.

On Tuesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $242.53 million exit, following a sharp drop in bitcoin's value. Similarly, the nine spot ethereum ETFs experienced a loss of $48.52 million in the day's trading. Fidelity and Grayscale Lead the Pack in Tuesday's ETF Outflows After a series of positive inflows, the 12 U.S.

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $242M While Ethereum Funds Follow With $48M in Losses

Proton Management has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it by Swan Bitcoin, arguing that the claims are fundamentally flawed.

Proton Management Seeks Dismissal of Swan Bitcoin Lawsuit, Calls it ‘fatally flawed'

Whale crypto trader Eugene Ng Ah Sio outlined his approach on trading cryptocurrencies in times of global uncertainty, hinting at a contrarian strategy. What Happened: The trader said on X (formerly Twitter) he is selling when everyone is aggressively buying altcoins and starting to buy when people begin to lose faith that the market dip was just leveraged longs being flushed out.

How To Trade Bitcoin During Geopolitical Tensions? Here's One Whale Trader's Approach

In its Oct. 2 market analysis, QCP Capital highlights the effect of escalating Middle Eastern conflicts on traditional financial (tradefi) assets and the cryptocurrency market. According to QCP's researchers, the market response has been muted in tradefi, but risk assets and digital currencies like bitcoin (BTC) faced more substantial losses.

QCP Capital: Middle East Tensions Hit Bitcoin Harder Than Traditional Markets

Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments, sees a bullish outlook for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) driven by improving macro conditions and the impact of spot ETFs. What Happened: In an interview on the Blockworks Macro podcast, Edwards highlighted that the market is at "the exact opposite point" of November 2021, when the Fed began aggressive rate hikes.

Bitcoin 'Tends To Lag Gold By A Few Months' And Is Destined For Upside, Says Expert

I have been intrigued by the significant increase in global liquidity during 2024, driven by extensive money printing and debt expansion, and how it impacts Bitcoin's price.

Vivek: Unsurprisingly, The Bitcoin Price Follows Global Liquidity

Bitcoin is entering a period of traditionally positive performance, according to the latest analysis from Cryptoquant and its researchers. However, for bitcoin to reach new highs, increasing demand will be crucial as current levels remain stagnant.

Bitcoin Enters Positive Seasonal Trend, Demand Key to Further Growth: Cryptoquant

Geopolitical tensions triggered consecutive daily declines of almost 4% in bitcoin's price.

Short-Term Holders Send $3B in Bitcoin to Exchanges at a Loss as Mideast Tensions Rise

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 2, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Returns to $61K After Tuesday's Dump

Economist and macro trader Alex Krüger voiced caution about the sudden market optimism, coined as "Uptober", highlighting the looming uncertainty of the U.S. election year and its potential impact on market volatility. What Happened: Krüger highlighted the unexpected bullishness following the last FOMC meeting but emphasized that it was two weeks ago, and the situation has since evolved.

Why Bitcoin's 'Uptober' Won't Be A Smooth Ride: It's The Election, Silly

"Minor corrections are in the offing in the market. Altcoins, particularly ETH will show growth," one analyst said in a note.

Bitcoin Liquidations Top $500 Million After Sharp Market Correction

As Democrats seek a "crypto reset," support for a strategic Bitcoin reserve gains momentum with a key endorsement from Representative Ro Khanna.

Bipartisan Support Builds For Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

A popular on-chain analyst says Bitcoin (BTC) is no longer looking bearish based on several key indicators. Pseudonymous on-chain sleuth Checkmate tells his 98,300 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin's Active-Value-to-Investor-Value (AVIV) ratio has moved from a downtrend signal to a neutral one.

Bitcoin ‘No Longer Bearish' As Several Indicators Turn Green, Says On-Chain Analyst

The outflows snapped an eight-day winning streak as BTC lost as much as 6% amid an acute heightening of tensions in the Middle East.

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $242.6M, Biggest Outflow Since Sept. 3

The thesis that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) would keep investors' wealth secured during geopolitical risks was negated after the leading cryptocurrency plunged along with stocks over fears of a full-fledged war in the Middle East. What happened: The world's largest cryptocurrency slipped below $62,000, down about 3.52%, as news of Iran launching a missile barrage toward Israel spooked markets.

Bitcoin's Safe Haven Narrative Comes Under Pressure Amid Iran-Israel War Fears, Investors Prefer Gold During Crisis

In a recent interview, Michael Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy, predicted a significant boost for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) with the advent of options trading on ETFs. This forecast comes amidst ongoing discussions about the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions and their potential impact on Bitcoin prices.

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