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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 a recent interview with Anthony Scaramucci, crypto analyst Noelle Acheson offered insights on the interplay between macroeconomics and cryptocurrency, highlighting Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) potential as a hedge against economic instability. What Happened: In an episode of Wealthion, Acheson views Bitcoin and gold as safeguards against currency debasement and political turmoil.

Crypto Expert Tells Anthony Scaramucci That Gold And Bitcoin Are Safeguards Against Currency Debasement

Quant analyst PlanB believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is on the verge of having an explosive 2020-style breakout to new highs. PlanB tells his 1.9 million followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin has been consolidating near $60,000 range similar to how it did near $10,000 in 2020. “$60,000 is the new $10,000.

PlanB Says Only Matter of Time Before Bitcoin Explodes Upward – Here's His Outlook

Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan has drawn a provocative parallel between Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) role in preserving wealth and the pursuit of longevity in healthcare, both framed as resistance against state control. What Happened: In an interview, Srinivasan asserted, “Bitcoin is about stopping the state from slowly draining your wealth, and Don't Die is about stopping the state from slowly draining your health.

Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan Says Bitcoin Is About Stopping The State From Slowly Draining Your Wealth

Benchmark says recent crypto-supportive developments could encourage MicroStrategy to generate yield by lending part of its bitcoin holdings.

Benchmark says MicroStrategy could soon generate yield by lending its bitcoin holdings

Ben Arc and the talented team of developers behind LNbits are helping users do more with Lightning.

Building LNbits — the WordPress for Your Bitcoin Lightning Node — With Ben Arc

Core (CRYPTO: CORE), a blockchain platform that aims to unlock Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-powered decentralized finance (DeFi), has become the largest Bitcoin sidechain in terms of Total Value Locked (TVL), according to data from DeFiLlama. What Happened: The platform now accounts for 26.4% of the total TVL across all Bitcoin sidechains, with over $300 million in locked assets.

Core Emerges As Leading Bitcoin Sidechain By Total Value Locked

According to metrics shared by Ki Young Ju, the founder and CEO of cryptoquant.com, mining pools in China currently dominate 55% of Bitcoin's network hashrate, while U.S.-based mining pools control about 40%.

US Miners Gain Ground as Chinese Pools Lead Bitcoin Hashrate: Cryptoquant

Just like last week, another miner from Bitcoin's earliest days has come back to life—and this one might be selling off their coins.

Another Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whale Is Moving Coins After 15 Years

Luke Gromen, president and founder of research firm Forest For The Trees, warns that the U.S. dollar-centric global monetary system is breaking down but gold and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) are well-positioned assets. What Happened: In a recent interview, Gromen argued that the U.S. government's fiscal situation has become so precarious that it now requires negative real interest rates and continued stock market gains to remain solvent.

Bitcoin Is 'Gold With A Leverage,' Says Expert Who Sees US Government In Big Trouble Over Debt Burden

Citrea's aim is to use Bitcoin as a settlement layer to make it "the foundation for the world's finance."

Bitcoin Rollup Citrea Deploys BitVM-Based Bridge 'Clementine' on Testnet

Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has sold 44,609 shares of its ARKB spot Bitcoin ETF, amounting to $2.8 million.

Ark Invest Sells $2.8 Million in Spot Bitcoin ETF Shares

Analysts are forecasting significant bitcoin growth in Q4, driven by increased institutional support and favorable market conditions.

Analysts see bitcoin poised for breakout in Q4 as institutional demand and innovation fuel crypto surge

An early bitcoin whale has made waves in the crypto world, according to the onchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence. This long-time holder transferred five bitcoins to Kraken, while still sitting on an impressive 1,215 BTC—worth a hefty $77 million as of today.

2009 Bitcoin Whale Moves 5 BTC to Kraken, Holds Over 1,200 BTC

The CIO of Bitcoin asset manager Bitwise claims the "most powerful people in finance" are buying Bitcoin and crypto. He says nearly 70% of top financial advisors at a recent summit owned Bitcoin and crypto personally.

Bitwise CIO Says 'Most Powerful People in Finance' Are Buying Bitcoin And Crypto

In a recent interview, Mark Moss, a veteran investor and Bitcoin advocate, offered an optimistic outlook on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) future, highlighting several key factors driving its potential growth. What Happened: In an interview with Bitcoin influencer Natalie Brunell, Moss emphasized the importance of "zooming out" to understand Bitcoin's trajectory.

Veteran Investor Mark Moss Predicts Bitcoin To Surge To $300K If Donald Trump Wins The Election

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot ETFs recorded a small net inflow of $4.56 million on Monday as miner revenues signal a potential uptrend in the making. What Happened: Significant contributions came from Fidelity's ETF (CBOE: FBTC), which added $24.93 million, and the BlackRock ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT), with an inflow of $11.54 million.

Bitcoin ETFs See $4.5M Inflow, But Miners Could Actually Cause The Next Big Move Up

The wallet first started moving bitcoin to Kraken three weeks ago and has moved 10 BTC so far in three separate transactions.

Bitcoin Miner From Network's Earliest Months is Sending BTC to Kraken

Bitcoin's price increase has influenced a key market indicator that suggests potential for further gains, according to CryptoQuant.

CryptoQuant says bitcoin's ‘supply in profit' level signals potential for further gains

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According to the latest figures from sosovalue.xyz, spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pulled in $4.56 million in inflows, while ether ETFs saw a hefty outflow of $79.21 million on Monday. Mixed Day for Crypto ETFs Spot bitcoin ETFs had a positive day on Monday as three funds attracted inflows during the session.

Bitcoin ETFs Boosted by Inflows, Ether ETFs Hit by $79.21M Outflow

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 24, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Little Changed in Face of PBOC Rate Cut

One analyst recommended medium-level exposure, "to capture potential gains while protecting against the possibility of a near-term dip."

Bitcoin Is Nearing Key Support Levels, But Analysts Advise Caution

China has unleashed a flood of stimulus measures designed to prop up its stalling economy, hot on the heels of the U.S.

Forget The Fed—China Could Be About To Quietly Blow Up The Bitcoin Price And Crypto Market

Defying typical September trends, bitcoin's resilience hints at a potential breakout from its prolonged downtrend.

Bitcoin's Trading Range Extends Beyond 125 Days as September Shows Resilience

The Cathie Wood-led firm has sold a total of $17.5 million of the spot Bitcoin ETF from its ARKW fund but still holds $139.7 million of ARKB.

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest offloads another $2.8 million worth of its own spot Bitcoin ETF

While excitement online for the approval was palpable, there's debate around just how bullish Bitcoin options could be.

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