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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.

Macro guru Raoul Pal believes that the stage is being set for Bitcoin (BTC) to explode to his massive price target. In a video posted on Real Vision's YouTube channel, the former Goldman Sachs executive says Bitcoin tends to rise and fall along with global liquidity cycles.

‘It Has To Be Now' – Raoul Pal Unveils Massive Bitcoin Price Target, Says BTC Repeating 2023 Rally ‘Perfectly'

The government of Bhutan is currently holding over $828 million in bitcoin, according to onchain data by Arkham Intelligence. “Unlike most governments, Bhutan's BTC does not come from law enforcement asset seizures, but from bitcoin mining operations, which have ramped up dramatically since early 2023,” the crypto intelligence firm explained.

Government of Bhutan Holds $828M in Bitcoin, Arkham Data Shows

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has shared his expectation that the price of bitcoin could skyrocket to $500,000 by next year and $1 million by 2030. He referenced Jim Rickards' upcoming book, which warns about the risks AI poses to the global financial system, potentially increasing economic instability.

Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit $500K by 2025, $1M by 2030

Fidelity's FBTC reported the largest inflows worth $26.12 million, and Ark Invest and 21Shares' ARKB saw $21.99 million.

US spot bitcoin ETFs see inflows worth $92 million; BTC edges down

Metrics reveal that although BTC prices climbed 6.97% in September, Bitcoin's hashprice—the anticipated daily revenue from 1 petahash per second (PH/s)—remains ultra-low. This suggests that miners are still dealing with extremely thin profits.

The 5 Month Halving Hangover: Bitcoin Miners Continue to Face Revenue Struggles

Ethereum

The spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a second consecutive day of inflows, as both categories of funds posted gains. On Friday, spot bitcoin ETFs drew in $92 million, while spot ether ETFs collected $2.87 million.

Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Record Second Day of Inflows, Leading to Gains

MicroStrategy, the world's largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has purchased an additional $458.2 million worth of BTC. The business intelligence and “Bitcoin development” firm acquired 7,420 BTC at an average price of approximately $61,750, according to Michael Saylor, the company's co-founder and executive chairman.

MicroStrategy Continues Bitcoin-Buying Spree, Purchases an Additional $458,200,000 Worth of BTC

On Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, blockchain detectives were left stunned when five dormant bitcoin wallets from 2009 suddenly became active. In a fascinating twist, exactly nine years earlier on Sept. 20, 2015, a single block reward from 2009 was spent, with the owner transferring block height 2,800 along with several other block rewards.

A Detailed Analysis of Ancient 2009 Bitcoin Wallet Spending Since 2015

Several ancient Bitcoin addresses are suddenly waking up after more than 15 years and moving hundreds of BTC. Whale-watching bot Whale Alert reports the abrupt awakening of five long-dormant Bitcoin wallets that moved on Friday a total of 250 BTC worth more than $15.9 million at time of transfer.

Ancient Bitcoin Addresses Abruptly Wake Up After Lying Low Since 2009, Move 250 BTC at 8,000,000,000%+ Profit

It was an incredibly busy week in crypto, and Bitcoin and other major coins are on the rise after the Fed cut. How long will it last?

This Week in Coins: Bitcoin Jumps on Fed Decision, Trump Launches DeFi Project

The Bitcoin (BTC) price has resumed its upward momentum and has risen above the moving average lines. Price analysis by Coinidol.com.

Bitcoin's Comeback Begins As It Approaches The $65,000 High

Elon Musk, the Tesla billionaire who is one of the biggest bitcoin and crypto price influencers, has shared details of his secret meeting with El Salvador's bitcoin-backing president Nayib Bukele

The ‘Future Of Humanity'—Elon Musk Reveals Details Of Secret Meeting With El Salvador's Bitcoin President Amid Price Rally

Analyst and trader Kevin Svenson is saying that a historically accurate signal is once again flashing bullish for Bitcoin (BTC).

‘Most Reliable' Bitcoin Signal Flashing Green, According to Crypto Analyst Kevin Svenson – Here's His Outlook

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light for the listing and trading of options for BlackRock Inc.'s (NYSE:BLK) spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). What Happened: The approved options will be listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “IBIT.

SEC Greenlights Options Trading For BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF, Offering New Hedge For Institutional Investors

A woman has been sentenced to over eight years in prison after her murder-for-hire plot using bitcoin fell apart. Melody Sasser attempted to use the dark web to hire a hitman to kill an Alabama resident. She paid nearly $10,000 in cryptocurrency and tried to make the murder look like an accident.

Woman Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison After Failed Bitcoin Murder-for-Hire Plot

According to information from the Salvadoran Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Compass Coffee, a U.S.-based coffee company, has completed an international purchase of Salvadoran coffee using bitcoin. Jorge Cruz, the Salvadoran counterpart in this transaction, explained that he received the payment in less than 10 minutes, bypassing the need for intermediaries in these deals.

US Company Settles Salvadoran Coffee Purchase With Bitcoin

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted approval for the listing and trading of options on the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), a product by Blackrock. This decision introduces a new financial instrument aimed at providing investors with the ability to hedge and manage risk associated with bitcoin exposure.

Blackrock's Ishares Bitcoin Options Get the SEC Green Light

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved options to asset manager BlackRock's spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

SEC approves spot bitcoin ETF options

The SEC has approved the listing and trading of options on BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, marking a significant milestone for Bitcoin integration in traditional finance.

SEC Approves Options Trading on BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT

The SEC has approved BlackRock's proposal to list and trade options for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

SEC greenlights listing and trading options for BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF

Donald Trump is the so-called crypto candidate, but VanEck analysts have made a case for a Kamala Harris win being a bigger boost for Bitcoin.

Could Kamala Harris Be Better for Bitcoin Than Trump? VanEck Thinks So

A closely followed crypto analyst is updating his outlook on a meme asset that has seen staggering gains during the last year.

Trader Updates Outlook on Altcoin That's Exploded Over 23,000% Year-to-Date, Outlines Bullish Target for Bitcoin

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways, with Ethereum outperforming Bitcoin to end the week strong. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $62,907.07 -0.9% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,544.07 +3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $146.17 +1.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1048 -1.4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIBA) $0.00001414 -1.1% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows an increase of 10.5% in large transaction volume and a 4.8% surge in daily active addresses.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin With A Meek Close To A Strong Week: 'Test Zones Coming Up For BTC,' Says Trader

Despite a wider market pullback, the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi on Core (CRYPTO: CORE), Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Layer-2 blockchain, has grown significantly in the second quarter of 2024. What Happened: According to a Messari report, Core's DeFi TVL grew by 1,032% in Q2, reaching $76.4 million.

Core Blockchain's DeFi TVL Skyrockets Over 1000%, Introduces Non-Custodial BTC Staking

September's counter-seasonal price trend has already started to show signs of this divergence trend helping BTC.

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