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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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The move brings Bitwise's total assets under management to $4.5 billion and adds nine European crypto ETPs to its product offerings.

Bitwise acquires physical bitcoin ETP issuer ETC Group amidst European expansion

Institutional investors are showing resilience in the face of market volatility, according to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Invest. What Happened: In a fresh analysis of Q2 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) 13-F filings, Hougan highlighted a 30% increase in institutional involvement with Bitcoin ETFs, even as cryptocurrency prices faced downward pressure during the quarter.

Institutional Bitcoin ETF Investors Display Diamond Hands Despite Market Volatility, Says Bitwise CIO

Ethereum

Digital commodity analyst Alexander Good analyzed cryptocurrency market's position within the broader financial and political landscape, arguing that its acceptance in mainstream circles has significantly increased. What Happened: Good argued in a detailed post on X on Monday that cryptocurrency is "inherently a right-wing asset class" due to its focus on highlighting excessive debt issues, which has historically hindered its institutional adoption.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Have 'Official Blessing' From Establishment Due To Geopolitics And Growing Debt Burden, Analyst Argues

Why we need a decentralized solution to domain names, and namespaces to find content on the internet, that is beyond the control of centralized third parties.

Not Your Keys, Not Your Name: Here's Why Naming is the Next Killer App for Bitcoin

Digital asset investment products witnessed modest inflows of $30 million over the past week, reflecting a cautious market environment influenced by recent macroeconomic developments. What Happened: Despite these gains, the broader cryptocurrency market continues to experience significant volatility, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) currently trading at $58,490, down 3% over the last 24 hours and 13% over the past month.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Start The Week Down 2.5%—Are Modest ETF Flows To Blame?

Bitcoin and crypto traders are braced for Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell to signal the Fed will start cutting U.S.

‘Golden Opportunity'—Bitcoin And Crypto Are Suddenly Braced For A ‘Critical' Fed Price Earthquake

The Bitcoin (BTC) price continues to move sideways above the current support at $57,000, but below the moving average lines.

Bitcoin Price Stabilizes Above $57,000 And Moves Sideways

As of August 19, 2024, bitcoin is trading at $58,061, with a 24-hour intraday range between $57,918 and $60,191. The crypto asset saw a trading volume of $20.7 billion and maintains a market capitalization of $1.14 trillion.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Faces Continued Downward Pressure

Bernstein analysts noted that there is strong investor interest in bitcoin miners to consider a shift to AI.

Bernstein notes growing investor interest in bitcoin miners pivoting to AI

A widely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin's (BTC) current correction is reminiscent of its price action about five years ago.

Here's Why Bitcoin (BTC) Is Likely Mirroring 2019 Price Action, According to Analyst Benjamin Cowen

94% of Bitcoin's total supply cap of 21 million has now been mined through its predictable issuance schedule. Bitcoin's controlled scarcity makes the remaining supply provably rare.

94% of Bitcoin's Supply Has Now Been Issued

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says that institutions are making their way over to crypto markets as the count of corporate holders of Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) grows.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Says Institutions Still Coming to Crypto, Calls Bitcoin ETFs Big Tents for Investors

A similar yen outperformance early this month, triggered carry unwind and rocked risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

Attention Bitcoin Traders, the Japanese Yen Is Strengthening Again

GameFi heavy TON outperformed the CoinDesk 20 during the Monday trading day in Asia.

TON Leads Crypto Majors as BTC, ETH Remain Flat

Ex-Goldman Sachs executive Raoul Pal believes that the US government accumulating millions of Bitcoin (BTC) is not all good news for the crypto king. During the recent Bitcoin2024 Conference, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that his administration would stockpile four million Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset if he won the election.

US Government Can Manipulate Bitcoin if It Stockpiles 4,000,000 BTC, Warns Macro Guru Raoul Pal

The police carried out a special operation last week to bust bitcoin mining activities involving electricity theft, Bernama reported.

Malaysian authorities arrest seven individuals for power theft linked to bitcoin mining: report

Venture capitalist and businessman Peter Thiel weighed in on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), while he discussed technological innovation in the recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast aired Friday. What Happened: “Bitcoin was a big invention.

Peter Thiel Calls Bitcoin 'Moderately Big Invention' Compared With The Internet: It Was 'Systematically Underestimated' For The First 10-11 Years Of Its Existence

Benjamin Cowen, founder of Into The Cryptoverse, doubts that Bitcoin (BTC)'s market dominance will return to its December 2020 levels, before the asset's price surged dramatically.

Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Dominance Unlikely to Reach Previous Highs

Franklin Templeton, a leading asset management firm, has filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a new exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Franklin Templeton Files for ‘EZPZ' Crypto Index ETF Offering Exposure to BTC and ETH

Despite the indecision in crypto, some analysts and investment trading desks remain optimistic for the remainder of the year.

Analysts Remain Bullish on Crypto for 2024 as Bitcoin Dips Below $59,000

Peter Schiff, a prominent gold advocate and vocal critic of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), recently expressed his doubts about the future of the leading cryptocurrency. Schiff, who has been skeptical of Bitcoin, is contemplating speaking at a Bitcoin conference in 2025.

Peter Schiff Says He Discussed Bitcoin Conference Appearance In May 2025 But Isn't Sure King Crypto Will Be A 'Thing' By Then

On Aug. 15, 2024, the white paper for BitVM2 was published, outlining significant advancements in Bitcoin's layer two (L2) capabilities. Building on the foundation laid by BitVM version 1, BitVM2 aims to bridge Bitcoin to second layers with improved scalability and security.

BitVM Version 2 Introduces New Era for Bitcoin L2 Scaling Solutions

New research from VanEck reveals that Bitcoin (BTC) miners are shifting to artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing. In a thread on the social media platform X, Matthew Sigel, the head of digital assets research at VanEck, says that BTC miners are utilizing technology to earn profits through strategic arbitrage.

Bitcoin Miners Shifting to Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing, According to VanEck Analysts

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the best-selling book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” is urging for a shift towards Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a crucial part of a diversified financial strategy. What Happened: In a post on X, Kiyosaki emphasized the importance of preparing for economic uncertainty by investing in assets outside the traditional financial system.

'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Author Robert Kiyosaki Urges Shift To Bitcoin Amid Economic Uncertainty: 'Panics In Capital Markets Are Visible, Why Take The Chance'

While Bitcoin's hashprice has been languishing below $44 per petahash per second (PH/s) each day, the network's hashrate is beginning to climb once more. Between Aug. 9 and Aug. 17, the hashrate increased from 612 exahash per second (EH/s) to 637 EH/s, adding 25 EH/s over eight days.

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