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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.

Bitcoin (BTC) has been unable to break through the $62,000 mark while maintaining support at $58,000.

Bitcoin Struggles to Gain Bullish Momentum Amid Market Uncertainty

Real Vision analyst Jamie Coutts believes Bitcoin (BTC) could be on the cusp of a massive rally based on one factor historically associated with bullishness. Coutts says momentum in global liquidity is “starting to accelerate higher, ” offering the perfect bullish setup for Bitcoin.

Catalyst That's Historically Led to a Massive Bitcoin Rally Is Gaining Momentum, Says Analyst Jamie Coutts

Institutional investors, including global investment banks and hedge funds, filed their second-quarter 13F reports, revealing significant positions held in spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs. What Happened: Global investment bank Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) made its debut in the cryptocurrency ETF market, disclosing holdings of $419 million for the period from March to June.

Goldman Sachs Makes Blockbuster Debut, Adds Over $400M In Bitcoin ETF Position In Q2 As Morgan Stanley Pulls Back

Bitcoin sidechain developers released a whitepaper on the second version of Bitcoin Virtual Machine, BitVM2, and the updated BitVM Bridge.

Bitcoin sidechain developers unveil BitVM2 whitepaper with improved scaling capabilities

Other exchanges have also withdrawn their applications, but some have re-filed.

NYSE Scrubs Plan to List Bitcoin ETF Options

Viktor Pershikov, a Russian expert in financial markets, has explored the opportunities that crypto and bitcoin will bring to Russia following the laws approved recently by President Putin. Pershikov stated that, while some cryptocurrencies present interesting opportunities as payment tools, ultimately, no cryptocurrency can currently substitute for the U.S. dollar.

While Useful, Bitcoin Will Not Replace the U.S. Dollar, Russian Analyst Warns

Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has reported holdings of $418 million in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the second quarter. Its biggest position is a $238 million stake in Blackrock's Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). In contrast, Morgan Stanley reduced its bitcoin ETF holdings.

Goldman Sachs Discloses $418 Million Bitcoin ETF Holdings

Ethereum

Exchange Nasdaq ISE, LLC filed two notices to withdraw proposals to list and trade options on both spot Bitcoin ETFs and Ethereum ETFs.

Nasdaq ISE, LLC withdraws proposals to list and trade options on spot Ethereum and Bitcoin products

Investment advisors including Wall Street giants Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley were among the biggest holders of spot ETFs as of June 30 as clients amped up their crypto allocations to a total of $4.7 billion.

Goldman Sachs Joins Morgan Stanley in Holding Bitcoin ETFs as Institutional Interest Grows: 13F Wrap

Last October's publication of the "BitVM" paradigm inspired a wave of projects aiming to build layer-2 networks and protocols secured by the largest and oldest blockchain. The latest version brings efficiency gains and overcomes critical shortcomings.

Bitcoin's Programmability Draws Closer to Reality as Robin Linus Delivers 'BitVM2'

A recent study by Cyber Metals, a JM Bullion company, analyzed the sentiment, vocabulary, and profanity within popular investment subreddits on Reddit, uncovering distinct trends in how different communities discuss stocks, crypto assets, and precious metals. The findings highlight the unique culture of each subreddit, reflecting the diverse moods and attitudes of online investors.

Study: Crypto and Bitcoin Lead as Reddit's Most Mentioned Words in Investment Forums

As the cryptocurrency industry matures, a TradFi behemoth has claimed the title that once defined a crypto native.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Gains Help BlackRock Flip Grayscale's Assets Tally

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are down, causing long liquidations to spike to highest in around two weeks. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $56,980 -3.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,536 -4.9% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $139.1 -3.7% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09905 -3.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001321 -3.1% Notable Developments: Blockchain Unicorn 5ire Launches Mainnet Following 1M Monthly Testnet Transactions Bitcoin Miners' Profits Dipped In July Compared To June: Jeffries MSTX Becomes First Single-Stock Leveraged ETF For MicroStrategy Stock, Offers 175% Exposure Bettors Dismiss Recession Fears: Polymarket Shows Only 7% Chance Of US Downturn In 2024 Crypto Heists Surge 84% In 2024 With Over $1.58B Stolen, Says Report Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin's large transaction volume increased by 3.2%, while daily active addresses dropped by 4.9%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Continue Chaotic Ups And Downs, Trader Hopes It's The 'Final Weeks Of Pain'

Long-term Bitcoin (BTC) holders are suddenly rapidly accumulating massive amounts of the top digital asset by market cap, according to blockchain analytics platform Glassnode.

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Accumulate Over $22,058,146,000 in BTC Over the Past Three Months, According to Glassnode

A closely followed crypto analyst said that Bitcoin (BTC) could dip below the $50,000 mark if one major support level fails to hold.

Analyst Says Bitcoin Primed To Crash Below $50,000 if Major Level Holds, Updates Outlook on Sui and Helium

The blame this time can't be laid on macro jitters as stocks are up big again, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 both more than erasing early August declines.

Bitcoin Tumbles Back Under $58K as Crypto Quickly Crumbles Thursday Afternoon

Long positions are being rekt left and right as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other top cryptocurrencies fall rapidly despite stock market gains.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Prices Suddenly Plunge as Liquidations Top $175 Million

Goldman Sachs made its debut in the spot bitcoin ETF market in the second quarter, purchasing $418 million worth of bitcoin funds.

Goldman Sachs jumps into bitcoin ETFs while rivals retreat, and one hedge fund gets bullish on miners

Into The Cryptoverse founder Benjamin Cowen predicts Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dominance to reach 60% before the end of 2024, signaling the end of a multi-year trend and potential shifts in the crypto market landscape. What Happened: Cowen argues that Bitcoin dominance, which measures Bitcoin's market share relative to all cryptocurrencies, is in its “final stretch” of a rally that began in 2021.

Bitcoin Market Dominance In Final Stretch, Will Peak At 60% Until December, Analyst Says

Bitcoin miners are expanding their hashing capacity, reaching new record highs despite ongoing challenges in profitability. This report from Cryptoquant Institutional Insights highlights that miners are selling off assets as they face diminishing profit margins and rising operational difficulties.

Cryptoquant: Bitcoin Miners Expand Capacity But Struggle to Stay Profitable

In the wake of recent market turbulence that saw Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) plummet and the VIX spike to 66, crypto and macro experts are analysing the causes and potential implications for both digital assets and traditional markets. What Happened: Chris Cecere welcomed Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart, macro trader Alex Krüger, and Asymmetric founder Joe McCann on the latest episode of "Bits and Bips" to dissect the events and offer their perspectives on what lies ahead.

Bitcoin's Last Downturn Put Sentiment On 'Suicide Watch,' But Experts See A Silver Lining

As the landscape of Bitcoin mining becomes increasingly competitive, the question of profitability takes center stage. With advancements in technology and shifts in the industry, it's crucial to understand how Bitcoin mining remains viable today and how the DeMi Token is redefining access to this opportunity.

Making Bitcoin Mining Work in 2024: The Role of DeMi Token

Marathon Digital stock is up today following the miner's announcement that it bought more Bitcoin after selling senior convertible notes.

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital's Stock Jumps After Buying $250 Million in BTC

On Wednesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw an outflow of $81.36 million, while spot ethereum ETFs experienced a brighter day, bringing in $10.77 million during the trading session. Crypto ETFs Clash: Bitcoin ETFs Stumble With $81M Loss, Ethereum Funds Pull in $10.

Bitcoin ETFs See $81M Outflow as Ethereum ETFs Cash In

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 7% over the past 30 days, with traders to predicting further downside in September. What Happened: Crypto trader Jelle noted that Bitcoin is down around 10% this month, in line with its August performance in the past two years.

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