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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.

Software development firm MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) hasn't been the same since it embraced Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) four years ago, with the firm's stock returning more to its investors than Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) throughout this time. What Happened: MicroStrategy adopted Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset on August 10, 2020, becoming the first publicly listed company to pursue this strategy.

Since Embracing Bitcoin 4 Years Ago, Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Has Outperformed Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Returns

According to recent analysis on CryptoQuant, Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of hitting a "local bottom" in the recent early August sell-off.

Bitcoin Signals Potential Bottom as Market Indicators Turn Bullish

Crypto markets lack a clear anchor and are susceptible to continued position adjustments based on traditional finance markets, one analyst said.

Bitcoin Nears $58K in Selloff Ahead of Busy Data Week

Renowned economist Peter Schiff has reiterated his skepticism towards Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), stating that he has yet to hear a compelling argument that would change his stance. What Happened: Schiff was expressing his views on the leading cryptocurrency during his weekly YouTube podcast Sunday night.

Bitcoin Skeptic Peter Schiff Says He Is 'Open-Minded' But Hasn't Seen Any Convincing Argument To Embrace King Crypto: 'I'm Also Intelligent And Honest'

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Leading cryptocurrencies plunged Sunday as geopolitical tensions soared in the Middle East following Hezbollah's missile attack on Israel. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slide As Middle East Tensions Escalate After Hezbollah's Israel Attack: Trader Says Sentiment Will Remain Bullish As Long As King Crypto Stays Above This Level

CryptoQuant head Ki Young Ju says that on-chain data is signaling that the Bitcoin (BTC) bull market is back on.

Bitcoin On-Chain Indicators Shifting Back to Bull Market, According to CryptoQuant CEO

On Sunday, bitcoin slipped below the $60,000 mark and dipped even further beneath the $59,000 range. The leading cryptocurrency touched an intraday low of $58,315, after previously hitting a high of $61,868 earlier in the day.

Bitcoin Slips Below $59K as Crypto Market Faces $132M in Liquidations

During the first week of August 2024, Bitcoin's hashprice—a key metric that gauges the daily value of one petahash per second (PH/s) of hashpower—dipped to its lowest point in history, sliding below $38 per PH/s.

From Teraflux to Antminer: Exploring the Top ASIC Bitcoin Mining Rigs on the Market Today

According to data from cryptoquant.com, bitcoin reserves on centralized exchanges have plummeted to a level not seen since Nov. 19, 2018. The amount of bitcoin held by these digital trading platforms has been steadily declining since early June 2022.

Bitcoin Reserves on Exchanges Hit 5-Year Low With $5.96B Withdrawn in 30 Days

Santa Monica, California, is launching a new office dedicated to educating the community about Bitcoin (BTC).

California City Launches New ‘Bitcoin Office' Dedicated to ‘Transformative Potential' of BTC

Following the latest difficulty change 11 days ago when the metric increased by 10.5%, Bitcoin's difficulty is estimated to shift downward between 4% to 5.3% on Aug. 14.

Bitcoin Difficulty Reduction Incoming? Miners Brace for a Major Shift on Aug. 14

Xapo Bank combines MPC technology and atomic bunkers to offer secure Bitcoin custody, aiming to enhance digital asset protection and revolutionize Bitcoin banking.

Xapo Bank Aims To Enhance Bitcoin Custody With Tech And Bunkers

‘Incredible' Trump Plan To ‘Take On' The Banks Revealed Amid Bitcoin And Crypto Price Surge

Analytics firm IntoTheBlock says that deep-pocketed investors took Bitcoin's correction toward a low of $49,000 last week as an opportunity to gobble up BTC. IntoTheBlock says Bitcoin witnessed net outflows to the tune of $1.7 billion from crypto exchanges over a one-week period.

Bitcoin Witnesses $1,700,000,000 in Weekly Net Outflows As Whales Load Up on BTC Amid Correction: IntoTheBlock

Speed, the company behind the Speed Wallet, has launched USDT-L, the first iteration of Tether, the largest stablecoin on the crypto market, on top of Bitcoin's Lightning Network (LN).

Speed Launches USDT-L, Tether's First Iteration on Top of Bitcoin's Lightning Network

A Nigerian bitcoin proponent has launched a lawsuit challenging government restrictions on owning, using, and trading digital assets. The proponent said the lawsuit seeks to remove the blockade on cryptocurrency exchanges, ensuring all Nigerians have unrestricted access.

Nigerian Files Lawsuit to Overturn Crypto Ban, Seeks BTC Commodity Status

Seven individuals have reportedly been indicted on charges of grand larceny, money laundering, and identity theft for stealing $300,000 in bitcoin from a Queens auto body shop owner. The victim's 5.75 BTC, originally valued at $92,000, was taken by 20-year-old Aaron Peterson Jr.

Queens Bitcoin Heist: Seven Charged With Grand Larceny and Money Laundering

Bitcoin may not be digital gold, but is an asset class that has proved its staying power

Bitcoin Is Better Than Gold, And Recent Market Volatility Proves It

Crypto analyst Kevin Svenson predicts that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could see an upsurge of up to 86%, potentially hitting the $100,000 mark. What Happened: Svenson said that Bitcoin has formed a bullish divergence pattern on the daily chart.

Crypto Analyst Says Bitcoin Could Hit $100,000, An 86% Surge

During Friday's trading sessions, U.S. spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced significant outflows, with $89.73 million exiting the BTC ETFs and $15.71 million flowing out of the ETH ETFs. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Reductions Data from sosovalue.xyz revealed that the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs collectively saw $89.

Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Shed Millions in Friday Trading

In recent days, as bitcoin edged past the $60,000 mark after dipping below $50,000 on Monday, Aug. 5, a couple of intriguing dormant bitcoin transfers have surfaced from wallets established in 2013. The first case involved an individual who moved 250 BTC—worth just over $15 million—from a long-inactive address created on May 12, 2013.

Over a Dozen 11-Year-Old Bitcoin Wallets Awaken, Transferring Millions

A closely followed crypto analyst is warning of a Bitcoin (BTC) collapse if it fails to hold one key support level.

Crypto Analyst Issues Bitcoin Alert, Says There Will Be ‘Pretty Severe Consequences' if BTC Falls Below This Level

QCP Capital reports that bitcoin (BTC) has shown a strong recovery this week, stabilizing above the $60,000 range after a sharp drop below $50,000 on Monday. In contrast, the firm highlights a significant liquidity shift in ethereum (ETH), raising concerns about its current market standing.

QCP Capital: Bitcoin Bounces Back Above $60K as Ethereum Struggles

Things are slightly better now after a brutal sell-off battered almost all coins and tokens at the beginning of the week.

This Week in Coins: Bitcoin Ends in the Red, but Some Alts Survive a Crazy Week

Crypto trader Kevin Svenson believes Bitcoin (BTC) is headed close to $100,000 following this week's marketwide tumble. Svenson tells his 79,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin has formed a bullish divergence pattern on the daily chart.

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