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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.

Economist Alex Krüger says Bitcoin (BTC) is likely in the midst of a supercycle with a local top still several months away. The trader tells his 192,500 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin's fundamentals are now different than prior cycles due to expected changes in the regulatory landscape.

Economist Alex Krüger Says Bitcoin (BTC) ‘Highly Likely' in a Supercycle – Here's Why

The proceeds would reduce the budget deficit and "put an end to all the nonsense about creating a harmful 'Strategic' Bitcoin Reserve," he said.

Bitcoin Critic Peter Schiff Urges US to Sell Seized BTC

Michael Saylor, executive chairman and co-founder of Microstrategy, one of the first companies to adopt the bitcoin standard, has proposed that the U.S. purchase 20% or 25% of the bitcoin available using the nation's gold stash as part of a national strategic reserve policy.

Michael Saylor Outlines U.S.'s Ultimate Bitcoin Reserve Strategy: Dump Gold, Buy Bitcoin

The bank updated estimates for a number of mining stocks in its coverage following third quarter results and recent gains in bitcoin and the hashrate.

Bitcoin Miners Cipher, CleanSpark and MARA's Upgraded at JPMorgan

Bitcoin (BTC) price is falling as it approaches the 21-day SMA support.

Bitcoin Price Collapses And Threatens To Fall To A Low Of $90,000

Bitcoin's bull-bear tug-of-war continues to rage, with prices recovering to over $97,000 from Monday's dip to $94,200. The slide was prompted by concern Google's new quantum-computing chip, Willow, could compromise BTC's security — a worry quickly dismissed by analysts.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Banks Favor King Dollar as BTC Tug-of-War Rages

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) faces mounting pressure to hold above the critical $100,000 mark, with market participants divided over whether the cryptocurrency will sustain its momentum or retreat further before year-end. Following a sharp liquidation cascade, where over $1.58 billion was wiped out, Bitcoin is currently trading at $97,620, down 1% in the past 24 hours, according to data from CoinGecko.

EXCLUSIVE: Bitcoin To End The Year Above $100,000? 'Bulls Failed Again' At This Key Level, Experts Say

The Series A round was led by Ego Death Capital, with participation from Plan B Bitcoin Fund, Timechain, and Solit Group.

Bitcoin Buy and Sell App Relai Raises $12M for Europe Expansion

Cardano

“Historically, these dips have been followed by swift recoveries as fresh capital flows back into oversold assets," a CoinSwitch analyst told Decrypt.

Altcoins XRP, Tron and Cardano Cool Off as Market Reacts to Bitcoin Plunge

IBIT fell 5.3% Monday, its biggest drop since early August.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Drops Most in 4 Months Amid Quantum Computing FUD

Since Election Day, bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have garnered the attention of Wall Street investors who seem convinced that President-elect Donald Trump will be able to bring regulatory clarity to push the bitcoin industry to new heights.

Trump Effect: Bitcoin ETFs Attract $10 Billion Inflows Since Election Day

CEO and co-founder of Block Inc. Jack Dorsey made an appearance in Kenya for the Africa Bitcoin Conference, which will take place in Nairobi from Dec. 9 to 11. What Happened: Dorsey, who had previously endorsed the conference in April at a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) event in Madeira, Portugal, is fulfilling his promise to attend its third edition.

Block CEO Jack Dorsey Sports Cryptic 'Satoshi' T-Shirt At Africa Bitcoin Conference

Here is a 2-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.

What Happened in Crypto Today: What Really Happened When Bitcoin Peaked?

Investors in Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) are evaluating proposals to invest in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) following the notable gains achieved by MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) through its bitcoin strategy. What Happened: Microsoft shareholders are set to vote on Dec. 10 on a proposal to consider bitcoin as a balance sheet asset.

Microsoft, Amazon Investors Eye Bitcoin Investments Amid MicroStrategy's Success

Stacks continues to push the boundaries of possibilities on Bitcoin with a planned launch of SBTC. SBTC to Promote Bitcoin Defi Ecosystem Stacks, a Bitcoin layer two (L2) platform recently teased the impending launch of SBTC, a 1:1 bitcoin-backed asset designed to bridge bitcoin with decentralized finance (defi) and Web3.

Stacks to Launch SBTC in Boost to Bitcoin Defi Ecosystem

Quantum supercomputer Willow can finish a tasks in 5 minutes that would take classical computers more than the age of the universe to figure out. But what does that mean for bitcoin and crypto security.

What Does Google's Quantum Computing Chip Mean for Bitcoin?

A widely-followed analyst known for applying the stock-to-flow model (S2F) to Bitcoin is unveiling his price target for BTC this month. In a new interview with trader Scott Melker, pseudonymous analyst PlanB says that Bitcoin could surge to as high as $150,000 in December, a more than 53% gain from its current value.

Quant Analyst PlanB Outlines Bitcoin December Price Target, Forecasts Timeline for ‘Face Melting' Bull Market

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, said Monday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) would transition from a speculative investment to a utility asset over the next decade. What Happened: During the Bitcoin MENA Conference in Abu Dhabi, Zhao, popularly known as CZ, expressed confidence that the public opinion of the coin would eventually shift from price and $100,000 milestones to something with tangible use cases.

Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao Says Bitcoin Will Be Viewed As Just 'Money' In The Future, Believes Perception Would Shift From Price And $100K Milestones

Record activity in Derive's onchain options market is consistent with the broad-based demand for derivatives tied to all things crypto

Derive Protocol Crosses $100M in Value Locked as Bitcoin Whales Make Waves in Options Trading

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency investment products saw a record $3.85 billion in weekly inflows last week, pushing year-to-date inflows to $41 billion.

Crypto Investment Products See Record $3.85 Billion Weekly Inflows, Led by Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP

MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, has continued its Bitcoin acquisition strategy, purchasing 21,550 BTC for $2.1 billion between Dec. 2 and 8, 2024.

MicroStrategy Purchases 21,550 Bitcoin for $2.1 Billion, Expanding Holdings to 423,650 Bitcoin

Dogecoin

Solana

Bitcoin has experienced a significant drop, falling below $97,000 after briefly exceeding $100,000 earlier this week.

Dogecoin, XRP, and Solana Lead Declines as Bitcoin Drops Below $97K, Market Faces Widespread Losses

The cryptocurrency market has seen a sharp decline over the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin falling to $94,100 before recovering to $97,800.

Crypto Market Crash Triggers $1.5 Billion in Liquidations as Bitcoin Drops Below $95,000

Bitcoin's realized profit has significantly declined, dropping 76% following its surge toward $100,000.

Bitcoin Realized Profit Drops 76%, Signaling Less Abrupt Price Declines After $100,000 Surge

A new study by Clarify Capital shows growing interest in cryptocurrency-based compensation and loans among American workers and businesses. Bitcoin Most Preferred A new study has found that as many as 30% of American employees are open to receiving cryptocurrency as compensation.

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