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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.

The hastily-scribbled “Buy Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)” sign that went viral during a Congressional hearing in 2017 has become a million-dollar collector's item. What Happened: The now-iconic sign, a symbol of early Bitcoin enthusiasm, sold for a staggering $1.027 million at auction, Bloomberg reported.

This Famous 'Buy Bitcoin' Sign Netted An Intern $1M

In all big asset rallies there is a classic hockey stick form created in that asset's chart. It is simply an exponential progression.

After The Bitcoin Halving, What Might Be Next For The Price?

Recent 13F SEC filings reveal major pension consultant is buying spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Pension Consultants are Buying US Spot Bitcoin ETFs: 13F SEC Fillings

Ethereum

Some of the biggest Ethereum tokens tied to gaming projects, such as Immutable and Parallel, have plunged over the past 24 hours.

Ethereum Gaming Tokens Battered as Bitcoin Price Sinks to $63,000

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) currently trading at around $63,440 with a drop of 4.1% in the past 24 hours, prompting technical analyst Ali Martinez a steeper drop if it falls below $63,300. What Happened: Martinez in his latest tweet, April 25, highlighted two sell signals on the Bitcoin 12-hour chart: a death cross between the 50 and 100 Simple Moving Average (SMA) and a red 9 candlestick from the TD Sequential.

Bitcoin Could Drop To These Two Levels If It Falls Below $63,300, Warns Technical Analyst

Increasing concerns about sticky inflation hit risk assets across all markets including cryptos.

Bitcoin Dips to $63K as Rate Cut Hopes Dim Following Disappointing U.S. Inflation Report

The U.S. SEC is again delaying a slew of proposals that would allow for options on spot bitcoin ETFs and asked for public input.

SEC delays decision on listing and trading spot bitcoin ETF options, asks for public comments

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is currently struggling to breach certain resistance levels to reach fresh highs, with analysts and traders expressing little optimism about its future performance. What Happened: Renowned crypto analyst DonAlt forecasted a complacency bounce for Bitcoin, predicting it will continue until the cryptocurrency is back above $68,000.

Bitcoin's 'Complacency Bounce' Could Precede 'Another 10%-20% Drop Soon,' Say Veteran Traders

According to recent data, transactions linked to the Runes protocol have been notably high in block utilization since its implementation on April 19. Figures from April 23 show that transactions involving Runes accounted for 81% of block usage on that day. In contrast, traditional financial activities constituted only 18.8% of the transactions processed.

Despite Runes' Transaction Dominance, Bitcoin Miners See Continued Revenue Drop

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) moved lower, with the cryptocurrency prices falling below the key $64,000 level on Thursday. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) also recorded losses, trading below the key $3,200 mark this morning.

Bitcoin Falls Below $64,000 Following GDP, Jobless Claims Data; Nervos Network Becomes Top Loser

The founders of the bitcoin wallet Samourai Wallet were arrested on April 24. According to the indictment, they were charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to operate unlicensed money-transmitting business offenses and face up to 25 years for the alleged crimes.

Privacy-Centric Bitcoin Wallet Founders Held Under Laundering Charges

Banking giant Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) is exploring a way to expand its offerings in the red-hot world of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). What Happened: According to a report, the firm is considering allowing its vast network of brokers, roughly 15,000 strong, to actively recommend Bitcoin ETFs to clients.

Morgan Stanley Considers Broader Bitcoin ETF Sales Through Broker Network

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) is falling again as buyers have failed to keep the price above the moving average lines. Price analysis by Coinidol.com.

Bitcoin Price Recovery Is Halted At $68,000 As It Continues To Fall

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 25, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops Below $64K, Ether Falls

The iconic sign was held before cameras during a televised House Financial Services Committee hearing in 2017.

‘Buy Bitcoin' Notepad Held Behind Janet Yellen Sells for $1M

BlackRock‘s iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) has seen its record-breaking streak of inflows come to an end on Wednesday. What Happened: According to data from SoSoValue, IBIT recorded no net inflows for the day, snapping a 71-day stretch of continuous investment.

BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF Sees Zero Inflows, As Net Outflows Tally $130M On Wednesday

The market slump saw over $209 million in crypto long positions liquidated, with over $52 million in Bitcoin longs liquidated.

Bitcoin Price Slips Below $64,000 as $209 Million in Crypto Longs Liquidated

Major bank Morgan Stanley may soon allow its 15,000 brokers to recommend Bitcoin ETFs to clients. The move could boost inflows and send a legitimizing signal to other financial institutions.

Morgan Stanley Moving to Start Bitcoin ETF Sales: Reports

Bitcoin mining difficulty rose 2% to reach a record 88.1 trillion on Wednesday in the first adjustment after last week's halving event.

Bitcoin mining difficulty rises for first time immediately after a halving amid Runes fee frenzy

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust saw zero inflows yesterday, after scraping into the top 10 ETFs with the longest daily inflow streaks.

Bitcoin ETFs See $120 Million Outflows, BlackRock's IBIT Ends 71-Day Inflow Streak

Bitcoin long liquidations spiked to almost $40 million in the past 24 hours as the price dropped to a weekly low just above $64,000.

Bitcoin long liquidations hit almost $40 million as price plunges below $65,000

The “Buy Bitcoin” sign on a yellow notebook paper gained significance after being seen on TV behind then-Fed Chair Janet Yellen in 2017.

‘Buy Bitcoin' sign from Janet Yellen's 2017 speech sold for $1 million

Proceeds will go to fund the development of Bitcoin layer-2 lightning startup Tirrel Corp.

'Buy Bitcoin' Sign Sold for Over $1M at Auction

A widely followed crypto analyst is expressing bullish sentiment on Bitcoin (BTC) days after the halving took place. The analyst, pseudonymously known as Bluntz tells his 257,100 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin is preparing to break out according to price action on the two-hour chart.

Bitcoin To Send the Whole Crypto Market Flying Once BTC Breaks Out Above This Level, Predicts Top Analyst

The move may bring fresh energy and capital into the spot ETFs.

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