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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 bitcoin halving is here. One of the most anticipated events for the Bitcoin BTC protocol just happened for the fourth time in history last April 19.

Expert Predicts Potential Supply Shock Following Bitcoin Halving

Morgan Creek Capital's founder Mark Yusko on Monday said a wave of “fear of missing out” (FOMO) is on the horizon for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: Speaking at Bitcoin Investor Day, Yusko pointed out that historically, Bitcoin's fair value has doubled with each halving cycle.

Bitcoin 'FOMO' To Push Prices To A 'Different Level': Mark Yusko

Polygon

If “The Halving” is making it into your media stream for the first time, fear not, it's not as complicated as you might think. Simply put, the rewards given to those who verify and validate transactions on the Bitcoin BTC blockchain are being cut in half.

Surprise Winners And Losers Of The Bitcoin Halving Like Runes, Polygon

Magic Eden's Runes Platform, in beta, lets users swap for BTC and buy Runes and Ordinals with their Magic Eden wallet.

Magic Eden launches platform for Bitcoin Runes

Investors are concerned the Bitcoin halving will lead to consequences for miners. But did the halving hurt miners?

Bitcoin Volatility Fear Led to Second Week of Crypto Fund Losses

Bitcoin's so-called halving event has had little impact on its price so far, with industry insiders on Monday saying the cryptocurrency's fortunes were more closely tied to broader financial market sentiment and geopolitics.

Bitcoin traders shrug off 'halving' to focus on broader market risks

Bitcoin relies on miners to be secure and functional. Miners rely on block rewards to be profitable and competitive.

What Happens When the Last Bitcoin Is Mined?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) recent consolidation has investors questioning its next move, which could be bullish, according to technical analysis. What Happened: We are currently in a fresh bull market cycle for Bitcoin, indicating a period of sustained price appreciation following the recent market corrections.

Bitcoin's Next Move After The Halving? Technical Analysis Foresees These 2 Scenarios

The new Hut 8 (HUT), resulting from the merger with US Bitcoin Corporation (USBTC) that closed last November, features a diversified business model with multiple revenue streams, broker Benchmark said in a research report on Monday.

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8's Post-Merger Prospects Look Good: Benchmark

At 8:09 p.m. ET on Apr. 19, 2024, the mining pool Viabtc successfully excavated block 840,000. This block notably encompassed 37.625 bitcoins from transaction fees, alongside a 3.125 bitcoin reward. This significant block also included a rare bitcoin element known as the “epic sat,” which some estimations value highly.

Crypto Exchange Coinex Set to Auction ‘Epic Satoshi' From Halving Block for 1 BTC Minimum

Benchmark has initiated coverage of bitcoin miner Hut 8, giving the company a "buy" rating and a price target of $12.

Bitcoin miner Hut 8 receives ‘buy' rating and new price target from Benchmark

A group of Bitcoin advocates in Switzerland are urging the country's central bank to add Bitcoin to its reserves. They aim to hold a referendum to amend the constitution to require Bitcoin reserves.

Swiss Central Bank Urged to Add Bitcoin to Balance Sheet

Crypto prices gain to start the week following first Bitcoin halving since 2020

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 22, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Layer 2s Have Their Moment

A new report reveals a decline in investor appetite for digital asset investment products, with outflows totaling $206 million for the second consecutive week. What Happened: This trend coincides with a decrease in trading volumes for Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) to US$18 billion, according to a report from Coinshares.

Bitcoin ETF Outflows Continue For Second Straight Week

As bitcoin fluctuates within a defined range, Monday's technical analysis reveals a mixed bag of signals from oscillators and moving averages. Traders face a nuanced landscape on April 22, 2024, as various charts suggest both caution and opportunity. Bitcoin Bitcoin's (BTC) price today stands at $65,974, with a 24-hour trade volume of $19.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Bulls Attempt to Push Prices Higher Post-Halving

04/22 update below. This post was originally published on April 21

Billionaire Mark Cuban Issues Post-Halving Bitcoin Warning Amid ‘Unprecedented' Crypto Fee Price ‘Chaos'

The spike in network fees was driven by speculative activity to mint new meme tokens following the launch of the Runes protocol, the report said.

Bitcoin Miners Have Raked in Abnormal Transaction Fees Since Halving: Bernstein

Ethereum

Bitcoin reclaimed $66,000 Monday, while Ethereum saw its own modest gains, following the fourth BTC halving event on Friday.

Bitcoin Price Reclaims $66,000, Ethereum Sees Modest Gains After BTC Halving

Bitcoin miners generated over $100 million in total rewards on April 20 — with around $80 million just from transaction fees alone.

Bitcoin experiencing ‘DeFi summer' moment as miners rake in record $100 million post-halving: Bernstein

Bitcoin's implied or expected volatility remains positively correlated with its price as traditional market fear gauges spike amid broad-based risk aversion.

Bitcoin's Unique Volatility Profile in Focus as VIX and MOVE Spike

Bitcoin has recovered above the $66,000 mark in early trading on Monday as broader market caution begins to dissipate.

Bitcoin's post-halving recovery boosted by tempering geopolitical tensions, analyst says

Miners will be faced with substantial cost increases as a result of the halving, with electricity and bitcoin production costs almost doubling, the report said.

Bitcoin Miners May Shift Focus to AI After Halving, CoinShares Says

Seasoned hedge fund manager Anthony Scaramucci thinks that Bitcoin's (BTC) market cap will ultimately eclipse the $16 trillion valuation of gold. In a new CNBC interview, the SkyBridge Capital founder says Bitcoin is a superior asset that's never been witnessed in the last 5,000 years of human history.

Bitcoin Will Shatter $16 Trillion Market Cap of Gold, Says SkyBridge Capital's Anthony Scaramucci – Here's How

Tokens associated with Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions have outperformed bitcoin (BTC) since the Bitcoin blockchain's highly-anticipated mining reward halving took effect early Saturday.

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