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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.

Options trading on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds officially went live Tuesday, with BlackRock's IBIT kicking things off.

Spot Bitcoin ETF options trading goes live: What traders need to know

Options on BlackRock's popular iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) began trading on the Nasdaq Tuesday.

Bitcoin ETF options begin trading, ushering in a new way for investors to hedge their bitcoin exposure

Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, on Tuesday emphasized the transformative potential of derivatives for the Bitcoin market, particularly with the launch of options on BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) on Nasdaq. What Happened: Highlighting the significant impact derivatives could have on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) liquidity and institutional participation, he said, “All other markets—commodities, equities—the derivatives markets are orders of magnitude larger than spot markets.

Bitcoin ETF Options Could Smooth Volatility, Become Available On Robinhood Soon, Expert Says

Would it be great if the U.S. started buying Bitcoin? Surely. The industry has political capital to cash in, but let's use it wisely.

US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve FOMO Is Being Horribly Oversold

Bitcoin (BTC) shattered records on Tuesday, reaching an eye-popping $93,975—a new all-time high. Bitcoin Rallies to $93,975, Liquidating $44.4M in Shorts The top cryptocurrency gained 3.3% against the U.S. dollar in the past day and climbed 7.5% this week. With a towering market cap of $1.

Bitcoin Reaches $93,975, Setting a New All-Time High

A renewed sense of optimism surrounds Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) adoption following a shift in the regulatory landscape, according to a note from BlackRock (NASDAQ:BLK). What Happened: President-elect Donald Trump‘s campaign promise to maintain a strategic Bitcoin reserve, alongside recent electoral success for pro-crypto politicians, has amplified expectations for a more supportive environment for digital assets, BlackRock told its clients It added that these developments are expected to accelerate the mainstream adoption of Bitcoin.

BlackRock Sees 'Renewed Sense Of Optimism' Around Bitcoin

The CEO of analytics firm CryptoQuant says that Bitcoin has officially entered into a state of euphoria as BTC continues to hold above the $90,000 mark. CryptoQuant chief executive Ki Young Ju says that BTC is entering a “euphoric phase” that began shortly after the US Presidential election. “Bitcoin euphoria is here. 99.

‘Euphoric Phase' Has Arrived for Bitcoin, According to CryptoQuant CEO – Here's How Long it Will Last

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds options are making solid volume on their first day.

Bitcoin Makes New All-Time High of $93,750 as ETF Options Go Live

NASDAQ began listing options on BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) today, a move that is expected to revolutionize how institutional investors engage with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), providing them with a regulated and accessible avenue to hedge positions and generate yield. What Happened: According to Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg, options volume for IBIT exceeded several hundred million by mid-day, with most of them betting on rising Bitcoin prices.

BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF Options On Nasdaq Rack Up 9-Figure Trading Volume In First Few Hours: 'Seems Very Bullish,' Says Analyst

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high price on Tuesday, breaking last week's record. Now it's up $20,000 since Election Day.

Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Price Above $93,500

Veteran macro investor Luke Gromen believes Bitcoin (BTC) is set to outperform gold even without the backing of the US government. In a video posted on the Forest for the Trees YouTube channel, Gromen says Bitcoin has a huge leg up against gold due to the crypto king's fundamentals.

Macro Guru Luke Gromen Says Bitcoin Will Rise Against Gold With or Without Support From US Government

Bitcoin Treasury Adoption Surges: Meet the New MicroStrategies

Howard Lutnick, co-chair of Trump's transition team, is headed for another role in the administration after apparent Treasury hopes fizzled.

Bitcoin, Tether Bull Howard Lutnick Is Trump's Pick for Commerce Chief—Not Treasury

Bitcoin edges higher as tensions mount between Ukraine and Russia

Nexbridge, a digital asset issuer, has introduced USTBL—a regulated gateway for investors to tap into U.S. Treasury returns through blockchain technology. Anchored on Blockstream's Liquid Network, the offering leverages the firm's Asset Management Platform, aiming to ensure streamlined compliance and bolstering transparency. The issuance kicks off with a soft cap set at $30 million.

Nexbridge Brings US Treasuries to Bitcoin Blockchain With USTBL Offering

A widely followed crypto analyst is unveiling his potential price target for Bitcoin's (BTC) current market cycle peak. In a new video update, crypto strategist Jason Pizzino tells his 338,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin may hit a cycle top after a 33% gain from its current value.

Here's a Potential Bitcoin Price Target for Bull Market Top, According to Analyst Jason Pizzino

LQR House Inc. (NASDAQ:LQR), an e-commerce platform specializing in spirits and beverages, on Tuesday announced its Board of Directors' approval to purchase up to $1 million worth of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as part of its treasury management strategy. What Happened: The company will also accept cryptocurrency payments on its flagship platform, CWSpirits.com, allowing customers to purchase alcohol using digital currencies.

LQR House Approves $1M Bitcoin Purchase, Following MicroStrategy's Lead In Corporate Crypto Strategies

Ethereum

On Monday., Nov. 18, spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had an impressive showing, attracting $254.82 million in positive inflows. Meanwhile, the nine spot ether ETFs faced a tough day, recording losses during trading. Crypto Clash: Bitcoin ETFs Surge With $254M Inflows as Ethereum Stumbles With $39M Outflows Spot bitcoin ETFs clearly stole the spotlight.

Ethereum ETFs Falter With $39M Losses as Bitcoin ETFs Steal the Show

Casa co-founder and CEO Nick Neuman believes that taking a customer-centric approach helps get more people to use multi-key bitcoin vaults.

Bitcoin Multisig Company Casa Makes Self-Sovereignty Easy

A 2019 MacBook Pro is being put in a museum about the U.S. monetary system as it helped seize $3.6 billion worth of Bitcoin.

Laptop Used to Trace Bitcoin Stolen From Bitfinex Headed to Smithsonian

Blackrock Inc.'s head of digital assets, Robert Mitchnick, recently shared his thoughts on bitcoin during a conversation with Yahoo Finance. Mitchnick stated that he doesn't consider bitcoin to be a “risk-on asset.

Blackrock Exec Debunks Bitcoin Myths: ‘It's Not a Risk-on Asset'

Dogecoin

With Bitcoin coming close to its record mark again, Dogecoin has jumped 11% on the day to reclaim $0.40 after a few middling days.

Dogecoin Price Leaps Again as Bitcoin Nears All-Time High

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for November 19, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Options Coming to Bitcoin ETFs Is a Big Deal

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet Inc. saw its shares increase by 15.1% on Tuesday, closing at 2,295 yen ($15.22) after announcing the purchase of an additional 124.1 BTC.

Metaplanet Inc. Reports 15% Surge in Shares Following BTC Acquisition

Options trading for spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds are all set to launch on Wall Street on Tuesday, marking a new era of the leading cryptocurrency's integration into traditional finance. What happened: Nasdaq head of ETP listings Alison Hennessy told Bloomberg they plan to list options for iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT) "as early as" Tuesday.

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