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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.

Hopefully, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce isn't playing when she says she'll reconsider in-kind redemptions for spot bitcoin ETFs.

We Need In-Kind Redemptions For The Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has raised $60.6 million (9.5 billion yen) through two bond issuances to bolster its bitcoin (BTC) holdings. Metaplanet Completes $60.6 Million Bond Issuance for Bitcoin Purchases The Tokyo-based company announced the completion of its fifth bond series issuance on Dec. 20, raising 5 billion yen.

Tokyo-Based Metaplanet Secures $60.6 Million for Bitcoin Treasury

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci has described Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) current price action as part of its typical cycle. What Happened: In an X post on Friday, he explained that Bitcoin is purging leveraged, short-term momentum trades, a normal phenomenon in its market evolution.

Anthony Scaramucci: Bitcoin's Moves Are 'Normal,' But Some Altcoins May Have Had Their 'Last Hurrah'

Michael Saylor wants to create a strategic bitcoin reserve to help eliminate the national debt and strengthen the U.S. dollar.

MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor advocates for Trump-backed ‘strategic bitcoin reserve' in proposal to set crypto industry standards

Investor Cathie Wood anticipates a flurry of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) among startups as regulatory changes accompany the Trump administration, she revealed in a recent Bloomberg interview. The leader of Ark Invest, celebrated for her daring forecasts, also doubled down on her prediction that bitcoin could exceed $1.5 million by 2030.

Bitcoin Scarcity Could Fuel $1.5M Price, Cathie Wood Declares

Bitcoin (BTC) mining company MARA says it acquired 15,574 BTC for $1.53 billion after raising $1.925 billion from its zero-coupon convertible notes offerings in November and December. In a post on social media platform X, MARA says it now holds 44,394 BTC following its recent purchase of the flagship crypto asset.

Bitcoin Mining Giant MARA Gobbles Up $1,530,000,000 Worth of BTC As Fellow Miners Add to Crypto Treasuries

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets saw volatile trading on Friday despite growing interest in spot ETFs. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,108.38 +0.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,462.57 +2.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $190.13 -1.3% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.27 +2.5% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3152 +0.9% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002172 +0.5% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 4.6% and daily active addresses falling by 0.3%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Recover From Day's Losses: 'If This Is The Christmas Sell Off And The Top, So Be It,' Trader Says

While Bitcoin's volatility may seem intense, this correction is healthy and normal.

Bought Bitcoin at $108,000? Don't Panic

The 12 U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $680 million in outflows with the broader crypto market continuing to face a downturn. Biggest Outflow Day for Bitcoin ETFs The broader crypto market downturn finally caught up with exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs registering a total net outflow of $680 million on Dec. 19.

Bitcoin ETFs Experience Record $680 Million Single Day Outflow

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to issue a $1.4 billion loan facility to the government of El Salvador, but there are some strings attached related to the Central American country's Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto adoption policies.

El Salvador Inks $1,400,000,000 Funding Deal With IMF but Agrees To Wind Down Involvement in Chivo Bitcoin Wallet

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) sell-off on Friday saw prices dip below $93,000, but Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues that the current pullback is a “hiccup” rather than a trend reversal. Hougan sees strong underlying factors including regulatory tailwinds, institutional adoption and Bitcoin purchases by governments as structurally bullish factors for Bitcoin.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Whipsaw, But These 4 Key Factors Make It A 'Hiccup,' Not A Downturn

On Friday afternoon, crypto markets appeared to catch their breath, though traders remained on edge, bracing for bitcoin's next twist. At press time, BTC was trading at $96,800 to $97,150 per coin, while the broader crypto economy stood at $3.34 trillion—down 2.7% after some recovery.

Bitcoin Balances on a Razor's Edge: Is a Breakout or Breakdown Looming?

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: US Bitcoin ETFs witness record outflows, SEC approves first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum combo funds and more

Bitcoin's supply dynamics are shifting dramatically, with demand surging and available sell-side inventory shrinking to its lowest levels in over four years, according to research from Cryptoquant and its analysts.

Bitcoin Supply Shock: Cryptoquant Report Highlights Shrinking Sell-Side Liquidity

Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, has issued more debt to buy Bitcoin despite apparent pushback from shareholders this week.

Japan's Answer to MicroStrategy Raises $61 Million to Buy More Bitcoin

Nic Carter lays out his arguments against a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.

I don't support a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and neither should you

An analyst who nailed Bitcoin's pre-halving correction this year is laying out a worst-case scenario as BTC dips to $97,000. The analyst pseudonymously known as Rekt Capital tells his 102,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is technically in a parabolic uptrend but could decline further based on historic precedence.

Analyst Who Predicted Bitcoin Pre-Halving Correction Outlines Worst-Case Scenario for BTC – Here's His Outlook

Solana

Bitcoin's price correction dragged major altcoins with it with the global crypto market cap decreasing by 9.53%. Major Altcoins Follow BTC Dip Bitcoin‘s price correction extended into Friday, Dec. 20, as the number one crypto continued to shed its recent gains.

Bitcoin Dip Hits Altcoins Hard With ETH Down by 18%, XRP Down by 21% and SOL Down by 20%

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first crypto index exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Hashdex and Franklin Templeton.

SEC Approves First Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Combo ETFs

Tokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has successfully raised 9.5 billion yen (approximately $60.6 million) by issuing two tranches of bonds to enhance its Bitcoin acquisition strategy.

Metaplanet Inc. Raises $61 Million To Accelerate Bitcoin Purchases

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) dip to as low as $92,805 is the lowest price since Nov. 26, when the apex crypto last traded below $91,000. Cryptocurrency traders and analysts alike are speculating whether Bitcoin has found a bottom at these prices or is to sink further.

Bitcoin Price Plunges To 1-Month Low: What Happens Next?

I'm in favor of BIP 21Q – it's a clever way to resolve known problems with Bitcoin denominations.

It's Time to Admit It – There Are Only 2.1 Quadrillion Bitcoins

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), known for its aggressive Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) acquisition strategy, may temporarily pause its purchases in January due to an alleged blackout period. What Happened: Speculation about the potential halt stems from claims that the company could suspend issuing convertible debt or conducting “at-the-market” (ATM) share sales to fund Bitcoin buys, Protos reported.

Are MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Purchases On Hold In January?

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP are down bad, but Dogecoin is the biggest loser by far in the top 10 coins with a 19% daily dump.

Dogecoin Plummets to Lowest Price in a Month, Outpacing Bitcoin and XRP Losses

Historically, the fourth quarter is the bitcoin's best; this year it's underperforming.

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