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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.

Persistent speculation about President-elect Donald Trump establishing a national Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve has increased on the possible appointment of a perceived pro-crypto Treasury Secretary. What Happened: Polymarket odds show a roughly 30% probability of Trump “creating a national Bitcoin reserve.

Donald Trump To Establish A National Bitcoin Reserve? A 30% Chance, Polymarket Traders Speculate

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States experienced significant inflows totaling $817.5 million on Tuesday.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $817 Million in Inflows as BTC Dips 3.4%

As Bitcoin hits new all-time highs, a psychological shift is underway.

Bitcoin Price and the Psychological Leap: The Journey from $100K to $1M

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 13, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Consolidates After Encountering Resistance at $90K

As bitcoin's price rises to new heights, miners are cashing in, with the value of 1 petahash per second (PH/s) of SHA256 hashrate reaching the highest peak in 152 days. Miner Earnings Rebound as Bitcoin Climbs Bitcoin miners are savoring the latest BTC price highs, with the hashprice climbing 31.63% since Nov. 5.

BTC's Climb Lifts Miner Revenue, Restoring Hashprice to June Levels

Amid a series of bitcoin all-time highs following Trump's election win, “$100,000 feels like it could be right around the corner,” he said.

‘It's still early': Bitwise CIO makes the case for a $500,000 bitcoin price

Most U.S. banks are not allowed to hold bitcoin directly. Despite this, CFTC data shows they are sitting on big post-election crypto gains.

Big Banks Likely Gained More Than $1 Billion From Bitcoin

Genius Group Limited (NYSE:GNS) experienced a significant boost in its stock value, climbing 20% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, as per Benzinga Pro. This surge followed the company's announcement to adopt Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as its main treasury asset.

This Stock Surges Over 20% In Pre-Market Following 66% Gains In Previous Session After Embracing Bitcoin As Treasury Asset

Analysts describe this divergence as "structural," observing that bitcoin is establishing a more distinct role amid economic uncertainty.

Bitcoin's correlation to gold hits 11-month low amid capital reallocation, analysts say

Headline inflation year-over-year is expected to increase by 0.2% and end a six-month consecutive decline, last seen in March 2024.

Volatility Expected in Bitcoin Later Today as US Headline Inflation Data Is Expected to Tick Higher

One of the enduring criticisms against Bitcoin is that it is volatile. I've heard this for over a decade.

Exploring Bitcoin's Volatility

A prominent analytics firm says FOMO (fear of missing out)-driven crypto investors are diving head first into Bitcoin just as crypto traders unload their BTC stacks. Santiment says on the social media platform X that Bitcoin's rise of close to $90,000 in the last few days has rekindled the optimism of BTC holders.

Bitcoin FOMO Starting To Peak As BTC Witnesses Massive Spike in Profit-Taking Transactions: Santiment

All we would say here is not to fight this emerging dollar uptrend, ING said.

Bitcoin Price Rally Hits a Wall at $90K Resistance While FX Traders Back the Dollar Bull Run

Genius Group to prioritize bitcoin as the primary asset for its treasury. Smart Bitcoin Investment for Genius Group Genius Group, an AI-powered education and acceleration group has decided to adopt a “bitcoin-first” strategy, making bitcoin its primary treasury asset.

Genius Group Is Purchasing $120 Million Bitcoin to Make BTC Its Primary Treasury Asset

Bitcoin (BTC) has just undergone one of the “most extended” re-accumulation ranges in its history, according to a popular crypto analyst.

Here's What's Next for Bitcoin After One of ‘Most Extended' Accumulation in History, According to Analyst

Bitcoin fell 3.4% in the past 24 hours to trade at $86,855, potentially indicating profit-taking by investors, according to a BRN analyst.

Spot bitcoin ETFs continue strong inflows of $817 million, BTC dips 3.4%

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, believed President-elect Donald Trump's policies would weaken the dollar, driving up the value of scarcer assets like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) significantly. What happened: In a blog post titled "Black or White," published Tuesday, Hayes argued that the Trump era would see a massive expansion in bank credit, leading to an increased money supply.

Trump's High-Inflation Regime Will Weaken The Dollar And Push Bitcoin To $1M, Says Arthur Hayes: 'Get Long And Stay Long'

Tokyo-based Metaplanet has more than doubled its Bitcoin while the value of its holdings has soared amid a renewed bull market.

Metaplanet Discloses $28 Million Gain on Bitcoin Holdings, Stock Slides

2 As Bitcoin continues to break records, crypto investors and market analysts are eyeing an ambitious yet seemingly possible milestone – Bitcoin at $100,000 by month's end.

Could Bitcoin Really Hit $100,000 Before the End of the Month – Signs Point to Yes

Arthur Hayes predicts bitcoin could hit $1 million, driven by Trump's massive credit expansion policies, which he argues will fuel inflation and push investors toward hard assets like BTC.

$1 Million Bitcoin: Arthur Hayes Predicts Historic BTC Surge Amid Policy Changes

The U.S. dollar held near a 6-1/2-month peak against major peers and bitcoin was solidly poised just below record highs on Wednesday as markets sized up so-called Trump trades ahead of key U.S. inflation data later in the day.

Dollar holds firm ahead of US inflation, bitcoin targets fresh highs

Robert Kiyosaki shares the price level at which he will stop buying bitcoin, emphasizing discipline over greed as the market heats up.

Robert Kiyosaki Reveals Plan to Stop Buying Bitcoin — Here's the BTC Price to Watch

Blackrock's spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), launched in January, has now surpassed the Ishares Gold Trust (IAU) in assets under management (AUM). According to Factset, IBIT reached approximately $34.3 billion on Friday, overtaking IAU's nearly $33 billion.

Blackrock Bitcoin ETF Overtakes Gold Trust — The Asset World Shaken

The bitcoiners gathered at OP_Next were decidedly in favor of progress – but not too much progress, and certainly not too fast.

‘Just Don't Break' Bitcoin: Devs Debate Tech Upgrades to Top Crypto

Bitcoin miner MARA, formerly known as Marathon Digital, holds 26,747 bitcoin on its balance sheet as of Oct. 31.

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