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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 popular crypto analyst PlanB says Bitcoin (BTC) is about to plunge into the steepest part of the S-curve, priming the flagship digital asset to spark massive gains.

Bitcoin Entering ‘Vertical' Part of S-Curve, According to PlanB – Here's What He Means

Ethereum

Raoul Pal, CEO of Real Vision, has suggested that Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) could benefit more than Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) under Donald Trump's administration. Raoul Pal is set to discuss these insights and the future of Ethereum and Bitcoin at Benzinga's Future of Digital Assets event on Nov. 19.

Raoul Pal Predicted Bitcoin To Hit $250,000—But He Thinks Ethereum Could Outperform Under Donald Trump's Administration

While bitcoin recently hit a record-breaking $89,983, the widely followed rainbow chart—known for illustrating bitcoin's long-term price movements and market sentiment on a logarithmic scale—sits surprisingly low compared to previous bull run peaks.

Bitcoin Hits Record High, but the Rainbow Chart Hints at Even Wilder Rides Ahead

Boosted by post-election euphoria, experts muse whether Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could potentially close the gap to gold as a strategic reserve asset. What Happened: Barbara Goodstein, Managing Partner at R360, told CNBC on Monday that BlackRock‘s Bitcoin ETF has now surpassed its gold ETF in terms of assets under management.

Bitcoin To 'Augment' Gold As The 'Next Strategic Reserve Asset,' Says Expert

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot ETFs recorded a substantial net inflow of $1.114 billion yesterday, marking an all-time high as the cryptocurrency touched near $90,000 levels on Tuesday morning. What Happened: BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT) led the charge with a daily turnover of $4.65 billion and a net inflow of $756 million.

Bitcoin ETFs Post Record $1.1 Billion Inflow: What Is Going On?

Bitcoin is holding strong near its recent highs, yet faces critical resistance at the psychological $90,000 range, signaling potential consolidation or a correction as sellers enter the market. Bitcoin On the daily chart, bitcoin's bullish momentum is evident, with prices soaring from approximately $60,000 to a peak near $90,000.

Bitcoin Market Update: BTC Eyes $90,000 With Strong Support at $84,000

To be clear: El Salvador hasn't sold any of its Bitcoin. But if it did, it would be sitting on a hefty profit.

“I Told You So”: Bukele Takes Victory Lap as El Salvador Bitcoin Stash Hits $100 Million Profit

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 12, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Flirts With $90K in Volatile Trading Session

Bitcoin has surged by $20,000 in the past seven days as we examine the cohort breakdown of this rally.

Bitcoin Shrimps Emerge as the New ‘Smart Money' as Whales Offload Their Stash: Van Straten

Dogecoin

As questions swirl around whether Donald Trump could use bitcoin to "wipe out" U.S. debt, Musk has called U.S.

It's ‘Unsustainable'—Tesla CEO Elon Musk Issues Serious U.S. ‘Bankruptcy' Warning As Bitcoin And Dogecoin Fuel $3 Trillion Price Boom

Blackrock's spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) set a new daily trading volume record after bitcoin hit $89,000 for the first time. Bitcoin ETFs Continue to Set New Records With bitcoin hitting new all time highs on a daily basis, bitcoin ETFs have experienced the same boom with lots of new capital pouring in.

Record Breaking Volume for Blackrock ETF as Bitcoin Keeps Hitting New All Time Highs

Solana

A group of polled venture capital firms and hedge funds expected Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to peak between $100,000 and $150,000 this bull cycle, down from the astronomical forecasts set by other market researchers. What happened: According to the "Q4 2024 Crypto Investment Manager Survey" by venture capital firm MV Global, nearly 45% of the respondents projected the top cryptocurrency to stay within the aforementioned range.

Bitcoin To Peak Between $100K-150K, Solana To Top $600 This Cycle, Say Hedge Funds, VCs

Germany sold its bitcoin in July before a massive crypto rally. But that's nothing compared to the US' missed gains over the last decade.

The German government missed out on $1.6 billion by selling its bitcoin early

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) briefly touched $89,864 in early European trading hours, marking a notable surge that saw the cryptocurrency rise 6% in the past 24 hours before stabilizing around $87,600. What Happened: Speaking with Benzinga, experts say that minimal sell pressure and robust demand could drive the price even higher and that the rally reflects Bitcoin's growing momentum as it closes in on the $90,000 milestone.

Bitcoin Nears $90,000—How High Can The Apex Crypto Go?

High basis yields may signal increased leverage in the market, and the potential risk for a price correction if leveraged positions unwind.

Bitcoin futures basis yields at multi-month highs may signal potential leverage unwind risk: analysts

As bitcoin prices continue to reach new highs, the prices of related spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have surged significantly.

Wave of All-Time Highs Causes Trading Volume of Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Skyrocket

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Dhara Ranasinghe

Morning Bid: Bitcoin: to $90,000 and beyond?

Mara, a publicly traded, U.S.-based mining conglomerate listed on Nasdaq, has announced a new expansion of its Bitcoin mining sites in the country. Two sites have already been acquired, and one is in development in Ohio, which will provide the company with 372 megawatts that will be fully energized by 2025. Mara Bets on U.S.

Made in USA: Mara Expands Mining Capacity, Bets Big on Bitcoin's American Future

Bitcoin and ether ETF inflows soared on one of the biggest days in the BTC's history.

Ether ETF Inflows Hit Record, Bitcoin Inflows Soar as BTC Eyes $90K

Here is a 2-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.

What Happened in Crypto Today: Biggest Bitcoin Critic Goes Crypto?

The three spot bitcoin ETFs posted their largest daily trading volume since Aug. 5, as the price of bitcoin continues to reach new highs.

Hong Kong spot bitcoin ETFs hit $14 million in daily volume — the highest since August

Bitcoin skeptic and gold enthusiast Peter Schiff is now surprisingly selling his digital art collection on Magic Eden, an NFT platform.

Bitcoin Critic Peter Schiff Announces Ordinals Art Collection Sale

The cryptocurrency market witnessed a surge in the aftermath of Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election.

Trump's Reelection Ignites Historic Bitcoin Rally, Sending BTC to $89K

An analyst with a history of spot-on crypto calls is outlining his bull market targets for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 287,800 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin will hit a bull market top at $150,000, Ethereum at $8,000 and Solana at $500.

Trader Unveils Bull Market Targets for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana, Predicts All-Time High for One Memecoin

The nine US ether ETFs now hold $9.7 billion in total net assets, approximately 2.4% of the entire Ethereum market cap.

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