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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.

With Donald Trump winning re-election and bitcoin crossing $93K, here's how 12 top crypto VCs are planning their next moves.

The Funding: A dozen crypto VCs share what's next after Trump's win and bitcoin's surge

A man who laundered millions of dollars worth of Bitcoin (BTC) has been sentenced to three years in prison after assisting authorities with another high-profile crypto laundering case.

BTC Launderer Given ‘Lenient' Three-Year Prison Sentence for Assisting With Bitcoin Fog Case: Report

On Sunday, Nov. 17, bitcoin is holding steady above $90,000, a figure that it has flirted with multiple times since Nov. 12. The leading cryptocurrency, however, remains in the price discovery phase, having occupied this range for just 0.0691% of its entire existence.

Bitcoin's $90K Era: A Fleeting Moment or the Start of a New Chapter?

MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor has projected that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will soon hit the $100,000 mark. This prediction comes in the wake of the election of Donald Trump as president, which Saylor believes could have significant implications for the crypto industry.

Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin Boom, Says $100K On The Horizon

As of Nov. 11, 2024, bitcoin (BTC), the undisputed crypto heavyweight, has enjoyed a phenomenal year. Over the last ten months, it has been breaking records across the board.

Bitcoin 2024: Ten Months in Review, Key Milestones, and Expert Predictions for Year-End

While bitcoin (BTC) is often heralded as the toughest digital asset in existence, it still has room to grow and adapt to better meet the needs of its network. Here's a dive into three potential ways the world's leading cryptocurrency could accelerate its game.

3 Challenges to Bitcoin's Crown: Quantum Computing, Scaling, and Grid Reliance

Amid rising demand from clients, personal finance advisors who don't use or discuss Bitcoin may risk losing business, analysts say.

Personal Finance Advisors Caught Flat-Footed By Bitcoin Boom

On Saturday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the designated Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Trump transition team, took to the social media platform X to declare that bitcoin is “a hedge against inflation for middle class Americans.

RFK Jr. Calls Bitcoin ‘A Hedge for Middle Class Americans' Amid Treasury Secretary Contest

Real Vision's head crypto analyst Jamie Coutts says that the US dollar is on the verge of foiling the rally for Bitcoin (BTC) and digital assets. While the long-term bullish structure is still intact, Coutts says that a strong dollar is threatening to derail BTC's movement in the short term. “The macro backdrop has soured.

Real Vision Analyst Jamie Coutts Issues Bitcoin Warning Amid Strong Dollar Rally, Says Macro Backdrop Soured

Tech-focused investment firm ARK Invest believes Bitcoin (BTC) will shatter the six-figure price level before 2024 expires. In a new report, ARK Invest analyst David Puell looks at historical data to predict where Bitcoin could possibly land before the year ends.

ARK Invest Unveils Year-End Targets for Bitcoin, Sees Continued Bullish Momentum for BTC in 2025

The week was filled with noteworthy events in the world of cryptocurrencies. From the rise of new meme coins to ambitious price forecasts, the crypto market continues to surprise and intrigue.

Elon Musk's Hedgehog Meme Coin 'SHRUB' Skyrockets, Cathie Wood Sets Ambitious Bitcoin Price Target, Industry Expert Predicts 'Euphoria' Stage For Market And More: Top Crypto Updates This Week

‘We Need Change'—Tesla CEO Elon Musk's U.S. ‘Bankrupt' Warning Backs Bitcoin Price Bull For Treasury

Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci anticipates a significant increase in Bitcoin's value, foreseeing a potential shift towards a less politicized regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies under the upcoming U.S. administration. What Happened: Scaramucci, who will be a headline speaker at Benzinga's upcoming Future of Digital Assets event on Tuesday, expressed optimism about U.S. crypto policy in a recent interview with Saxo.

Scaramucci: Trump's Crypto Support Could Push Bitcoin To $150K

A new CFTC staff advisory has brought options trading on Bitcoin ETFs one step closer to reality, with listings potentially coming soon, analysts say.

Spot bitcoin ETFs options are one step closer to approval

Bitcoin has been holding steady at $90,258 to $90,509 over the last hour and indicators suggest a continuation of positive momentum, though minor pullbacks across timeframes hint at chances for strategic moves. Bitcoin Bitcoin‘s hourly chart showcases a recent climb to $91,909, followed by a slight dip.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Holds Above $90K Despite Consolidation

Bitcoin's recent spike to a new all-time high price has lifted the entire market—and mobile crypto apps on iOS and Android are surging too.

Mobile Crypto Apps Are Climbing the Charts as Bitcoin Blasts Off

The executive chairman and co-founder of enterprise software firm MicroStrategy, Michael Saylor, believes Bitcoin (BTC) is not yet done rallying. In a new CNBC interview, Saylor says Bitcoin is heading to a six-figure price over the coming days and weeks. “I don't think it's going to $60,000, it's not going to $30,000.

$100,000 Bitcoin Incoming, According to MicroStrategy Co-Founder Michael Saylor – Here's His Timeline

Analyzing Bitcoin's current market dynamics to uncover what's driving the price.

Are Retail Investors Behind The Bitcoin Price Surge This Bull Run?

Based on blockchaincenter.net's “there is no second best” index—drawing from Michael Saylor's well-known remark—Microstrategy's strategy of purchasing bitcoin outshines what the company would have gained if it had opted for ethereum instead.

Michael Saylor's ‘No Second Best' Holds Strong as BTC Outpaces Hypothetical ETH Investment

A top Federal Reserve official has suddenly softened his criticism of bitcoin and crypto

Fed Suddenly Flips On Huge $3 Trillion Bitcoin And Crypto Price Boom

Dogecoin

Dogecoin co-creator Billy Markus floated the idea of a U.S. DOGE strategic reserve amid its latest boom. Could it follow Bitcoin's lead?

Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Could Happen. Why Not Dogecoin, Says Co-Founder

ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood says Bitcoin (BTC) remains on track to hit a massive price target in about five years. In a new interview on CNBC Squawk Box, Wood says that ARK Invest believes Bitcoin will reach more than half a million dollars by 2030, an over 600% gain from its current value.

600% Bitcoin Explosion Incoming in Base-Case Scenario, According to ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood – Here's Why

The substantial increase in Goldman Sachs' bitcoin ETF holdings demonstrates the growing interest of institutional investors in bitcoin. Institutional Investments in Bitcoin Keeps Rising The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) 13F report for Q3 ending Sept. 30 revealed that Goldman Sachs now owns $710 million in cryptocurrency assets.

Goldman Sachs' Bold Bet: Bank Boosts Its Bitcoin ETF Stake to $710 Million

Bitcoin enthusiasts meeting in El Salvador on Friday said a recent surge in the cryptocurrency's value since Donald Trump's U.S. election win has heightened their expectations the price will rise further and it will be adopted more broadly globally.

In El Salvador, crypto investors cheer Trump-powered Bitcoin rally

Solidion Technology follows other institutional investors such as Microstrategy by purchasing bitcoin with a plan for future acquisitions. Strategic Bitcoin Allocation for Solidion Treasury Solidion Technology, a provider of advanced battery materials, announced on Thursday that it had invested a portion of its excess cash reserves in bitcoin.

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