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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.

Enterprise software firm MicroStrategy is sitting on over 100% gains on its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings as the value of the stash crosses the $24 billion mark. Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy is currently holding 279,420 BTC worth $24.45 billion, according to Bitcoin Treasuries.

MicroStrategy Bitcoin Holdings Shatter $24,000,000,000 As Firm Accumulates Additional 27,200 BTC

Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high (ATH), driven by strong demand in spot markets and a wave of institutional investments, as detailed in a report from Glassnode researchers Cryptovizart and Ukuria OC.

Bitcoin Frenzy Unleashed: Glassnode's Study Shows 95% Supply in Profit

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Blockworks co-founder Jason Yanowitz sees the cryptocurrency market moving into the most thrilling phase of a four-stage bull market. What Happened: Yanowitz outlined the typical bull market phases in a thread on X: Stage 1: Rebirth (Jan 2023-Jan 2024) Stage 2: Excitement (Feb 2024 through last week) Stage 3: Euphoria (currently) Stage 4: Disconnection (still to come) The founder noted that the “Excitement” phase could see some coins near all-time highs, without new players coming or existing players leaving.

'Buckle Up' For The Bull Market's 'Most Fun Phase,' Says Industry Expert: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin About To Enter The 'Euphoria' Stage

Bitcoin's market cycle suggests a potential price peak could occur in about 200 days, aligning with recession forecasts for H2, 2025.

Copper.co analysts estimate Bitcoin could peak in 200 days, aligning with US recession projections

Bitcoin is currently experiencing a price correction but underlying metrics show bullish run is on track to continue. Bitcoin Can Deliver Another Wave of Massive Pumps Over the past week, bitcoin (BTC) has set multiple new all-time highs with the latest seeing the number cryptocurrency hit the $89,600 mark.

Key Metrics Suggest Bitcoin's Rally to $90K and Beyond is Sustainable

In its surge to a new all-time high price near $90,000 on Monday, Bitcoin broke the record for the biggest single-day gains in U.S. dollars.

Bitcoin Has Had a Lot of Good Days—It Just Had Its Best One Ever

Singapore-based artificial intelligence company Genius Group said it has adopted bitcoin as its primary treasury asset, committing 90% of its current and future reserves to be held in the largest cryptocurrency.

AI Firm Genius Group Adopts Bitcoin as Primary Treasury Asset; Shares Spike 50%

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes argued that Donald Trump's economic policies could significantly weaken the U.S. dollar, benefitting bitcoin.

‘Get long and stay long': Trumponomics path to a weaker dollar and $1 million bitcoin, says Arthur Hayes

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

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

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

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