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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.

Marathon Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) CEO, Fred Thiel believes Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will not see the volatility of the past years, citing multiple factors for his hypothesis. What Happened: In an appearance on CNBC's Street Signs show on Monday, Thiel noted that the cryptocurrency's recent momentum stems from increasing institutional interest, favourable political signals and strategic investments rather than traditional factors like the halving.

Bitcoin Is Being Sold Into A Market With 'Ample Demand' From Institutions, Says Marathon CEO Fred Thiel

Microstrategy's bold move to accumulate bitcoin has drawn its share of fire from critics, largely due to the financial hazards and strategic questions it raises.

Critics Debate Microstrategy's High-Stakes Bitcoin Play: Genius or a Ticking Time Bomb?

Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro at Fidelity Investments, recently shared Bitcoin valuation models based on adoption curves and monetary policy scenarios, offering his perspective on the asset's maturing role as both a network and a monetary innovation.

Fidelity Investments Director Shares Bitcoin's Adoption and Valuation Models

Swan Bitcoin is suing its law firm for attempting to withdraw from a trade secrets case due to a conflict of interest with another client. Misappropriated Trade Secrets Cryptocurrency financial services firm Swan Bitcoin has filed a lawsuit against its own legal representative, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, alleging legal malpractice.

Swan Bitcoin Files Lawsuit Against Its Own Lawyers

Bitcoin has fallen over 6% in the last 24 hours. Indicators suggest BTC could drop to as low as $90,000.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Correction Takes Price Below $93K

Bitcoin's price movements on Nov. 26, 2024, paint a clear picture of bearish momentum in the short- and mid-term, with a pivotal support zone at $92,000 under close scrutiny. Bitcoin On the 1-hour chart, bitcoin‘s descent is evident, marked by a consistent pattern of lower highs and lows.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Posts the Largest Bearish Daily Candle in Months

Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ:RUM) saw a 5.75% rise in pre-market trading on Tuesday, as per Benzinga Pro, following the announcement of a new Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury strategy. What Happened: According to an announcement made Monday, Rumble's board has approved a plan to invest a portion of its surplus cash reserves into Bitcoin, aligning with the cryptocurrency's record-breaking performance.

Rumble Stock Rises In Tuesday Pre-Market After Adopting Bitcoin Treasury Strategy As BTC Retreats

Long-term investors have sold almost 550,000 BTC, almost 4% of their holdings. Last week, one-day profit-taking touched a record high in dollar terms, more than $10.5 billion.

Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Have 163K More BTC to Sell, History Indicates: Van Straten

Bitcoin and crypto prices have crashed following their huge rally on the back of Donald Trump's U.S.

Sudden Panic Sparks $200 Billion Bitcoin And Crypto Price Crash

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Veteran Wall Street investor Warren Buffett is known for his unabashed takes on cryptocurrencies and has never shied away from voicing his disapproval in the harshest terms possible. What happened: Buffett has made Berkshire Hathaway into one of the world's most valuable corporations through a succession of acquisitions and investments over the years, becoming one of the most followed stock investors globally.

Warren Buffett Once Predicted A 'Bad Ending' For Crypto. Since Then, The Sector's Market Cap Has Quadrupled, Riding On The Bitcoin, Dogecoin Waves

The world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization was trading down 6.2% at a price of $92,446.38 as of 5:55 a.m. ET, according to CoinGecko data.

Crypto market sheds $180 billion in a day as bitcoin slides further from $100,000 milestone

Babylon Labs and Lombard Protocol have jointly unveiled a strategic initiative aimed at integrating Bitcoin with Sui, the Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform. This collaboration seeks to onboard bitcoin liquidity into the Sui ecosystem, enhancing decentralized finance (defi) with LBTC as a core collateral asset.

Sui Partners With Babylon to Launch Bitcoin Staking Initiative

Bitcoin investment products experienced a surge in net inflows, reaching $3.12 billion between Nov. 18 and 22, according to CoinShares.

Bitcoin ETFs Attract Record $3.13 Billion in Weekly Inflows Amid $100K Price Surge Hopes

MicroStrategy has made headlines with its largest Bitcoin purchase to date, acquiring 55,500 BTC between Nov. 18 and 24 for $5.4 billion.

MicroStrategy Makes Record-Breaking Bitcoin Purchase, Bolstering Its Holdings to Over $37 Billion

With the current price hike and the expected rise in bitcoin adoption by nation-states and private corporations, the world's attention is on the digital asset.

The Train Has Left the Station: Is It Too Late to Invest in Bitcoin?

A crypto strategist who rode Bitcoin's 2023 breakout is warning that BTC is at risk of witnessing a significant correction if it fails to rally above $100,000. Pseudonymous analyst DonAlt tells his 63,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin will likely bounce if it pulls back to $90,000.

Analyst Issues $80,000 Bitcoin Price Warning As Crypto Markets Retreat

The idea of bitcoin as a medium of exchange was at the center of its creation, eliminating the need for third parties for transacting. Discussions on social media now recall how Andreas Antonopoulos, a big bitcoin proponent, used it to promote bitcoin back in the day.

Bitcoin's Medium of Exchange Thesis in Perspective: Is It Still Relevant?

Monday's net outflow ended a five-day streak of net inflows that brought $3.4 billion into the spot bitcoin ETFs.

Spot bitcoin ETFs end positive streak with $438 million outflows; BTC dips to $94,500

BTC traders purchase protective put options in response to Monday's 5% decline. The Coinbase premium indicator highlights a decline in demand for Bitcoin in the U.S. market.

Three Reasons Why Bitcoin Risks Falling Below $90K: Godbole

Peter Schiff ignites outrage by claiming that the U.S. becoming a bitcoin superpower would weaken the nation, clashing with crypto advocates championing it as an economic game-changer.

Peter Schiff Claims Bitcoin Superpower Status Will Make America weaker

A bitcoin-led crypto market correction continued into its third day as the asset lost a further 3.5% in the past 24 hours. However, bitcoin tends to bounce back when short-term holders sell at a loss.

Bitcoin Slides Near $94K, But Short-Term Bullish Target of $100K BTC Unchanged

The UK government is urged to create a bitcoin reserve as Trump's pro-crypto policies drive global competition in the race for digital economic dominance.

UK Urged to Consider Bitcoin Reserve as Trump Leads Crypto Revolution

Renowned economist Peter Schiff came hard at the U.S. government's endorsement of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), predicting potential economic consequences. What Happened: On Monday, Schiff took to X to express his concerns over the incoming Donald Trump administration's bet on the world's leading cryptocurrency.

Peter Schiff Warns Trump's Bitcoin Support Could Lead To Economic Chaos, Make America 'Weaker' As Wall Street Misallocates 'Bigly'

Asset managers have weighed in on Trump's proposed U.S. bitcoin reserve, reflecting divisions over digital assets in national economic strategy. Asset Managers Divided Over Bitcoin Reserve in Nation's Bold Strategy Discussions about establishing a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve have intensified following President Donald Trump's re-election.

Asset Managers Weigh in on US Bitcoin Reserve Debate

Popular video-sharing platform Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ:RUM) became the latest Wall Street player to embrace the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury strategy amid the apex cryptocurrency's record-breaking run. What Happened: According to an announcement made Monday, Rumble's board approved a new strategy to allocate a portion of the company's surplus cash reserves to Bitcoin.

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