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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.

He sold BTC at the bottom, lost $35,000 on a telco stock, bought another four BTC and then lost access to his wallet.

You Think You Had a Bad Day? Brazilian YouTube Star's Bitcoin Nightmare Led to Hospitalization

Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones has significantly expanded his stake in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-linked financial instruments, highlighting his continued confidence in the cryptocurrency's potential. What Happened: According to a Nov. 14 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tudor Investment Group held $159.9 million worth of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) shares as of Sep. 30.

Paul Tudor Jones Boosts Bitcoin Holdings, Potentially Making BTC His Largest Non-Options Investment

Options trading on spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds could become available as soon as Tuesday, according to Nasdaq.

Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Could Start Trading As Early As Tomorrow

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Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are trading relatively flat, with Dogecoin seeing rising momentum. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $90,765.13 +0.7% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,133.91 +0.9% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $236.42 -0.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3681 +1.9% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002437 -2.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 16.2% and daily active addresses falling by 12.4%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Open The Week Relatively Flat, Dogecoin Moves Higher, Trader Marks $91,000 As Key BTC Level To Prevent 'Cool Off'

It's unclear whether the U.S. government has the authority to use seized bitcoin to constitute a strategic reserve.

Can a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Move Forward Without Congress? Experts Disagree

Semler Scientific has reported a significant 37.3% bitcoin yield since implementation of its bitcoin treasury strategy. Bitcoin Strategy Yielding Gains for Semler Scientific Semler Scientific has announced an impressive half-year bitcoin (BTC) yield of 37.3%. According to an announcement on Monday, Semler achieved this yield between July 1 to Nov. 15 2024.

Semler Scientific Reports Half-Year BTC Yield of 37.3%, Acquires Additional 215 Bitcoin

If you're in the 0% long-term capital gains bracket, you can reduce future taxes with a lesser-known strategy, tax-gain harvesting, experts say.

Here's how to leverage the 0% capital gains bracket as the price of bitcoin surges

Cosmos Health—which trades on the Nasdaq—said it will buy Bitcoin and Ethereum as an inflation hedge.

Another Publicly Traded Company Adds Bitcoin to Its Balance Sheet

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could more than double its price in the near future, according to a prediction from BCA Research. What Happened: The firm forecasts that the cryptocurrency may exceed $200,000, supported by its analysis of Bitcoin's 260-day fractal dimension complexity—a metric that evaluates patterns in price changes over a specific time frame, Coindesk reported.

Bitcoin Could Hit $200,000 Within 260 Days If This Technical Indicator Is Correct

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust continues to be the market leader among Bitcoin ETFs.

How hedge funds and big banks traded IBIT and other Bitcoin ETFs in Q3

Recent findings from Bitwise's Weekly Crypto Market Compass for Week 47, 2024, reveal an upbeat trajectory for cryptocurrency markets, with bitcoin leading the charge. Its performance has outshined traditional financial assets, propelled by optimism surrounding U.S. reserve strategies and an intensifying supply crunch.

Bitwise: US Bitcoin Reserve Speculations Propel Crypto Market Gains

Ki Young Ju, the CEO of analytics firm CryptoQuant says that signs of retail participation in the Bitcoin (BTC) bull market are getting stronger.

‘Retail Investors Are Coming' – CryptoQuant CEO Details Rise of Smaller Bitcoin Transactions As BTC Regains $92,000

On Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady above $90,000, riding high after its post-election rally in the U.S. With its value perched at this level, we tapped into a variety of generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to see what they think bitcoin's price might look like by the end of the year.

7 AI Chatbots Bet Big on Bitcoin: Price Predictions Heat Up After $90K Rally

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Monad begins rolling out testnet, Bernstein's catalysts for a $200,000 bitcoin price and more

The decrease of bitcoin's supply on exchanges could lead to higher price volatility, market maturity, and increased influence from institutional investors. Bitcoin Investors Are Not Selling Anytime Soon Bitcoin has seen a significant decline in its supply on cryptocurrency exchanges, reaching its lowest level since November 2018.

Bitcoin on Exchanges Hits Lowest Level Since November 2018

Bitcoin (BTC) price has stalled in its uptrend after being trapped at the high of $92,000. Cryptocurrency price analysis brought by Coinidol.com.

Bitcoin Consolidates Above $90,000 As Traders Become Indecisive

"That's a wrap. Now it's just a matter of when not if," Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said in a post on X.

Options trading on spot Bitcoin ETFs may launch this week as OCC ‘preparing for the clearance'

Bitkey's inheritance feature enables secure bitcoin transfers to beneficiaries, ensuring self-custody and reliability. Launching January 2025 for seamless legacy planning.

Bitkey's Inheritance Feature Simplifies Self-Custody For Bitcoin Users

Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated at UFC 309 in New York City on Saturday that a significant part of his wealth is in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).

Robert Kennedy Jr. Says 'Most' Of His Wealth Is In Bitcoin, Is 'Committed' To The 'Currency of Freedom'

American hedge fund boss Paul Tudor Jones is a big Bitcoin bull—and his firm has bought millions of shares of BlackRock's ETF.

Paul Tudor Jones' Hedge Fund Holds $230 Million Worth of BlackRock Bitcoin ETF

I just learned about NiHowdy, a company that lets you earn bitcoin for purchasing prescription drugs, and I'm intrigued.

Buy Drugs, Get Bitcoin

This is the boom/bubble phase of the bitcoin four-year halving cycle.

Bitcoin: The Next Leg Up

MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) has announced the acquisition of 51,780 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for approximately $4.6 billion, with an average price of $88,627 per coin. What Happened: According to the company's SEC filing on Monday, this purchase occurred between Nov. 11and Nov. 17, funded through proceeds from the issuance and sale of shares under its Sales Agreement.

Bitcoin Buyer Spree: MicroStrategy Acquires $4.6B In BTC; Metaplanet Issues $11.4M In Bonds To Fund Purchases

MARA Holdings, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed bitcoin mining firm, has announced plans for a $700 million private offering of convertible senior notes due in 2030. MARA Holdings Proposes $700 Million Convertible Notes Offering MARA Holdings (Nasdaq: MARA) disclosed on Nov.

MARA Plans $700 Million Convertible Notes Offering to Fund Bitcoin Purchase

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