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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.

U.S. Spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs witnessed a $555.8 million surge in inflows on Monday, with ten out of 12 ETFs reporting net inflows. What Happened: The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (BATS:FBTC) led the inflows, attracting $239.25 million.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Saw $555.8M Net Inflows On Monday 'Monster Day'

Blockstream also announced the addition of Michael Minkevich to its leadership team as Chief Operating Officer.

Blockstream secures $210 million to drive Layer 2 growth and expand its bitcoin treasury

I'm pleasantly surprised by how accurately BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink understands why politics can't stop Bitcoin's growth.

Blackrock CEO Is Right: Trump and Kamala Can't Stop Bitcoin

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 15, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Takes Bull Breather

Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick said bitcoin could revisit its all-time high of $73,800 in the lead-up to the U.S. presidential election.

Standard Chartered says bitcoin could revisit its all-time high before the US election

Cash-Margin denominated in bitcoin hits all-time high of 384k BTC ($25.5B)

Cash-Margined Bitcoin Futures are More Popular Than Ever as Open Interest Reaches New Highs

"Metaplanet's strategy allows them to bottom-fish in case the BTC price declines," an analyst told Decrypt.

Metaplanet Bitcoin Treasury Reaches $56 Million With Latest BTC Buy

Solv Protocol has raised $11 million in a strategic funding round, bringing its total funding to $25 million at a valuation of $200 million. This capital will advance the company's mission to revolutionize Bitcoin staking through its Staking Abstraction Layer (SAL).

Solv Protocol Raises $25M in Total Funding to Drive Bitcoin Staking Adoption, Potentially Unlocking $330B in Value

There are also signs of a switch from AI diversifiers to pure-play bitcoin miners amid a potential breakout for bitcoin, the analysts said.

Bitcoin strength driven by correlation to rising Trump election odds, with MicroStrategy a leading indicator: Bernstein

"With Bitcoin recently breaking through the $65,000 resistance level, we could see aggressive traders selling puts to buy calls," one analyst said.

Bitcoin Price Bounces as Spot ETFs Pull in $556 Million

Friday contracts debuted on Sept. 30 with a bang, becoming CME's most successful crypto futures launch ever.

CME's Bitcoin Friday Futures Are Ideal for News Traders: CF Benchmarks

A closely followed analyst who correctly called Bitcoin's pullback earlier this year says BTC may soon enter the explosive phase of the market cycle.

Here's What Could Kick Off ‘Parabolic Phase' of Bitcoin Bull Run, According to Crypto Trader

Weekly inflows might challenge records as technical pointers suggest a BTC rally in the works.

Bitcoin ETF Daily Inflow Hits $556M as BTC Appears Primed for Breakout

The pack of net inflows was led by Fidelity's FBTC, which reported $239.25 million worth of funds moving into the bitcoin ETF.

US spot bitcoin ETFs saw $555 million in net inflows yesterday, largest since early June

Larry Fink, CEO of the world's largest asset manager, BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK), said that the future of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), will not be influenced by the outcome of the upcoming presidential election. What Happened: During the company's recent third-quarter earnings call, Fink was asked about the potential opportunities for the company in the wake of a more cryptocurrency-friendly administration in Washington, D.C.

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink Says Bitcoin, Other Cryptos Have Bright Future Regardless Of Whether Trump Or Harris Becomes President

The Three-line break chart, which filters out noise and erratic price movements, suggests the broader bull run has begun.

This Chart Indicates Bitcoin May Be Headed For Record Highs Above $73K

Bitcoin prices rose sharply today, climbing more than 6% to attain their loftiest value since late last month as a wide range of variables drove gains.

Bitcoin Prices Reach Highest Since Late September As Multiple Factors Fuel Gains

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Leading cryptocurrencies rallied handsomely Monday, coinciding with fresh highs scaled by stocks.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Soar As Stocks Register New All-Time Highs: Top Analyst Says King Crypto On Track Toward $78K

Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has once again expanded its bitcoin (BTC) reserves. On Monday, the firm revealed the purchase of 106.976 BTC for approximately ¥1 billion. This acquisition comes shortly after a similar buy last week, where 108.99 BTC was added to its holdings.

Metaplanet Buys 106 BTC, Total Holdings Now Valued at $56M

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink has emphasized bitcoin's growing legitimacy as an investment, calling it an alternative to commodities like gold. “We believe bitcoin is an asset class in itself,” said the CEO of the world's largest asset manager. Fink downplayed regulatory changes, arguing broader acceptance and liquidity will drive market expansion.

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink Declares Bitcoin an Asset Class, Rivaling Gold in Investment Potential

On Monday, a long-dormant bitcoin wallet, first activated on Aug. 4, 2011, made its move, sending 100 BTC—valued at $6.59 million—out into the world for the first time in over 13 years.

Dormant 2011 Bitcoin Wallet Moves $6.59M After 13 Years of Silence

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher as expectations around Chinese stimulus rise. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $65,903.70 +5.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,630.58 +7.4% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $156.05 +7% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.115 +4.8% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001826 +5.8% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 6.9% and daily active addresses growing by 1%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Pick Up Steam: 'BTC Entering FOMO Zone,' Trader Touts

Our expectations for her were low, but holy f*ck.

Kamala Harris Proves She's the Worst Candidate for Bitcoin Ownership and Adoption

China's unclear fiscal stimulus measures have fueled a surge in bitcoin, pushing the cryptocurrency to a two-week high and sparking speculation that investors may shift to cryptocurrencies over Chinese equities. The uncertainty surrounding the scale of China's economic efforts has prompted capital rotation into alternative assets like BTC.

Bitcoin Rises as China Stimulus and Multiple Bullish News Fuel Crypto Gains

Improving polls for Donald Trump—the self-proclaimed crypto candidate—may be boosting Bitcoin ETF interest, CoinShares said.

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