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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.

Despite the market-wide rally, ether has underperformed, facing challenges in positioning itself between Bitcoin and Solana, analysts said.

ETH-to-BTC price ratio drops to lowest since March 2021 as bitcoin surpasses $97,700

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

Morning Bid: Nvidia disappoints, bitcoin nears $100K

A leak has revealed Trump could appoint the first ever White House "crypto czar"

Leak Reveals Trump Crypto Bombshell As Bitcoin Suddenly Surges Toward $100,000 Price

Bitcoin breached the $95,000 level for the first time Wednesday evening as investors continued pricing in a second Donald Trump presidency.

Bitcoin climbs, reaching a new all-time high above $96,000

Volatility surged this year, driven by U.S. spot ETF listings in January and the start of options trading on those products this week.

Bitcoin Price Blasts Past $97,000 as Futures Hint at More Room to Run

BTC traded above $95,900 in early Asian hours, less than 6% from a landmark $100,000 figure that would push it above a $2 trillion market capitalization.

Bitcoin Nears $96K, Continuing Wild ‘Trump Trade' Rally

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings company MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) ended Wednesday as Wall Street's second-most traded stock, as its large acquisitions of the world's leading cryptocurrency piqued the market's interest. What happened: MicroStrategy recorded volumes of $33.27 billion, trailing only artificial intelligence (AI) juggernaut Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA), according to data from TradingView.

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Takes Wall Street By Storm, Becomes Second-Most Traded Stock After Nvidia

Bitcoin prices attained their latest all-time high this evening when they climbed to $95,000 for the first time ever.

Bitcoin Prices Reach $95,000 For The First Time In History

Bitcoin's march toward $100,000 made further ground on Thursday as investors bet a friendlier U.S. regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies under President-elect Donald Trump will unleash a boom era for the asset class.

Bitcoin breaks $95,000 for first time on optimism over Trump crypto plans

Bitcoin (BTC) reached an all-time high of $95,023 on Bitstamp today, gaining 4% against the U.S. dollar in the past 24 hours and 5.2% over the past week. With a market capitalization of $1.87 trillion, bitcoin now ranks as the seventh most valuable global asset, trailing Amazon. Bitcoin Hits $95,000, Bolstering $1.

Bitcoin Surpasses $95,000: A Milestone in Cryptocurrency Markets

The price of the world's largest cryptocurrency has risen 40% over the past month and is now up 110% in 2024.

Bitcoin breaks above $95,000 for the first time as post-election momentum continues

Another day, another record broken. Bitcoin just touched $95,000 for the first time as the leading cryptocurrency eyes a $100,000 sprint.

Bitcoin Price Climbs to $95,000 on Coinbase in Latest All-Time High Surge

MSTR trading volumes have surged following the company's latest debt offering and the announcement of its largest bitcoin buy to date.

MSTR trading volumes surge after MicroStrategy's biggest bitcoin purchase

According to the creator of timechainindex.com, Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has recently experienced “significant outflows.” This activity has reportedly prompted the platform to tap into its cold wallet reserves to manage the situation.

Onchain Analyst: Binance Taps Cold Wallet Reserves as Bitcoin Outflows Spike

The Core Foundation on Wednesday announced the Fusion Upgrade, a significant development for its blockchain platform, aiming to improve Bitcoin staking for a diverse range of users, including financial institutions and individual investors. What Happened: The upgrade introduces Dual Staking and Liquid Staked Bitcoin (LstBTC), two features designed to increase staking rewards and address liquidity challenges, marking a new phase for the platform's role in Bitcoin-focused decentralized finance (DeFi).

Core Fusion Upgrade Introduces Dual Staking And Liquid Bitcoin Staking

A closely followed crypto strategist believes Bitcoin (BTC) may be repeating a historical pattern that could suddenly send it into the six-figure range.

History May Repeat for Bitcoin, Sending BTC to Massive Price Target, According to Crypto Analyst

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Wednesday despite strong interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $94,297.59 +1.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,076.55 -1.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $234.51 -3.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3765 -6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002387 -5.2% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 8.8% and daily active addresses falling by 6.4%.

Bitcoin Holding On To $94,000, Ethereum, Dogecoin Trade Lower: 'Place Your Bets, Up Or Down Brothers,' Says Trader

One of Galaxy Digital's top executives says that the US government may be forced to look at Bitcoin (BTC) as a potential replacement for the US dollar in the future.

Galaxy Digital Executive Says ‘Reasonable' To Look at Bitcoin To Replace US Dollar in Future

Bonk

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) approach toward the psychological $100,000 mark has sparked interest, with inflows into spot ETFs and IBIT options trading contributing to optimism. Statistics: Lookonchain data shows the spot Bitcoin ETFs recording a net inflow of 9,363 BTC ($884.9 million) on Tuesday.

Bitcoin To '$100,000 Is 'Programmed:' Dogecoin, Bonk To Benefit, Veteran Trader Says

Dogecoin donations are now possible via JustGiving as the charity platform adds support for 60+ cryptocurrencies via The Giving Block.

Charity Platform JustGiving Adds Support for Bitcoin, Dogecoin Donations

MicroStrategy is the most actively traded stock Wednesday, with shares hitting a new peak price as Bitcoin too set a fresh all-time high.

MicroStrategy Stock Sets Record as Bitcoin Hits Another All-Time High Price

One widely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) is convincingly breaking out and on track to have a series of big rallies after printing a new all-time high Wednesday of about $94,800.

Bitcoin Smashes Another All-Time High as Crypto Analyst Says ‘Breakout Confirmed' for BTC

The competition for cheap electrons could establish a floor for hashprice, or at least slow down hashrate growth.

The Subtle Way AI Data Centers Boost Bitcoin Mining Economics

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

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