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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.

Japanese company Metaplanet has announced the purchase of 38.6 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for 300 million yen (around $2.2 million), boosting its total Bitcoin holdings to 398.8 BTC. What Happened: This acquisition follows Metaplanet's August announcement that it would raise 10.08 billion yen to further increase its Bitcoin reserves, solidifying the company's strategy of allocating funds to the leading cryptocurrency.

Metaplanet Acquires 38.6 Bitcoin for $2.2M, Expanding Total Holdings To 398.8 BTC

The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT) is struggling to maintain momentum after a strong start to 2024. While the ETF is up 22.08% year-to-date, it's down a troubling 20.94% over the last six months.

Bitcoin ETF Hype Fades As IBIT Slumps Below Key Averages — Did Investors 'Bet On The Wrong Horse'?

Data reveals that after Fractal Bitcoin's mainnet went live, the project's block explorer indicates the blockchain now controls over 35% of Bitcoin's total hashrate. While Bitcoin hums along at an impressive 681 exahash per second (EH/s), Fractal Bitcoin's sidechain has attracted about 241 EH/s of merged mining hashpower.

Fractal Bitcoin Absorbs Over 35% of Bitcoin's Hashrate After Mainnet Launch

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot ETFs recorded a total net inflow of $28.72 million on Sep. 9, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) spot ETFs continued their streak of outflows. What Happened: The Bitcoin ETF market saw mixed performance among its top players.

Bitcoin Back To $57K, But Monday's ETF Inflows Don't Drag It Out Of Bearish Territory, Analysts Say

Investment advisors are adopting Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) at an unprecedented pace, according to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Investments post.

Bitwise CIO Claims Advisors Adopting Bitcoin ETFs at Record Pace

Bitcoin has recovered from a recent low of $52,500, surging past the $57,000 mark, which triggered a notable wave of short liquidations.

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $57,000 Amid Market Volatility

BlackRock analysts have warned they see more "volatility flare-ups ahead"

BlackRock Issues Serious Fed Warning As Fears Swirl Of A 50% Bitcoin Price Crash

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 10, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rises to $57K as ETFs End Losing Streak

A trader who nailed the May 2021 Bitcoin collapse says BTC may be gearing up to ignite explosive price action as soon as next month.

‘Hardly a Bear Market' – Trader That Nailed 2021 Bitcoin Collapse Hints at Incoming Fireworks for BTC

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America's most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news from last week. In this edition, we discuss how bitcoin is being leveraged by both the opposition and the government in Venezuela, highlighting one of its most significant traits: uncensorability.

Latam Insights Encore: The Venezuelan Perfect Storm Highlights Bitcoin's Key Use Case

Investment firm Metaplanet snapped up an additional ¥300 million worth of Bitcoin for its corporate treasury, according to a new filing.

Japan's Metaplanet Buys Another $2 Milllion Worth of Bitcoin

But October has seen "positive returns in 9 of the past 11 years and an average gain of 22.9%" for BTC, one analyst told Decrypt.

Bitcoin Bounces, But Experts See ‘Sparse' Catalysts for Significant Rally

Ethereum

Solana

Options tied to bitcoin and ether show a bias for put options, according to QCP Capital.

Crypto Traders Remain Cautious About Downside Risks in Bitcoin, Ether; SOL Stands Out

Bitcoin has bounced back above $57,000, amid a surge in short liquidations, as the market looks ahead to tonight's Trump-Harris debate.

Bitcoin rebounds above $57,000 ahead of Trump-Harris debate

Agile Energy X Inc., a subsidiary of Japan's biggest power producer, Tokyo Electric Power Co., is exploring Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining to curb the wastage of renewable energy and foster its widespread adoption. What Happened: The Tokyo-headquartered subsidiary plans to power Bitcoin mining — the process through which new units of the leading cryptocurrency are created and pushed into circulation using renewables, as reported by Asahi Shimbun.

Marathon Digital CEO Lauds Japanese Power Company's Use of Bitcoin Mining To Combat Renewable Energy Waste

Publicly-listed Metaplanet purchased an additional ¥300 million ($2.2M) in Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 398.8 BTC bought for ¥3.75 billion ($27.6M).

Metaplanet Buys Additional ¥300 Million Worth of Bitcoin

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman at Microstrategy and known bitcoin proponent, gave his personal prediction about the long-term price of the cryptocurrency.

Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin Will Reach $13 Million in 21 Years

Macro expert Lyn Alden says she's “very bullish” on Bitcoin (BTC) over the longer term amid the soaring interest payments of the US government to its more than $35 trillion national debt. Alden notes in a recent newsletter that BTC has been highly correlated with global liquidity, a trend the analyst expects to continue.

Macro Guru Lyn Alden ‘Very Bullish' on Bitcoin Over Next Five Years Amid Large US Interest Payments on Debt

In a major development, tech behemoths Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) and Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) are all set to join the blue-chip S&P 500 index. Typically, the inclusion is positive for stocks due to increased trading volume and liquidity resulting from purchases by index funds, ETFs, and other funds mirroring the index.

Palantir And Dell Are Set To Join S&P 500 Index: Here's What Their CEOs Peter Thiel And Michael Dell Have Said About Bitcoin

In what could be a concerning trend for the industry, a Federal Reserve survey found that the cryptocurrency market's growth this year has not resulted in an equivalent rise in cryptocurrency ownership. What Happened: A survey by the Consumer Finance Institute of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia revealed a disconnect between Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) market price and ownership over the last two years.

Crypto Winter Of 2022 Dealt A Death Blow To Bitcoin And Other Coins? Fed Report Indicates A Lasting Impact

The rise in crypto volatility has been accompanied by increased market participation in the bitcoin market, Kaiko said.

Bitcoin Trading Volume Surged to $2.8T in January to August Period

Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled her policy positions for her presidential campaign, notably omitting any mention of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.

Kamala Harris Releases Policy Platform, Remains Silent on Bitcoin and Crypto

Financial firm Bernstein has released a report highlighting the potential impact of the upcoming U.S. presidential election on Bitcoin (BTC) and the cryptocurrency market.

Bernstein: Bitcoin Could Test $30K If Harris Wins US Elections

Fidelity's FBTC led the pack of inflows on Monday with $28.6 million, followed by Bitwise's BITB, which saw $21.99 million in inflows.

US spot bitcoin ETFs return to positive flows, adding $28 million

The Tokyo-listed firm said that it bought an additional 38.464 bitcoin, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to 398.832 BTC.

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