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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.

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America's most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines the defiant stance of El Salvador's government on bitcoin and how Bukele will continue to push for its adoption and purchases despite the recently issued IMF deal.

Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador's Bitcoin Push Persists, Undeterred by IMF Deal

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC). Van de Poppe tells his 169,000 YouTube subscribers that he expects Bitcoin to rally by approximately 60% over the course of 2025. According to the analyst, Bitcoin is primed to enjoy an extended bullish cycle over the coming months.

$150,000 Bitcoin Incoming in 2025, According to Crypto Analyst Michaël van de Poppe – Here's Why

The broad-based CoinDesk 20 (CD20), an index tracking the largest tokens by market capitalization, minus stablecoins, lost 2.7% in the past 24 hours.

Don't Expect Bitcoin Fireworks Ahead of New Year, Traders Say, as BTC ETFs Lose $420M

After a blistering 150% rally in bitcoin this year, crypto investors and industry executives told CNBC, they're expecting the flagship cryptocurrency to hit new all-time highs in 2025.

The boldest bitcoin predictions for 2025 are in — and most see prices doubling to $200,000

Bitcoin traders who leverage technical analysis have been closely monitoring several specific technical levels.

Bitcoin Traders Monitor Key Technical Levels Including $100,000

2024 has been a banner year for bitcoin, and this weekend on Reddit, the crypto community dove into a lively debate about the leading digital currency's cycles. Bitcoin enthusiasts pondered whether the classic four-year halving cycle could lose its forecasting mojo.

Hyperbitcoinization and Supercycle Hype Heats Up: Is Bitcoin's Four-Year Cycle Dead?

On Monday, Bloomberg spotlighted Blackrock's Ishares Bitcoin Trust, or IBIT, as the “greatest launch” in exchange-traded fund (ETF) history. Bitcoin Takes Center Stage as Blackrock's IBIT Breaks Records Blackrock, the world's largest asset manager, reached an all-time peak of $11.

Bitcoin Boom Goes Mainstream—Blackrock's IBIT Becomes the Fastest Growing ETF of All Time

The largest publicly traded corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC) just added over 2,000 new tokens to its stash. According to MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor, the software development firm just snagged 2,138 BTC worth approximately $209 million. “MicroStrategy has acquired 2,138 BTC for ~$209 million at ~$97,837 per Bitcoin and has achieved BTC yield of 47.

MicroStrategy Acquires 2,138 Bitcoin As Value of the Firm's BTC Stash Balloons to Over $27,000,000,000

Donald Trump clinched the presidential nomination in November, creating a frenzy of bitcoin price predictions that range from a modest $130,000 to a mind-bending $49 million per coin.

All the Major Bitcoin Price Predictions Since Trump's Election

Ethereum

Ethereum ETFs closed the week strong with inflows above $300 million while bitcoin ETFs saw outflows of close to $400 million. Last Week of 2024 Sees Outflows for Bitcoin ETFs and Inflows for Ethereum ETFs Bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced mixed fortunes in the final week of 2024.

Weekly Inflows and Outflows Show Contrasting Fortunes for BTC and ETH ETFs

A crypto strategist known for accurately calling Bitcoin's retracement earlier this year warns that BTC is flashing signals that could lead to an extended corrective period.

Analyst Who Nailed Bitcoin Pre-Halving Pullback Warns BTC Showing Signs of Incoming Multi-Week Correction

The co-founders of the blockchain analysis platform Glassnode are laying out how Bitcoin (BTC) can reclaim six figures and more. Glassnode and Swissblock co-founders Jan Happel and Yann Alleman, who share the social media handle Negentropic, start by comparing BTC's current situation to a similar scenario from a few years back.

Here's How Bitcoin Could Potentially Witness a Price Pump, According to Glassnode Co-Founders

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways on a low-volume Monday. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $94,335.84 +1.2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,399.26 +1.7% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $195.53 +2.1% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.11 -0.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.32 +1.9% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002158 -0.04% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 53.99% and daily active addresses falling by 0.07%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Tread Water After Luckluster 'Santa Rally'

Microstrategy may have scooped up 2,138 BTC recently, but its stock price has been anything but steady. The company's shares are now trading more than 36% below their record high.

Microstrategy's Crypto Fortune Grows, Yet Stock Plummets 36% From All-Time High

Why simply hodling bitcoin and watching the number go up is not enough for it to succeed.

Bitcoin: Use It Or Lose It

A closely followed crypto analyst says that one factor could cause Bitcoin (BTC) to plummet all the way down to $85,000. In a new thread on the social media platform X, crypto trader Justin Bennett tells his 115,700 followers that the next time prominent stablecoin Tether's (USDT) dominance level (USDT.D) tests the 4.

Crypto Analyst Justin Bennett Warns One Factor Could Trigger Massive Bitcoin Plunge – Here's His Target

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) relatively subdued performance over the past week has traders speculating whether prices might fall below key support levels before year-end. What Happened: Chris Burniske, a crypto industry expert and former ARK Invest analyst, remains optimistic despite Bitcoin's 15% retracement from its highs.

Bitcoin Up 1% To $94,000: 'Sweet' Setup Going Into 2025, But Beware A Drop Below $93,000, Experts Say

Blockchain sleuths have flagged a notable acquisition: on Dec. 30, 2024, a bitcoin address believed to be linked to stablecoin issuer Tether added 8,404.48 BTC to its reserves, valued at a cool $772 million.

Numerology Combined With Strategy? Tether's Bitcoin Holdings Soar Past 83,000 BTC

Macroeconomic concerns and rampant profit-taking are weighing on the crypto market as the year comes to an end.

Bitcoin Drops to $92,000 as Long-Term Holders Keep Taking Profit

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Another Monday, another big Bitcoin buy from Microstrategy—its eighth consecutive weekly purchase.

Microstrategy Won't Stop Buying Bitcoin, Adds Another $209 Million

Bitcoin, currently dancing between $91,721 and $92,105 over the last hour, has dipped by 2.7% in the past 24 hours. Its market cap stands tall at $1.81 trillion, with a trading volume of $45.45 billion and an intraday price swing from $91,315 to $94,562.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Weak Recovery Signals Hint at Further Downside

Primarily endorsed by Bitcoin proponents, GOP politicians, and Trump, here's how a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could actually appeal to progressives.

A Progressive Case for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Strengthening America's Social Safety Net

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and the rest of the cryptocurrency industry are set for a transformative 2025, according to research from Galaxy Research. What Happened: In a thread on X on Dec. 27, Galaxy Research forecasts notable advances in adoption, infrastructure and regulatory clarity, as well as specific advancements for different assets.

2025 Outlook: Bitcoin To $150,000, Ethereum To $5,500, Dogecoin Hits $1, Galaxy Research Predicts

The firm, which has been generating record profits, has been trying to diversify its holdings and reinvest in emerging sectors.

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