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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.

A recent European Central Bank (ECB) working paper criticizing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has sparked strong reactions from cryptocurrency academics, accusing the paper of bias and flawed analysis. What Happened: The paper, released on Oct. 12 by ECB authors Ulrich Bindseil and Jürgen Schaaf, painted a negative picture of Bitcoin's future viability, focusing on its volatility, wealth concentration, and lack of productive contributions.

Bitcoin Advocates Fire Back At European Central Bank, Say 'Vested Interest' Motivated Criticism

Retail investor activity in Bitcoin has seen a notable uptick in October, according to analysts from CryptoQuant.

Retail Bitcoin Activity Surges in October Amid Institutional Interest

Analysts at Bernstein have issued a forecast for Bitcoin, predicting that the cryptocurrency will reach $200,000 by the end of 2025.

Bernstein Analysts Predict Bitcoin To Reach $200,000 by End of 2025

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Seasoned trader Peter Brandt believes that Bitcoin (BTC) and two additional crypto assets including Ethereum (ETH) are showing signs of strength. Brandt tells his 744,000 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin continues to trade within a consolidation pattern.

Trader Peter Brandt Says Bitcoin and Two Altcoins Flashing Interesting Price Developments – Here's His Outlook

Nasdaq-listed cloud mining services company Bitfufu has announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in an 80-megawatt (MW) Bitcoin mining facility in Ethiopia. This strategic move marks a significant shift for the company as it transitions from an asset-light strategy to managing a diverse portfolio of Bitcoin mining infrastructure.

Bitfufu Expands to Africa: Acquires 80MW Bitcoin Mining Facility in Ethiopia

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has criticized the MicroStrategy co-founder's recent remarks on crypto self-custody.

Vitalik Buterin: Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Self-Custody Comments Are 'Batshit Insane'

The project, which recently raised $7.5 million, says the new decentralized exchange (DEX) will target the market for Bitcoin-based tokens including Ordinals NFTs and Runes fungible tokens – aiming to curb unsavory transactional practices that are possible due to the blockchain's long block times.

Bitcoin Startup Satflow Targets 'Mempool Sniping' in New Token-Trading Rival to Magic Eden

Renowned investor Paul Tudor Jones said he was bullish on bitcoin, gold and commodities amid the risk as “all roads lead to inflation.”

US elections could trigger a ‘Minsky moment' bond market crash as Paul Tudor Jones bets on bitcoin: analysts

AI clusters and bitcoin mining operations have vastly different needs. Core Scientific's chief development officer gets down to the nitty gritty.

Bitcoin Miners Are Pivoting to AI to Survive. Core Scientific Entered the Race Years Ago

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) hit a bump in the road on Tuesday, recording $79.09 million in net outflows. Meanwhile, ether ETFs turned things around, bringing in $11.94 million in net gains. Tuesday's Crypto ETF Action The 12 spot bitcoin ETFs struggled, shedding $79.09 million overall. However, three ETFs saw a bit of sunshine.

Ether ETFs Snag Gains While Bitcoin Funds Realize $79M in Outflows

The market needs time to digest higher bond yields, "before Bitcoin can resume its upward movement," 10x Research wrote in a note.

Bitcoin Price Stabilizes as Analysts Flag an Accumulation Period

Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $79.09 million on Tuesday, marking the first outflow after a consistent inflow streak over the past seven days. What Happened: BlackRock‘s (NASDAQ:IBIT) ETF, showed a gain of $42.9 million on Oct. 22, while ARK Invest‘s (CBOE: ARKB) ETF saw a substantial outflow of $134.7 million.

Bitcoin Spot ETF Nets $79M Outflow After 7-Day Inflow Streak

Core developer Peter Todd was revealed as Nakamoto in the documentary shot by Cullen Hoback. Todd, however, denied being Nakamoto in a previous email to CoinDesk.

Peter Todd, Bitcoin Developer Named as Satoshi Nakamoto in HBO Documentary, Goes Into Hiding

Bernstein analysts predict bitcoin will reach $200,000 by the end of 2025, calling the forecast “conservative.”

Bernstein analysts label their $200,000 bitcoin price prediction for end of 2025 as ‘conservative'

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 23, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: BTC's Fall Below $67K Prompts Broad Market Dip

The business plan for WBTC is to increase the outstanding amount by five to 10 times what is now, just under $10 billion – using a geographically diversified custodial setup that might be more appealing to buyers outside the U.S

Justin Sun Might Be Good for Wrapped Bitcoin, Says New Custodian's Director

An ARK Invest analyst is saying that three indicators are currently flashing bullish for Bitcoin (BTC). ARK analyst David Puell tells his 68,900 followers on the social media platform X that there have been “interesting market events in the last few weeks” signaling a potential Bitcoin breakout.

Bitcoin Potentially Breaking Out of Range As Three Indicators Flash Bullish for BTC, Says ARK Analyst

Grant Colthup, the ex-CEO of a defunct Australian cryptocurrency exchange, is facing fraud charges. He's accused of misusing $1.47 million intended for bitcoin purchases. ASIC, the Australian regulator, alleges Colthup violated a law against false or misleading representations. The funds were reportedly used to pay the exchange's debts or buy crypto for others.

Ex-CEO Charged in Australia With Stealing $1.47M From Customer in Failed Bitcoin Deal

Bitcoin retail investor demand has increased in October to levels seen before March's all-time high, analysts said.

CryptoQuant says bitcoin retail activity picked up in October after summer lull

Those wallets continue to hold that BTC and haven't sent any to crypto exchanges as of Wednesday, which is usually a sign of intention to liquidate holdings.

Musk's Tesla Still Holds $780M Bitcoin, Arkham Says, Ahead of TSLA Earnings

Saylor seemed to be explicitly arguing for a “regulatory capture” approach to crypto, the Ethereum co-founder argued.

Michael Saylor's comments on regulated bitcoin custody draws criticism from Vitalik Buterin

Bitcoin mining difficulty jumps 3.9%, hits 95.67T on Tuesday, amid record hashrate.

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits All-Time High as Mining Revenue Rises; Signals Upcoming Bull Run

Traders are braced for Tesla to post its third quarter earnings, potentially revealing why it suddenly moved its near-$800 million worth of bitcoin last week

Bitcoin Is Suddenly Braced For A Huge Elon Musk And Tesla Earthquake Ahead Of Critical Price ‘Tipping Point'

Bitcoin is no longer the experimental new project it was over a decade ago, but it can still fail.

Bitcoin Is No Fait Accompli

Legendary hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones reinforced his bullish viewpoint on alternative investments and stressed that Bitcoin, gold.

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