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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.

Popular crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen thinks the $100,000 Bitcoin price point could usher in a shift in focus from BTC to altcoins.

$100,000 Bitcoin Likely To Trigger 2025 Altseason, According to Analyst Benjamin Cowen

The bullish sentiment in the IBIT options is consistent with the noticeable activity in the $200,000 bitcoin call trading on Deribit.

Pro Crypto Traders Are Leveraging IBIT Options to Bet on BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Doubling to $100: Observers

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) expressed optimism that certain aspects of the proposed strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve could begin to take shape following President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.

Cynthia Lummis Says Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Could Take Shape Soon After Trump 'Raises His Hand And Is Sworn In'

The tooling on Grayscale's existing ETFs aims to generate income by employing a covered call strategy amid a surge in investor interest.

Grayscale to Launch Bitcoin ETF Options Following BlackRock's Record Debut

Announcement comes shortly after the exchange launched its own ‘wrapped' bitcoin on Base – cbBTC

Coinbase Delists Wrapped Bitcoin wBTC, Citing 'Listing Concerns'

Ethereum

Grayscale Investments has finalized reverse share splits for its Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC) and Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH), effective Nov. 19, 2024. These splits adjust share prices relative to their net asset values, with BTC shares increasing fivefold and ETH shares rising tenfold, while reducing the number of outstanding shares proportionally.

Grayscale's Bitcoin and Ethereum Mini ETFs See Share Prices Multiply

IBIT options went live Tuesday in a first, a move that market participants widely expect to draw more institutional interest in bitcoin (BTC). Here's how they could impact the market.

Bitcoin ETF Options Attract $2B on Day One, Shifting BTC's Market Structure

A U.S. Space Force major aims to shape defense policy by advocating a national bitcoin reserve and highlighting proof-of-work technology's role in strategic security. Jason Lowery Pushes for Bitcoin Strategy Role in National Security Council Jason Lowery, a major in the U.S.

US Space Force Major Applies for Military Advisor Position on Bitcoin Strategy

Bitcoin rose to a record high above $94,000 as a report that Donald Trump's social media company was in talks to buy crypto trading firm Bakkt added to hopes of a cryptocurrency-friendly regime under the incoming Trump administration.

Bitcoin breaches $94,000 for the first time

The price of bitcoin traded up to the $93,900 level for the first time ever Tuesday afternoon as IBIT options hit the market.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF's ‘unheard of' first-day options trading volume pushes BTC to new all-time high

Marathon's latest offering comes as several firms begin acquiring more Bitcoin following a market rally that has catapulted crypto prices.

Marathon Digital Issues $850M Convertible Note Sale to Repurchase Debt, Acquire Bitcoin

On Tuesday, shortly before bitcoin (BTC) reached a lifetime high of $94,057 per coin, Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski sparked interest on X. He posed a question to his 289,300 followers, asking whether Rumble should adopt bitcoin as a strategy and add it to its balance sheet.

Chris Pavlovski Stirs the Crypto Pot—Should the Video Platform Rumble Hold Bitcoin?

How did Michael Saylor's firm amass a record stash of Bitcoin? Here's a look back at how MicroStrategy made such massive gains.

MicroStrategy Now Holds $30 Billion in Bitcoin—These Are Its Biggest Buys

Compass Mining is constructing a new Bitcoin mining facility in Iowa, aiming to expand its self-owned infrastructure portfolio in the United States. Compass Mining's Iowa Expansion Highlights Growing U.S. Presence Compass Mining has announced the development of a bitcoin mining facility on a five-acre site in Iowa.

Bitcoin Mining Firm Compass Establishes 30 MW Site in Iowa

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remain preferred choice of investment for institutional investors seeking exposure to bitcoin. Hedge Funds Keep Diversifying Portfolio With Bitcoin The recent 13F Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) filing for end of Q3 revealed that hedge funds such as Millennium Management, Capula Management, and Tudor Investment boosted their exposure to U.S.

Hedge Funds Double Down on Bitcoin ETF Holdings

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

The Daily: Trump nominates pro-bitcoin Lutnick for Commerce Secretary, Metaplanet shares jump 15% after latest BTC acquisition and more

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher, with Bitcoin recording a new all-time high at $94,040, according to Coingecko data. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $93,312.89 +2.9% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,122.39 -0.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $243.76 +2.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.4053 +10% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002537 +4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 102.3% and daily active addresses up by 13%.

Bitcoin Crosses $94,000 For New All-Time High, Dogecoin Back At $0.40, Ethereum Flat: 'Short-Term Price Action Unpredictable,' Say Analysts

The YouTube competitor had about $131 million of cash and cash equivalents on its balance sheet as of the end of the third quarter.

Rumble Stock Rises as CEO Teases Bitcoin Adoption

Options trading on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds officially went live Tuesday, with BlackRock's IBIT kicking things off.

Spot Bitcoin ETF options trading goes live: What traders need to know

Options on BlackRock's popular iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) began trading on the Nasdaq Tuesday.

Bitcoin ETF options begin trading, ushering in a new way for investors to hedge their bitcoin exposure

Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, on Tuesday emphasized the transformative potential of derivatives for the Bitcoin market, particularly with the launch of options on BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) on Nasdaq. What Happened: Highlighting the significant impact derivatives could have on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) liquidity and institutional participation, he said, “All other markets—commodities, equities—the derivatives markets are orders of magnitude larger than spot markets.

Bitcoin ETF Options Could Smooth Volatility, Become Available On Robinhood Soon, Expert Says

Would it be great if the U.S. started buying Bitcoin? Surely. The industry has political capital to cash in, but let's use it wisely.

US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve FOMO Is Being Horribly Oversold

Bitcoin (BTC) shattered records on Tuesday, reaching an eye-popping $93,975—a new all-time high. Bitcoin Rallies to $93,975, Liquidating $44.4M in Shorts The top cryptocurrency gained 3.3% against the U.S. dollar in the past day and climbed 7.5% this week. With a towering market cap of $1.

Bitcoin Reaches $93,975, Setting a New All-Time High

A renewed sense of optimism surrounds Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) adoption following a shift in the regulatory landscape, according to a note from BlackRock (NASDAQ:BLK). What Happened: President-elect Donald Trump‘s campaign promise to maintain a strategic Bitcoin reserve, alongside recent electoral success for pro-crypto politicians, has amplified expectations for a more supportive environment for digital assets, BlackRock told its clients It added that these developments are expected to accelerate the mainstream adoption of Bitcoin.

BlackRock Sees 'Renewed Sense Of Optimism' Around Bitcoin

The CEO of analytics firm CryptoQuant says that Bitcoin has officially entered into a state of euphoria as BTC continues to hold above the $90,000 mark. CryptoQuant chief executive Ki Young Ju says that BTC is entering a “euphoric phase” that began shortly after the US Presidential election. “Bitcoin euphoria is here. 99.

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