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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 widely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) is gearing up for a new vertical leg as it mirrors past movements of a major stock index.

Bitcoin Primed for Next Vertical Leg As ‘Mass Attention' Approaches, Says Crypto Analyst

Ionic Digital has revived its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) following the appointment of BDO USA as its new auditor. The company, which is primarily involved in bitcoin (BTC) mining, also revealed that it holds 2,102.29 BTC, valued at $135.3 million as of Sept. 30, 2024.

Bitcoin Miner Ionic Digital Renews IPO Push, Reports Significant BTC Holdings

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) inches closer to its all-time high, experts predict a bullish momentum for the leading cryptocurrency, while (CRYPTO: XRP) is mired in regulatory uncertainty due to the ongoing SEC appeal against Ripple . What Happened To Bitcoin: Market analysts from Bitget and Hashdex have weighed in on the diverging futures of Bitcoin and XRP, citing regulatory and market factors shaping their trajectories.

Bitcoin Vs XRP: One Is Poised For Growth, But The Other Is Facing Uncertainty

Investors are feeling bullish about Bitcoin again, with over $2 billion flowing into ETFs last week as BTC flirted with $70,000.

Bitcoin ETFs Add Billions of Dollars Amid Rising Trump Optimism: CoinShares

Bitcoin's network hashrate has hit a groundbreaking peak of 725.88 exahash per second (EH/s) for the very first time in its history. Imagine this: 725 quintillion hashes are being crunched every second to secure the network. That's an astronomical number! Over the past year, from Oct.

Over 700 Exahash—Bitcoin's Hashrate Shatters All-Time Records

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could be knocking on the door of $70,000 soon, propelled by positive market sentiment and robust support from ETF inflows and crypto miners, according to Bernstein analysts. What Happened: Last week alone, Bitcoin ETFs saw $2 billion in new purchases, bringing the total yearly inflows to $20.5 billion and pushing assets under management past the $63 billion mark.

Bitcoin Equities, ETF Inflows Surge As Price Moves Above $67,000

Bitcoin's close call with $70,000 may have boosted trader optimism, leaving a trail of liquidations as the price fell below $67,000 Monday.

Bitcoin Price Dips After Failing to Hit $70,000, Leaving Longs Rekt

A record high in OI indicates that more participants are actively trading or holding positions in Bitcoin futures.

Institutional interest soars as CME bitcoin futures open interest sets new all-time high

A widely followed crypto analyst is issuing a Bitcoin warning after BTC‘s failed breakout and dip to the $66,000 range early Monday. In a new video update, crypto strategist Benjamin Cowen tells his 818,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is showing similarities to a 2019 correction.

Analyst Benjamin Cowen Issues Bitcoin Warning As BTC Dips To Start the Week – Here's His End-of-Year Outlook

Northern Data Group has plans to acquire data centers and AI-centric GPUs with funds raised from the potential sale of its Bitcoin mining business.

Tether-Owned Northern Data Considering Sale of Bitcoin Mining Firm Peak

The European Central Bank (ECB) is asking the public to advocate for laws against Bitcoin (BTC), claiming that every time the crypto king rallies, it financially drains the rest of society.

ECB Urges Public To Advocate for Laws Against Bitcoin, Says BTC Rallies Impoverish Rest of Society

In a recent paper, researchers from the European Central Bank make a handful of claims about Bitcoin that lack context, nuance and/or evidence. I'm here to shed light on what they got wrong.

What The ECB Gets Wrong About Bitcoin

It's been an excruciating seven-plus months for the bulls as upside price breakouts have continually been reversed.

Bitcoin Pulls Back Below $67K; Is Another Crypto Rally Failing?

Bitcoin ETF options will give Bitcoin ETFs "the needed liquidity to attract sustainable inflows,” QCP Capital wrote.

Why Bitcoin ETF Options Will Supercharge the Trump Trade, According to QCP

On Oct. 20, 2024, bitcoin's price broke past the $69,000 mark, leaving many in the market eager to see what's next. With the 2024 U.S. elections approaching, bitcoin (BTC) prices could swing unpredictably, given the speculation surrounding the face-off between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

9 AI Chatbots Forecast Bitcoin's Price Under Trump vs. Harris—Here's What They See

Digital asset investment products saw inflows surge to $2.2 billion last week, marking the largest weekly increase since July 2023. What Happened: The surge is being attributed to growing optimism surrounding a potential Republican victory in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, as Republicans are generally perceived to be more favorable toward the digital asset sector, according to a Coinshares report.

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge To Over $2 Billion Amid Rising Trump Election Odds

A new European Central Bank (ECB) report has stirred controversy by suggesting that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) adoption results in a redistribution of wealth from latecomers to early investors. What Happened: The paper, titled “The distributional consequences of Bitcoin,” contends that even if Bitcoin's price continues to rise indefinitely, only early adopters would benefit while latecomers and non-holders would suffer significant consequences.

Early Bitcoin Buyers Could 'Impoverish The Rest Of Society,' European Central Bank Paper Claims

Bitcoin has surged towards the $70,000 mark, reaching a high of approximately $69,450 early Monday morning in Asia before settling at $68,768 by mid-morning.

Bitcoin Approaches $70,000 Amid U.S. Presidential Election

Bitcoin options traders are positioning for a bullish outcome following the U.S. election and the Fed's interest rate decision in November.

Bitcoin options traders focus on calls above $80K as election, Fed meeting near

In a working paper, Amol Amol and Erzo G.J. Luttmer from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis argue that prohibiting bitcoin or imposing specific taxes could help governments implement permanent primary deficits effectively. Their research explores the impact of bitcoin on fiscal policies and offers potential solutions.

A New Fed Working Paper Aims to Rein in Bitcoin With Taxes or Prohibition—Here's Why It's Flawed

The Bitcoin (BTC) price peaked at $69,402 on October 20. The upward momentum was rejected at the psychological price barrier of $70,000.

Bitcoin Price Stabilizes Around $68,000 And Approaches Its Recent High

Dogecoin

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) has gained 28% over the past week, prompting traders to forecast a bullish run if Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) breaks out. What Happened: In a recent podcast update, crypto traders DonAlt and CryptoCred linked the performance of altcoins, particularly Dogecoin, to Bitcoin's potential breakout.

Dogecoin Up 28% Over The Past Week And Major Bitcoin Move Could Send It Beyond $0.50, Says Veteran Trader

On Oct. 21, 2024, bitcoin is trading at $68,322, supported by a market cap of $1.35 trillion. The cryptocurrency saw a 24-hour trading range between $68,145 and $69,431, with a trading volume reaching $28.79 billion. Technical indicators from multiple time frames present a mixed picture, highlighting crucial entry and exit points for traders.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Faces Critical Resistance Above $69.5K

Crypto analyst Cold Blooded Shiller has highlighted the bullish momentum of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), suggesting a continuation of the uptrend, where pullbacks should be seen as buying opportunities. What Happened: In a Monday morning post on X, Shiller emphasized that Bitcoin is showing uptrends across all timeframes.

Bitcoin At $68,000 Remains 'An Uptrending Machine:' Technical Analyst Expects One Of These Two Scenarios Next

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 21, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

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