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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.

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 17, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Recedes to $67K as Crypto Market Sees Slight Dip

Bitcoin exchange reserves have fallen to a multi-year low, with new bitcoin whales driving buying pressure, analysts said.

Bitcoin exchange reserves drop to multi-year low amid rising institutional demand: CryptoQuant

A widely followed analyst and trader is offering his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) and two memecoins amid a bounce in crypto prices. The analyst pseudonymously known as Bluntz tells his 284,000 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin could experience a correction before trending higher.

Top Analyst Says Another Pullback Could Be on the Table for Bitcoin, Updates Outlook on dogwifhat and Popcat

“The price is climbing toward the midpoint of this range, but it has not yet established a decisive breakout," one analyst told Decrypt.

Bitcoin Market Dominance Reaches 3-Year High—What's That Mean?

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller has predicted a market "melt up" as the bitcoin price approaches "a tipping point

A Fed ‘Nightmare' Is Predicted To Spark A Bitcoin Price ‘Tipping Point'

Ethereum

The search giant explained that it had temporarily removed some crypto price charts due to “inaccurate data.”

Bitcoin, Ethereum Price Charts Return to Google Search

The bitcoin and ether futures products will begin rolling out to customers in the coming months, Robinhood said.

Robinhood confirms plan to support bitcoin, ether futures trading amid desktop rollout

The DOJ recommendations on sentencing are the preamble to the judge's final ruling. The pair are due to be sentenced in November.

Bitfinex Hacker Deserves 5-Year Sentence for Laundering $8 Billion in Stolen Bitcoin: DOJ

Kaiko pointed to a notable drop in 2% BTC market depth on Coinbase in a report early this week.

Coinbase Says Bitcoin Liquidity on Exchange Unfazed After SEC's Lawsuit Against Cumberland

Analyst and trader Kevin Svenson is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) amid a rally that has seen Bitcoin go up by nearly 15% over the past six days.

Bitcoin Flashing Bullish Signal That Previously Triggered Huge Run, Says Crypto Analyst – Here's His Outlook

Italian cryptocurrency investors were taken by surprise when Deputy Economy Minister Maurizio Leo proposed to almost double the capital gains tax for Bitcoin, from 26% to as high as 42%.

Italy Shocks Crypto Community With Proposed 42% Bitcoin Tax Hike

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes thinks the outbreak of war in the Middle East could actually benefit Bitcoin's (BTC) price. In a new analysis, Hayes outlines what might happen in the crypto space if the Israel/Iran conflict escalates. The crypto veteran notes that Iranian Bitcoin miners account for up to 7% of the global hash rate.

Arthur Hayes Says War Outbreak Could Trigger Bitcoin (BTC) Explosion – Here's Why

Asian Private Wealth Managers Embrace Crypto, Some Foresee Bitcoin at $100 By Year-End

Asian Private Wealth Managers Embrace Crypto, Some Foresee Bitcoin at $100K By Year-End

Bitcoin is often referred to as "digital gold," but now it is possible to mint and trade physical gold on the Bitcoin blockchain via the Ordinals protocol.

Gold Arrives on 'Digital Gold' as Bitcoin Gets Tokenized Version of the Metal

Technical indicators point to a price surge, and Polymarket bettors have their money on BTC passing $70K this month.

Bitcoin Demand Surges in Bullish Catalyst That May Drive BTC Price to $70K

Bitcoin's upward momentum remains robust, with market experts forecasting a rise beyond its March all-time high.

Bitcoin Set to Rise Beyond $70,000 in 'Coming Weeks,' Experts Say

On Wednesday, as bitcoin soared to an intraday peak of $68,388 per coin, a wallet from 2011 suddenly sprang to life after lying dormant for over 13 years, spending 150 BTC, valued at $10.17 million. This latest awakening follows the movement of 100 BTC from a similar 2011 address just two days earlier.

A Second 2011 Bitcoin Wallet Moves $10M This Week—Could the Transfers Be Linked?

Influential economist Peter Schiff expressed skepticism about the surge in Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) value, attributing it to misplaced expectations of a potential Donald Trump administration's support for the cryptocurrency. What Happened: Schiff shared his thoughts on Bitcoin's latest rally on his YouTube channel.

Peter Schiff Questions 'Trump-Inspired' Bitcoin Pump: 'One Of The Promises He Did Not Make Was To Buy Any'

Italy plans to raise its capital gains tax on bitcoin to 42%, up from 26%, as part of efforts to fund election promises and curb the fiscal deficit. The government cites growing bitcoin adoption as a key factor.

Italy Targets Bitcoin With Capital Gains Tax Hike as EU Prepares for MiCA Regulations

Anthony Scaramucci, CEO of SkyBridge Capital, revealed his significant investments in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. What happened: During an interaction with well-known podcaster Natalie Brunell, Scaramucci shared anecdotes about his conversation with MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor.

Anthony Scaramucci Tells What Percentage Of His Wealth Is Tied Up In Bitcoin: 'I Haven't Sold Any. Thank God, Knock On Wood!

Robinhood told Decrypt on Wednesday its futures offerings via its trading app is expected in the “coming months.”

Robinhood Targets Seasoned Traders With Bitcoin Futures, New Desktop Platform

The combined hash rate of U.S.-publicly listed bitcoin miners now accounts for a record 28.9% of the network, J.P. Morgan said.

Bitcoin Miners Gain Record Hash Rate as JP Morgan Gives Nod to Sector Ahead of US Election

The following guest post comes from Bitcoinminingstock.io, the one-stop hub for all things bitcoin mining stocks, educational tools, and industry insights. Originally published on Sept. 11, 2024, it was penned by Bitcoinminingstock.io author Cindy Feng.

Understanding Bitcoin Treasury Strategies: Insights From Public Bitcoin Miners Like MARA

An exchange-traded fund that exposes investors to both bitcoin and gold simultaneously launched on Wednesday.

Stacked bitcoin and gold ETF launches with the goal of shielding investors from inflation and currency debasement

Italy's government made a bold move to tighten the screws on cryptocurrency profits, unveiling plans to increase capital gains taxes on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from the current 26% to a staggering 42%. This unprecedented hike, announced by Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Maurizio Leo during the unveiling of the 2025 Budget Law on Wednesday, is already sending shockwaves through the crypto community.

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