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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 S&P 500 is up 60% over the last two years, but Bitcoin's price jump during the same span has crushed that mark.

Wall Street Is on a Bull Run—It's Nothing Compared to Bitcoin

A widely followed crypto analyst is staying bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) while updating his outlook on layer-1 blockchain Aptos (APT) and one memecoin that has printed massive gains during the last 10 months.

Trader Stays Bullish on Bitcoin, Updates Outlook on Aptos and Altcoin That's Up Over 166,000% in Ten Months

Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, has revealed the company's endgame is to become a bitcoin investment bank—and to buy up to $150 billion of bitcoin

Michael Saylor Reveals Shock $100 Trillion MicroStrategy ‘Endgame' As The Bitcoin Price Suddenly Soars

Back in February, renowned macro guru Raoul Pal, famous for his bold predictions about the crypto market, predicted Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could skyrocket to $250,000. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), he added, could reach between $15,000 and $20,000 while Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) might climb to between $750 and $1,000 within the next 18 months.

Bitcoin Will Hit $250K, Raoul Pal Says: Why The Guru's Top 5 Crypto Predictions Matter If 'You're A Wage Slave'

With nearly $16 billion worth of Bitcoin in the bank, MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor shares big plans ahead for BTC.

MicroStrategy Aims to Be ‘Bitcoin Bank' With Trillion-Dollar Valuation: Michael Saylor

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

The Daily: MicroStrategy eyes trillion-dollar valuation in bitcoin bank endgame, Paradigm invests $20 million in Layer 2 project and more

The answer to why institutional support is growing for bitcoin products and services is fairly simple: Wall Street found the money.

Inside Track On The Wall Street Embrace Of Bitcoin And Digital Assets

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent price fluctuations won't deter crypto trader Astronomer Zero's bullish outlook on the crypto king supported by highly accurate signals. What Happened: Astronomer Zero stated that all his analyses are still valid despite the recent market fluctuations.

Bitcoin Rises 2% to Break $62K, Trader Reports '90% to 100% Bullish Signals'

QCP Capital analysts remain optimistic about a potential "Uptober" rally for bitcoin, provided it maintains support above the $60,000 level.

Analysts eye ‘Uptober' rally if bitcoin stays above $60,000 amid stock market gains

A closely followed crypto strategist is issuing a warning about Bitcoin (BTC) after the flagship digital asset dipped below the $60,000 range on Thursday. Pseudonymous analyst Credible Crypto tells his 424,500 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin needs to hold $58,000 as support to avoid plummeting much further.

Trader Issues Bitcoin Alert, Says BTC Will Nuke if Critical Support Zone Crumbles – Here Are His Targets

What are miners actually planning for going into the near term future?

What Do Bitcoin Miners Expect Next?

Mt. Gox now has another full year to repay billions of dollars in Bitcoin to users of the hacked exchange. Here's why BTC is now rising.

Bitcoin Gets a Boost as Mt. Gox Postpones Repayments

Mt. Gox-linked crypto wallets still hold $2.7 billion of bitcoin after having distributed nearly $6 billion worth of assets to creditors earlier this year, Arkham data shows.

Mt. Gox Postpones Repayment Deadline to 2025, Allaying Concerns of Bitcoin Sell Pressure

Some "components of this cycle, such as altcoin seasons or bull runs, might have different timelines than we're used to seeing," an analyst said.

Bitcoin Has Been Stuck Trading Sideways After Halving—What's Different This Time?

China to announce fresh fiscal stimulus measures on Saturday that could inject fresh liquidity into risk assets, including bitcoin, analysts said.

China's fiscal stimulus announcement this Saturday could be market moving for bitcoin, analysts say

Ethereum

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced another tough day, with all 12 funds experiencing outflows totaling $120.76 million. Meanwhile, the nine spot ethereum ETFs saw a different story, pulling in $3.06 million during the trading session.

Ether ETFs Buck the Trend: How Much Did They Pull in While Bitcoin ETFs Struggled?

Recent data from on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant indicates that Bitcoin whales have accumulated approximately 1.5 million BTC over the past six months.

Bitcoin Whales Accumulate 1.5 Million BTC Despite Price Volatility

MicroStrategy, led by founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor, is positioning itself to become a leading player in the Bitcoin banking sector.

MicroStrategy Aims for Trillion-Dollar Valuation as Bitcoin Bank

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 11, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trims Thursday's Inflation-Led Losses

Bitcoin's boring price action, characterized by continued accumulation by small investors, is being attributed to several reasons. including the U.S. election uncertainty and renewed uptick in the U.S. Treasury yields.

Bitcoin on Track For Record Sideways Action, With Eyes on November Elections as Bullish Catalyst

MicroStrategy seeks to borrow money at low rates, offer slightly higher rates to lenders, and invest those funds into bitcoin.

MicroStrategy eyes trillion-dollar valuation in bitcoin bank endgame, Michael Saylor tells Bernstein

Dogecoin

In a fresh display of growing discord within the SEC, Commissioner Mark Uyeda has slammed the agency's cryptocurrency policy, calling it a “disaster” for assets like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE). Despite rising criticism, Chairman Gary Gensler remains firm in enforcing the policy.

SEC Showdown: Gary Gensler Defends Crypto Policy While Commissioner Mark Uyeda Calls It 'Disaster' For Assets Like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin

Bitcoin (BTC) slumped this week, losing 5.3% to a three-week low of $58,900.

Bitcoin Dips Below $59,000 as Inflation Fears Rattle Investors

Ethiopia has rapidly expanded its electricity allocation to Bitcoin mining, making it one of the world's fastest-growing markets for this activity. The country plans to further increase its capacity this year. Many of the miners are using mid-generation machines due to their low power consumption.

Ethiopia Boosts Bitcoin Mining Power Allocation to 600 MW

Seasoned trader Peter Brandt is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship crypto asset lingers around 17% below the all-time high. Brandt tells his 741,800 followers on the social media platform X that his price target for Bitcoin is $135,000, a level he sees being reached in either August or September of 2025.

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