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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.

Bitcoin soared past $100,000 on the strength of institutional adoption, leading to the movement of Mt Gox bitcoin yet again. Mt Gox Bitcoin on the Move Again Bitcoin‘s historic six-figure moment arrived on Dec. 4 when the number one cryptocurrency crossed the $100,000 mark.

27,000 BTC Moved From Mt Gox Wallet as Bitcoin Hits $104K

Analysts primarily attributed the move to expectations of a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment in the U.S. under Donald Trump.

Trump congratulates bitcoiners on $100,000 milestone as industry reacts to new all-time high

President-elect Donald Trump and El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele took to social media to react to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surging past the historic $100,000 mark, reaching a high of $103,679 on Thursday morning. The cryptocurrency is currently trading at $102,200, up 7.7% over the last 24 hours, according to CoinGecko data.

'You're Welcome!'—Donald Trump Congratulates Bitcoin's $100,000 Milestone As El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele Takes Victory Lap

The Afghan War Logs are being permanently etched onto Bitcoin's blockchain for future generations, backed by Gabriel Shipton and OrdinalsBot.

Bitcoin Ordinals Startup, Project Spartacus Revive WikiLeaks Afghan War Logs

“Bitcoin breaking the $100,000 mark is supported by high volumes and shallow post-election corrections,” a Nansen research analyst told Decrypt.

Bitcoin Dominance Swells as Crypto Market Tops $3.8 Trillion

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino attributed USDT's surge in market cap to heavy inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs and a Michael Saylor-led bitcoin buying spree.

Bitcoin rally, ETF inflows led to USDT market cap surge, says Tether CEO

Bernstein Research forecasts Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will evolve into the premier “store of value” asset, ultimately supplanting gold over the next decade. What Happened: The firm's analysis emphasizes Bitcoin's growing role in institutional investment portfolios and corporate treasury management, signaling its acceptance as a key player in global financial ecosystems.

Bitcoin To Emerge As 'Premier Store Of Value Asset,' Hit $1 Million By 2033, Says Bernstein

Ethereum

On Wednesday, ahead of bitcoin's thrilling leap to $100,000, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pulled in a hefty $556.82 million in new inflows. Not to be outdone, the nine U.S. spot ethereum ETFs saw a tidy $167.62 million flow their way during the same session.

Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs Crush Records Before BTC's Six-Figure Breakthrough

The defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox transferred approximately 24,051.75 BTC, valued at around $2.4 billion, to an unmarked wallet on Wednesday night.

Unmarked Wallet Receives $2.4 Billion in Bitcoin from Mt. Gox as Market Climbs

Worksport, a Nasdaq-listed manufacturer of covers for pickup trucks, has decided to not only buy bitcoin for its corporate treasury, but also Ripple's XRP.

Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Are All the Rage. Now XRP?

Project Spartacus is publishing over 70,000 Afghan War logs as Bitcoin Ordinals to commemorate Assange's story as a part of Bitcoin history.

WikiLeaks turns to Bitcoin blockchain to protect Assange's Afghan War Logs

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has crossed the $100,000 mark for the first time, validating a prominent trader's prediction from late 2022 that BTC would rally $100,000 from its bottom of $16,000. What Happened: In November 2022, widely-followed trader DonAlt shared his Bitcoin trade idea, expressing comfort in risking his capital for the potential of a 5x return, which he saw as “more likely than losing it all.

Bitcoin Crosses $100,000 — This Trader Predicted It At The $16,000 Bottom In November 2022

Meme coins make major moves both up and down following Bitcoin breaking past $100,000.

Bitcoin Spurs Double Digit Meme Coin Movements: Gigachad Goes Up, Moo Deng Down

Bitcoin's meteoric run may have gotten a little extra push from an unlikely source: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

What Fed Chief Powell said about crypto that may have aided bitcoin's rally to $100k

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) historic surge past $100,000 has sparked varied reactions from industry leaders, who point out its transformative potential among looming economic uncertainties. Speaking with Benzinga, experts emphasize the milestone's significance for decentralized finance, institutional adoption and the evolving global financial ecosystem while urging caution amid market volatility.

EXCLUSIVE: Bitcoin Crossing $100,000 Is A 'Defining Moment,' Experts Say

Traders and analysts are speculating whether Musk wading back into the bitcoin trenches of X increases the chances of a U.S.

Elon Musk Quietly Fuels U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Bets As Price Breaks $100,000

The wait is over. Bitcoin has surged past $100,000, driven by a number of factors, including President-elect Donald Trump's appointment of supposedly crypto-friendly Paul Atkins to lead the SEC.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin's $100K+ Run Is Just Early Days

What happened "has been met with relative silence," Jung told Decrypt, adding that the market showed "little reaction" to the transfer.

Bitcoin Traders Shrug at $2.8 Billion Mt. Gox Transfer

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) crossed the $100,000 mark for the first time, Cathie Wood on Thursday said Ark Invest “believes Bitcoin is a much bigger idea than gold!” What Happened: On X, Wood, a well-known Bitcoin advocate, celebrated the cryptocurrency's historic rally, which saw it trading at $102,868, a 133.13% increase within the year.

As Bitcoin Hits $100K For The First Time, Ark Invest's Cathie Wood Calls It 'A Much Bigger Idea Than Gold' And That It Is 'Still Is In Early Innings'

The market price of bitcoin, priced in gold hit an all-time high of 39 ounces.

Bitcoin Hits Milestone vs. Gold as Cycle Pattern Flags $120K by Year-End: Van Straten

Cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship digital asset hovers above $100,000.

Analyst Benjamin Cowen Says One Catalyst Could Trigger ‘One More Push Higher' for Bitcoin Before End of 2024

The hedging activity of options market makers may ensure BTC price stability amid risks from elevated funding rates

Market Makers May Keep Bitcoin Around $100K as Overheated Market Faces Pullback Risks

Dogecoin

BIT Mining has made a whopping $100 million worth of DOGE on its Dogecoin mining operations, per a release.

Dogecoin Mining Turns Out Three Times More Profitable for This Bitcoin Miner

The Central Bank of Chile recently stated that it could not add bitcoin to its reserves, as this crypto asset fails to comply with the requirements to be included as a bank investment.

No Bitcoin! Central Bank of Chile Rejects Adding BTC as a Reserve Asset

Bitcoin hit the $100,000 milestone this week, marking a historic moment for the cryptocurrency.

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