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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.

Crypto short sellers are weathering liquidations following Bitcoin's (BTC) sudden surge beyond the $63,000 mark. According to data from CoinGlass, the crypto markets have experienced more than $134 million in liquidations in the last 24 hours alone, mostly from short sellers.

Bitcoin Flies Over $63,000, Liquidating Short-Sellers As Legendary Trader Peter Brandt Says ‘Bear Trap' Confirmed

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) CEO Larry Fink has acknowledged Bitcoin as a legitimate financial instrument in an interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer. What Happened: “I was a proud skeptic, and I studied it, learned about it, and I came away saying, okay, you know, my opinion [for] five years was wrong,” Fink said about his previous skepticism.

'Bitcoin Is A Legitimate Financial Instrument,' Says BlackRock CEO Larry Fink

BlackRock enjoyed a $51 billion net flow in Q2, as billions of dollars poured into its spot Bitcoin ETF in its first six months.

Bitcoin ETF Helps Propel BlackRock to Record $10.6 Trillion Assets Under Management

Fresh insights from crypto data aggregator CoinGecko show that sentiment among market participants is split following the most recent Bitcoin (BTC) halving. In a new survey, CoinGecko polled 2,558 crypto participants from around the world between June 25th and July 8th, the majority of them saying they are long-term digital asset investors.

Less Than 50% of Market Participants Remain Bullish on Crypto After the Bitcoin Halving: CoinGecko

The report highlights recent political developments, particularly surrounding former President Donald Trump, as benefitting the crypto market.

Bitcoin Miners Are Approaching a Goldilocks Scenario, Says Bernstein

On-chain sleuth ZachXBT found nearly $30 million in stolen crypto being laundered via a Cambodian marketplace.

Tether blacklists $14 million from Lazarus-connected DMM Bitcoin hack

His appearance in Nashville, still a go despite injuries sustained in Saturday's shooting, will cement cryptocurrency as a mainstream political topic.

Trump's Speech at Bitcoin Conference Will Mark a Pivotal Moment for Crypto

"I was a proud skeptic," BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said. "My opinion [for] five years was wrong."

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink calls bitcoin ‘legitimate financial instrument'

BlackRock (BLK) CEO Larry Fink reiterated his belief that Bitcoin {{BTC}} is an asset that everybody should consider holding as part of their portfolio.

BlackRock's Larry Fink: Bitcoin Is ‘Legitimate Financial Instrument'

Bitcoin is for anyone who needs it, not just people who conform to preconceived notions of what is the acceptable culture.

Reflections on Bitcoin Culture

Over $1.44 billion poured into crypto funds last week, tripling the previous week's mark as Bitcoin ETF flows again dominated the action.

Bitcoin ETFs Continue Rebound With $1.35 Billion in Weekly Gains

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has left bearish scenarios behind and is poised for a significant Bitcoin dominance rally in the final quarter of 2024, traders claim. What Happened: In a Monday post on X, crypto trader Stockmoney Lizards highlighted that Bitcoin closed above several critical short-term levels faster than expected.

Why Is Bitcoin Back Above $63K And Are Bearish Scenarios Really 'Invalidated'?

MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:MSTR) shares are trading higher Monday after the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) rose above $62,000. The Details: Bitcoin has rallied more than 5% over the past 24 hours as investors interpret the failed assassination attempt of President Trump as a positive development for cryptocurrencies.

MicroStrategy Stock Climbs As Bitcoin Recovers: What To Know

The Bitcoin (BTC) price has made a bullish push, rising above the 21-day SMA and reaching a high of $61,600.

Bitcoin Continues To Rise And Targets A High Of $64,500

An analyst known for longer timeframe crypto calls says that Bitcoin (BTC) and digital assets are in the midst of a “historic setup.” Pseudonymous analyst TechDev shares a chart with his 465,000 followers on the social media platform X showing the dominance of the crypto market cap against Tether's USDT.

‘Historic Setup' Now in the Works As Bitcoin Enters Renewed Optimism, According to Crypto Analyst

Current market data indicates that bitcoin has increased by 48% against the U.S. dollar since Jan. 1, 2024. This implies that on that date, one tether (USDT) was exchanged for 0.00002368 BTC, whereas today, it's valued at just 0.00001596 BTC.

Bitcoin vs. Today's Top Crypto Assets: Market Performance in 2024

Bitcoin will now have to prove itself again or it will be a long harsh grind down into another crypto winter,

Bitcoin Is On The Brink: Can It Recover?

Bitcoin is currently priced at $62,612, with a 24-hour intraday price range of $59,302 to $63,259. The market capitalization stands at $1.23 trillion, and the 24-hour trade volume is $28.37 billion. Bitcoin The BTC/USD 1-hour chart indicates a recent uptrend starting from $59,302, peaking at $63,259.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Pushes Through Resistance, Bullish Momentum Builds

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 15, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rises Above $62.5K Following Trump Shooting

Widely followed crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen is mapping out how low Bitcoin's (BTC) price could dip if a 2019-style correction unfolds. In a new video update, Cowen tells his 803,000 YouTube subscribers what could happen if the crypto king's chart plays out like it did about five years ago.

Here's a Potential Downward Price Target for Bitcoin if 2019-Style Correction Plays Out: Benjamin Cowen

Bitcoin's price spiked past $63,000 over the weekend after an assassination attempt on Donald Trump boosted odds of his election victory.

Bitcoin Price Breaks $63,000 Following Assassination Attempt on Trump

The analysts expect mining stocks to follow bitcoin and open positively on Monday after weeks of sideways price action.

Bernstein says ‘Goldilocks scenario' is emerging for bitcoin miners amid ‘Trump factor'

Analysts questioned whether Bitcoin's price surge was the result of a Trump pump or wider macro factors.

Bitcoin Weekend Surge Forced $170 Million Worth of Shorts Into Liquidation

Former President Donald Trump, who survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, is reportedly still scheduled to address the Bitcoin 2024 Conference, taking place in Nashville from July 25 to July 27.

Trump to Address Bitcoin 2024 Conference Despite Assassination Attempt

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) breached $63,000 for the first time in 12 days as U.S. institutional investors began purchasing the digital currency following weeks of sell-offs. What Happened: The sharp rebound caused King Crypto to hit $63,000 ahead of a fresh trading week.

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