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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.

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Cryptocurrency markets saw volatile trading on Friday despite growing interest in spot ETFs. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,108.38 +0.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,462.57 +2.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $190.13 -1.3% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.27 +2.5% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3152 +0.9% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002172 +0.5% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 4.6% and daily active addresses falling by 0.3%.

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The 12 U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $680 million in outflows with the broader crypto market continuing to face a downturn. Biggest Outflow Day for Bitcoin ETFs The broader crypto market downturn finally caught up with exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs registering a total net outflow of $680 million on Dec. 19.

Bitcoin ETFs Experience Record $680 Million Single Day Outflow

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to issue a $1.4 billion loan facility to the government of El Salvador, but there are some strings attached related to the Central American country's Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto adoption policies.

El Salvador Inks $1,400,000,000 Funding Deal With IMF but Agrees To Wind Down Involvement in Chivo Bitcoin Wallet

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) sell-off on Friday saw prices dip below $93,000, but Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues that the current pullback is a “hiccup” rather than a trend reversal. Hougan sees strong underlying factors including regulatory tailwinds, institutional adoption and Bitcoin purchases by governments as structurally bullish factors for Bitcoin.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Whipsaw, But These 4 Key Factors Make It A 'Hiccup,' Not A Downturn

On Friday afternoon, crypto markets appeared to catch their breath, though traders remained on edge, bracing for bitcoin's next twist. At press time, BTC was trading at $96,800 to $97,150 per coin, while the broader crypto economy stood at $3.34 trillion—down 2.7% after some recovery.

Bitcoin Balances on a Razor's Edge: Is a Breakout or Breakdown Looming?

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

The Daily: US Bitcoin ETFs witness record outflows, SEC approves first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum combo funds and more

Bitcoin's supply dynamics are shifting dramatically, with demand surging and available sell-side inventory shrinking to its lowest levels in over four years, according to research from Cryptoquant and its analysts.

Bitcoin Supply Shock: Cryptoquant Report Highlights Shrinking Sell-Side Liquidity

Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, has issued more debt to buy Bitcoin despite apparent pushback from shareholders this week.

Japan's Answer to MicroStrategy Raises $61 Million to Buy More Bitcoin

Nic Carter lays out his arguments against a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.

I don't support a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and neither should you

An analyst who nailed Bitcoin's pre-halving correction this year is laying out a worst-case scenario as BTC dips to $97,000. The analyst pseudonymously known as Rekt Capital tells his 102,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is technically in a parabolic uptrend but could decline further based on historic precedence.

Analyst Who Predicted Bitcoin Pre-Halving Correction Outlines Worst-Case Scenario for BTC – Here's His Outlook

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Bitcoin's price correction dragged major altcoins with it with the global crypto market cap decreasing by 9.53%. Major Altcoins Follow BTC Dip Bitcoin‘s price correction extended into Friday, Dec. 20, as the number one crypto continued to shed its recent gains.

Bitcoin Dip Hits Altcoins Hard With ETH Down by 18%, XRP Down by 21% and SOL Down by 20%

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first crypto index exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Hashdex and Franklin Templeton.

SEC Approves First Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Combo ETFs

Tokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has successfully raised 9.5 billion yen (approximately $60.6 million) by issuing two tranches of bonds to enhance its Bitcoin acquisition strategy.

Metaplanet Inc. Raises $61 Million To Accelerate Bitcoin Purchases

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) dip to as low as $92,805 is the lowest price since Nov. 26, when the apex crypto last traded below $91,000. Cryptocurrency traders and analysts alike are speculating whether Bitcoin has found a bottom at these prices or is to sink further.

Bitcoin Price Plunges To 1-Month Low: What Happens Next?

I'm in favor of BIP 21Q – it's a clever way to resolve known problems with Bitcoin denominations.

It's Time to Admit It – There Are Only 2.1 Quadrillion Bitcoins

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), known for its aggressive Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) acquisition strategy, may temporarily pause its purchases in January due to an alleged blackout period. What Happened: Speculation about the potential halt stems from claims that the company could suspend issuing convertible debt or conducting “at-the-market” (ATM) share sales to fund Bitcoin buys, Protos reported.

Are MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Purchases On Hold In January?

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP are down bad, but Dogecoin is the biggest loser by far in the top 10 coins with a 19% daily dump.

Dogecoin Plummets to Lowest Price in a Month, Outpacing Bitcoin and XRP Losses

Historically, the fourth quarter is the bitcoin's best; this year it's underperforming.

What Happened to Bitcoin's Santa Rally?

Altcoins have felt the sting, too. Ethereum was down 16% over a 24-hour period at one point, with XRP plunging 18% and Dogecoin 26%.

Bitcoin Tumble Triggered $1.4 Billion in Liquidations

Explore key Bitcoin metrics like the Puell Multiple and MVRV Z-Score to understand this cycle's progress, anticipate price peaks, and prepare for Bitcoin's potential path toward $200K.

Exploring Six On-Chain Indicators to Understand the Bitcoin Market Cycle

Exploring Five On-Chain Indicators to Understand the Bitcoin Market Cycle

“Investors are likely to start taking profits due to the uncertainty caused by the Fed's policy," an analyst predicted.

Bitcoin ETFs See Record-High Outflows of $672 Million

Bitcoin Plunges to $93K, Dogecoin Down 27% as Crypto Bloodbath Goes On

Bitcoin (BTC) plunged over 9% on Friday to a 24-hour low of $92,118 at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Bitcoin's Sharp Decline Leads $1.4 Billion in Derivatives Liquidations This crash marks one of the most dramatic dips for the cryptocurrency this month. The wider crypto scene didn't fare much better, shrinking by 11.

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