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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.

QED, a Bitcoin scaling protocol, has raised $6 million in a seed funding round from Blockchain Capital as the sole investor.

Bitcoin scaling protocol QED raises $6 million seed round at ‘9-figure' valuation

A new proposal presents an opportunity to defuse the political gridlock around Bitcoin development

Navigating Bitcoin Script Improvement With Lightning Labs' Ryan Gentry

The head of research at crypto brokerage firm FalconX thinks that the coming months will see the return of tremendous upside volatile moves for Bitcoin (BTC).

Coinbase Premium Discount Could Signal ‘Splendid' Six to 12 Months for Bitcoin, Says FalconX Analyst

Crypto trader and investor Daan Crypto Trades predicts a temporary market scare following the distribution of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) from defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox. What Happened: Daan elaborated that some coins will be sent to exchanges, some to unknown wallets and some will remain idle.

Mt. Gox Bitcoin Distribution 'Not Nice In The Short Term But Gets Overhang Out Of The Way,' Trader Says

Traders often mistakenly cite round numbers as critical support or resistance levels, but in this case, the $60,000 level bitcoin (BTC) is currently flirting with could truly prove important.

Bitcoin Losing $60K Handle May Trigger Wave of ETF Liquidations: Analyst

Marathon Digital Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:MARA) shares are trading lower alongside the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). The bitcoin miner on Wednesday released production and mining operation data for June.

Marathon Digital Stock Is Moving Lower: What's Going On With The Bitcoin Miner?

Integrating Bitcoin into retirement portfolios is gaining momentum as investors and institutions recognize its potential benefits. Traditionally, retirement portfolios comprise stocks, bonds, real estate, and precious metals.

Bitcoin In Retirement Portfolios: Institutional Interest On The Rise

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced slight losses on Tuesday, with $13.62 million in outflows recorded. Grayscale's GBTC was the primary contributor, losing $31.38 million during the trading sessions. Blackrock's IBIT Secures Top Spot With $14.

US Bitcoin ETFs Record Modest Losses With $13.62M Outflows on Tuesday

Bitcoin and America mean different things to different people. Both may have been captured by corporate interests.

What Bitcoin and the American Dream Have in Common

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 3, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls to $60K as Mt. Gox Overhang Looms

Bitcoin's price on July 3, 2024, stands at $60,177, with a 24-hour intraday range from $59,712 to $62,974. The trading volume over the past 24 hours reached $24.36 billion, and the market capitalization is currently at $1.18 trillion. Analyzing various time frames and technical indicators reveals consistent bearish signals, suggesting caution for traders.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Slips Below $60K Closing CME Gap

U.S. rate cut soon? Unlikely. The Fed Chair Powell said if rates are cut too soon it might "undo the good work we've done to bring down inflation.

Bitcoin Price Dips Below $60,000, More than $8 Million Longs Liquidated

The secured overnight financing rate surged Monday, indicating liquidity stress in the U.S. banking system.

TradFi Liquidity Stress Indicator Surges. What Does It Mean for BTC?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has experienced a sharp decline in early Asian trading hours, dropping from $62,000 to $59,544, marking an over 4% decrease. What Happened: This downturn coincided with the first net outflow from Bitcoin spot ETFs in nearly a week, according to data by cryptocurrency analytics firm SoSo Value.

Why Is Bitcoin Down To $60K Today?

"This overhang of up to 140,000 BTC should continue to weigh on markets," QCP Capital said of the impending Mt. Gox repayments.

Bitcoin Slips Below $61,000 as Mt. Gox Repayments Loom

Bitcoin has fallen below the $61,000 mark, despite equity indices reaching record highs amid the Fed's recent statement on inflation.

Bitcoin trades below $61,000 as equity indices hit new highs

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes thinks upcoming fiat currency debasement will drive up the prices of Bitcoin (BTC) and stocks. In a new analysis, the crypto veteran says he's confident the economy is in a new inflationary cycle and BTC will “regain its mojo.

1930s-Style Debasement To Crush Savers and Pump Bitcoin and Stock Market, According to Arthur Hayes

More than $1 billion in bearish bets will be wiped out from the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) futures market if King Crypto spikes to $62, 600, according to a noted cryptocurrency analyst. What Happened: Ali Martinez, known for studying on-chain and technical indicators to gauge price directions, highlighted this possibility in a Tuesday X post.

Bitcoin Faces Risk Of Over $1B In Liquidations If Price Hits This Level, Analyst Warns

Chris Senyek, Chief Investment Strategist at Wolfe Research, recently expressed his views on the potential impact of a Donald Trump win in the 2024 elections on the cryptocurrency market. What Happened: Senyek suggested that a Trump presidency could ease crypto regulations, benefiting companies like Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) due to their significant Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) leverage.

'Crypto President' Trump's 'Less Hard' Regulation To Bless Coinbase's Bitcoin Leverage, Says Expert

Ethereum

Ahead of the debut, trends in the ether options market on Deribit closely mirror the sentiment in bitcoin (BTC) options in the lead-up to the BTC ETFs six months ago, except for one key difference that may be pivotal to traders.

Pre-ETF Ether Options Trend Mirrors BTC Except for One Key Difference

Biden's proposed 30% tax on electricity for bitcoin miners, the Digital Asset Mining Energy tax, aims to tackle environmental impacts but may have unintended consequences.

DAME Tax On Bitcoin Mining Threatens Energy Prices And Stability

U.S.-listed ETFs ended a five-day inflow streak with $13 million in net outflows on Tuesday.

Bitcoin Sinks Under $61K as One Trader Sticks to $150K Prediction This Year

A widely followed crypto strategist believes that Bitcoin's (BTC) long-term upside potential is unlimited despite its recent price doldrums. Pseudonymous analyst Pentoshi tells his 801,000 followers on the social media platform X that while he's bullish on Bitcoin for the long haul, the crypto king may see a significant correction before heading higher.

Top Analyst Says Upside Potential for Bitcoin Is Uncapped, Sees BTC Drifting up ‘Forever' – But There's a Catch

The bitcoin mining firm is exploring a potential IPO in the US and a pre-IPO funding round, Bloomberg reported.

Alameda-backed bitcoin miner Genesis Digital Assets considers US IPO: Bloomberg

Tom Lee, the managing partner and head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, stuck to his earlier prediction that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may hit $150,000 later this year. What Happened: In an interaction on CNBC, Lee was asked about his bold prognosis from March, despite the King Crypto's turbulent volatility and recent drop below $60,000.

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