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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.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), a 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with stealing $579,000 worth of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin miners. Local reports confirmed that the man has been released from jail, and the LAPD stated that the investigation is ongoing.

LAPD Investigates $579,000 Bitcoin ASIC Miner Theft, Suspect Released

Lombard issues the liquid and yield-bearing representation of staked Bitcoin using the token LBTC to unlock liquidity.

Polychain Capital leads $16 million seed round for Bitcoin restaking protocol Lombard

Lombard is partnering with staking startup Babylon to let users earn interest for "restaking" with Bitcoin – using the asset to secure other crypto networks.

Bitcoin Could Get Ethereum-Style Restaking as Startup Lombard Raises $16M

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) good historical record in the month of July return prompted traders to predict a reversal from the previous month's 7.3% drop. What Happened: Prominent analyst Michaёl van de Poppe, in his latest tweet, expects a slow grind up in July, saying, "It seems very likely that we'll be looking at the $61,000-61,500 area.

Bitcoin's Average July Return Means 'Something Big is Brewing,' Traders Think

Long-time bitcoin holders moved a total of 4,681.438 BTC, worth $294 million, from dormant wallets dating from 2010 to 2017. The most significant activity was from addresses created in 2016, with 2,442.302 BTC exchanged across 14 transactions.

Dormant Bitcoin Wallets From 2010-2017 Transfer $294M in June

Fresh data has revealed that the German government continues its pattern of Bitcoin liquidation. What Happened: According to blockchain intelligence firm Arkham, the transfers totaling 282.74 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to major cryptocurrency exchanges including Bitstamp, Coinbase and Kraken took place at approximately 16:20 UTC+8.

German Government Sells Another $17M In Bitcoin

Deribit's BTC DVOL index, a measure of volatility expectations, has slipped to lowest since early February.

Bitcoin's Retreat From $70K Characterized by 'Vol Lethargy'

Digital Shovel accuses RK Mission Critical of selling an estimated $170 million worth of their patented product.

Digital Shovel Sues RK Mission Critical for Patent Infringement on Bitcoin Mining Containers

Ethereum

Jack Dorsey has said he believes bitcoin could eventually replace the U.S.

‘Replace The U.S. Dollar'—Legendary Tech Billionaire Issues Shock Bitcoin Prediction Amid Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Price Swings

Analysts at crypto exchange Bitfinex noted in a market report that long-term bitcoin holders have begun realizing profits again.

Bitfinex report notes renewed profit realization by long-term bitcoin holders

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw the largest net inflow since June 7, 2024, accumulating $129.45 million. Fidelity's FBTC led the inflow on Monday with $65.03 million. Fifth Consecutive Day of Inflows for U.S. Bitcoin ETFs On Monday, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.36 billion in trading volume and attracted $129.45 million in inflows.

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $129 Million Inflow, Fidelity Leads

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 2, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bulls Hopeful Entering July as ETFs Record $130M Inflows

A new report by 10x Research explores the recent Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price surge and its potential connection to former President Donald Trump‘s strong position in the 2024 election race. What Happened: The report, titled “Is The Bitcoin Trump Pump Sustainable?

Is The 'Bitcoin Trump Pump' Sustainable? Here's What 10x Research Thinks

"This will result in short-term volatility as large transfers can cause short-term price fluctuations as traders react to the news," an analyst said.

German Government Moves Another $17 Million Worth of Bitcoin to Exchanges

Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced significant net inflows on July 1, marking the continuation of a positive trend over five consecutive days. What Happened: The total net inflow amounted to $129 million, reflecting increasing investor confidence in these financial instruments.

What Is Going On With Bitcoin Spot ETFs?

Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. recorded their largest daily inflow in almost a month on Monday at $129 million, marking a bullish sign for Bitcoin as historically positive July seasonality approaches.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Saw Largest Inflow in a Month

The government-labeled addresses have now sent around $193 million worth of bitcoin to known crypto exchange addresses since last month.

German government sends another $17.6 million in bitcoin to Coinbase, Bitstamp and Kraken: Arkham

Timing is everything. "If you bought Bitcoin at the recent all-time high," he wrote, "you might feel like a beta cuck.

Bitcoin Is a Superior Safe-Haven in Current 'Inflationary Era', Says Arthur Hayes

The second quarter saw three tokens – brett (BRETT), Ton Network's TON, and Kaspa's KAS – emerge as shining stars as the crypto market bellwether bitcoin (BTC) wilted, pulling most major digital assets, including ether (ETH), lower.

These Hot Crypto Tokens Beat Bitcoin Gains in Q2. Here's What Drove Prices And What's Next

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, made a bold statement claiming that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is a better safe-haven asset than gold. What Happened: In a recent blog post titled “Zoom Out,” Hayes, who is himself a Bitcoin billionaire, pointed out the technological superiority of the digital asset over the yellow metal.

Arthur Hayes Says 'Bitcoin Is Superior, Whereas Gold Is Inferior' — Here's Why

In an exciting move for Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) supporters, founder Charlie Lee revealed a physical replica of the cryptocurrency that will be distributed for free to attendees of the upcoming Litecoin Summit. What Happened: Sharing the photo of the collectible coin made of stainless steel, Lee revealed that he would fund the tangible equivalent from a transaction sent from the Litecoin Genesis address.

Want A Physical Crypto? The Stainless Steel Replica Of This Bitcoin Offshoot Can Be Availed For Free

The Nasdaq-listed bitcoin mining firm aims to reach 30 EH/s and 510 MW in data center capacities this year.

Iris Energy raised $413 million to fund bitcoin mining expansion

A closely followed crypto strategist thinks that Bitcoin's consolidation around $60,000 is setting up BTC for a big breakout in the next few months. In a new strategy session, analyst Jason Pizzino tells his 329,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin tends to lull people into boredom before igniting a huge upside move.

Analyst Says Bitcoin Wind-Up Is Going To Shock Many People, Predicts BTC Rally That Pushes Price Hard

Bitcoin has a median return of 9.6% in July and tends to bounce back strongly, one trading firm said.

Bitcoin Traders Position for ‘Bullish July' as BTC ETFs Record $124M Inflows

Fidelity's FBTC led the inflows yesterday with $65 million, followed by Bitwise's BITB, which recorded $41 million.

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