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.

With BTC down nearly 50% from its peak, analysts are sparring over whether the slump marks early repricing or signals more pain to come.

Bitcoin's five-month slide: why BTC is set for worst losing streak since 2018

Negative funding rates, rising open interest and liquidations point to crowded positioning and heightened derivatives activity.

Bitcoin sets up potential short squeeze as funding plunges to -6%

Bitcoin sets up potential short squeeze as 'funding rate' plunges to three month low

Tehran launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Israel, U.S. bases, and Gulf allies, with explosions reported in Dubai, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

Bitcoin could see further downside risks as Iran attacks U.S. bases across Middle East

Bitcoin and the whole cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp fall on Saturday morning, after Israel and the U.S. launched a series of “preemptive strikes” on Iran following days of intense negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program. BTC lost the $64k support and kept falling. Bitcoin Nosedives After Israel and the U.S.

Bitcoin Drops Under $64K as Israel and US Launch ‘Preemptive Strikes' on Iran

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trades near the $65,000 level, longtime crypto critic Peter Schiff reignited his attack on the world's largest cryptocurrency, urging investors to exit while they still can. Peter Schiff Doubles Down On Bitcoin Criticism On Friday, Schiff took to X, arguing that the market is giving investors "plenty of time to sell above $65,000.

Peter Schiff Says 'Dollars Win' Over Bitcoin As BTC Hovers Near $65,000: 'Bitcoiners Are Delusional'

The bitcoin price has dropped sharply, plunging toward $60,000 per bitcoin and losing almost 5% in a matter of minutes

Bitcoin Suddenly Plunges As Markets Brace For Iran War Price Crash

The drop extends a pattern where bitcoin sells off on geopolitical shocks before recovering, as the token's 24/7 liquidity makes it one of the few large assets traders can exit over the weekend.

Bitcoin slides under $64,000 as U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran

Bitcoin nears $63,000 as U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran

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The pullback erased most of Wednesday's push toward $70,000 as hot producer-price data and a post-earnings Nvidia decline dragged risk assets lower heading into the weekend.

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