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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.

An opportunity has risen far east that challenges the established Western Bitcoin order.

Bitcoin Asia: China Emerges As New Frontier For Bitcoin Innovation

Bitcoin Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have exploded this year, fueled by a Wall Street spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) earthquake (which might be just getting started).

‘Very Important'—The Bitcoin Price Is Suddenly Braced For A ‘Massive' China ETF Crypto Flip

Ethereum

The onchain analytics firm Glassnode has released a new report detailing the contrasting performance of bitcoin and ethereum during the 2023-24 cycle. The report highlights bitcoin's resilience and ethereum's comparative lag in speculative interest and price performance.

Glassnode Report Highlights Diverging Performance Between Bitcoin and Ethereum

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 14, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Dips Below $62K Ahead of U.S. Inflation Figures

Bracebridge Capital also reported owning Grayscale's GBTC, with its combined spot bitcoin ETF holdings valued at $434 million as of March 31.

Bracebridge Capital emerges as top holder of ARKB and IBIT spot bitcoin ETFs

The U.S. Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) market saw a positive turn on Monday, recording a combined net inflow of $65.96 million. What Happened: This uptick comes amid a period of mixed signals in the broader cryptocurrency market, according to data from SoSoValue Leading the charge was the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (BATS:FBTC) with a single-day net inflow of $38.57 million.

U.S. Bitcoin Spot ETFs Net $66M Inflows As Hong Kong ETFs Fall Behind

Two wallets that held a combined 1,000 Bitcoin (BTC) for more than 10 years have suddenly awoken from their slumber, according to on-chain data. The crypto tracker Lookonchain notes that the first wallet received 500 BTC worth $62,000 on Sept 12th, 2013, when the price of Bitcoin was $124.

Wallets Dormant Since 2013 Abruptly Move Over $60,000,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) – Here's Where the Crypto's Headed

Bitcoin embodies decentralization, security, and self-sovereignty. But today, financial transactions with Bitcoin require the use of custodians or bridges – a reliance on intermediaries that has led to disastrous losses numbering in the billions of dollars.

How DLCs Can Enable Defi Deposits and Fulfill Bitcoin's Promise

Led by Fidelity's FBTC, spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States saw nearly $66 million in spot inflows yesterday.

Led by FBTC, spot bitcoin ETFs see net inflows of nearly $66 million

What's happened to the army of retail traders who used to drive bitcoin's biggest rallies?

Cryptoverse: Retail traders sit out bitcoin rally

Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States experienced a turnaround as net inflows of $116.8 million were recorded last week, following four consecutive weeks of outflows exceeding $1 billion.

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Regain Net Inflow of $116M After One Month of Outflows

El Salvador has introduced a proof-of-reserves website that offers tools for monitoring the country's Bitcoin holdings using on-chain data.

El Salvador Launches Real-Time Bitcoin Treasury Tracker, Holding $360 Million Worth of BTC

Bitcoin (BTC) gained 2.80% over the past 24 hours, touching $63,098, ahead of the release of United States macroeconomic data this week.

Bitcoin Price Touches $63,000 Ahead of US Inflation Reading

The three spot bitcoin ETFs saw 519.5 BTC pour out on Monday, while the ether ETFs recorded 2,270 ETH outflows, SosoValue data showed.

Hong Kong's spot bitcoin and ether ETFs experience largest net daily outflows since debut

Dogecoin

Top cryptocurrencies of the market lifted upward Monday, spurred by top banks' disclosure of investments in spot Bitcoin ETFs, and a social media post by retail trader "Roaring Kitty" that sent meme coins flying. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 8:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Edge Higher On Spot ETF Holdings Disclosure And 'Roaring Kitty' Frenzy: Analyst Says $66,250 Next Hurdle For Bitcoin Before A New All-Time High

A bitcoin selloff likely looms large as the miners face pressure to offload their holdings amid a steep revenue drop-off, Kaiko data showed.

Bitcoin miners poised to offload BTC as mining revenue plunges: Kaiko data

The mining firm posed a threat to national security, Biden said in an announcement.

President Biden Blocks Chinese-backed Bitcoin Mining Firm From Owning Land Near a Wyoming Nuclear Missile Base

Developer conferences for founders and computer scientists, developers, and designers of cryptocurrency tokens and blockchain technology are typically found in places like San Francisco, New York, or cities that are tech hubs around the world. While Washington D.C.

New D.C. Conference Kicks Off For Bitcoin And Ethereum Developers

TeraWulf Inc. (NASDAQ:WULF) reported its first-quarter financial results after the bell Monday. Here's a look at the details.

Bitcoin Miner TeraWulf Reports Worse-Than-Expected Q1 Results

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on positive sentiment surrounding major banks disclosing Bitcoin holdings and a meme coin rally spurred by the return of Keith Gill.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Price And Sentiment Up, As Banks Disclose BTC Holdings: A 'GME Moment' Coming For Bitcoin Soon, Analyst Predicts

David Marcus, CEO of Lightspark, a company that offers lightning network (LN) related services, has stated that LN will become the “interoperability neutral settlement layer” for the world.

Lightspark CEO David Marcus: Lightning Network Will Become the World's ‘Interoperability Neutral Settlement Layer'

A trader who accurately called the beginning of the 2021 bear market meltdown says that the low for Bitcoin (BTC) is likely already in, based on historical patterns.

Trader Who Called May 2021 Collapse Updates Bitcoin Outlook, Says Bottom Likely In for BTC – Here's Why

A closely followed crypto analyst believes Bitcoin (BTC) is entering into a bullish reversal phase after a post-halving correction.

Bitcoin Has Officially Left the ‘Danger Zone' As BTC Starts Week in the Green, According to Crypto Analyst

HODL also saw $20 million in total liabilities and $6 million in net realized gain on its bitcoin investment as of March 31.

VanEck's spot bitcoin ETF HODL reports $109 million net increase in Q1, $620 million in BTC: filing

Last week at the BIS Innovation Summit 2024, Israeli historian, philosopher, and bestselling author Yuval Noah Harari shared his views on bitcoin and electronic currency. During his presentation, Harari emphasized his disapproval of bitcoin, stating it is its money “built on distrust.

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