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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.

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.

Increasing on-chain use of the network are driving up fees.

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The bitcoin halving coincided with a few other major launches on the blockchain, including cutting-edge programming innovations that are expected to draw more developers to the network.

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Bitcoin exists outside the control of central authorities and in doing so, allows individuals to control and safeguard their wealth regardless of the political and social climate they find themselves in. The seventh installment of “10 Steps to Self-Sovereignty” powered by Ledger.

Bitcoin is Borderless: How Decentralization and Permissionless Grant Autonomy Across Political Jursidictions

Just three days after Bitcoin's Runes protocol launched, Magic Eden has rolled out support for the tokens. Here's what to expect.

Bitcoin Runes Launch on Magic Eden in Attempt to 'Streamline' BTC Token Trading

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) performance continues to be a topic of debate among analysts, with one foreseeing fresh peaks within two weeks, while another predicts a deeper washout. What Happened: Pseudonymous crypto analyst DonAlt believes that Bitcoin technically washed out below $60,000 by briefly dropping to $59,500, and he anticipates a potential further decline.

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Hedge fund veteran Tom Lee is maintaining bullish conviction on both the stock market and Bitcoin (BTC) following the much-anticipated halving on April 20.

Fundstrat's Tom Lee Says Bitcoin ‘Definitely' Hitting New All-Time Highs in 2024, Calls Bottom on Stock Market

About every four years, a major event known as halving occurs on the Bitcoin blockchain and decreases the amount of new tokens released each block by half. This lowers the rate at which the supply increases and can decrease the amount of tokens sold each day.

Here's How Much $1,000 Invested During The 1st Bitcoin Halving Is Worth Today

An advocacy group in Switzerland is asking the Swiss National Bank to add bitcoin to its reserves.

Activists ask Swiss National Bank to add bitcoin to its reserves

After a period of record-setting congestion this weekend, Bitcoin transaction fees have dropped back to levels seen last December.

Bitcoin Fees Fall Back to Earth After Hitting All-Time High Amid Runes Launch

Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hit new all-time highs in March 2024. A U.S. Congressman was among the people who bought Bitcoin when it traded near all-time highs, leaving his most recent cryptocurrency investment down one month later.

Congressman Buys Bitcoin Near All-Time Highs: How Much Has He Lost So Far?

The bitcoin halving is here. One of the most anticipated events for the Bitcoin BTC protocol just happened for the fourth time in history last April 19.

Expert Predicts Potential Supply Shock Following Bitcoin Halving

Morgan Creek Capital's founder Mark Yusko on Monday said a wave of “fear of missing out” (FOMO) is on the horizon for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: Speaking at Bitcoin Investor Day, Yusko pointed out that historically, Bitcoin's fair value has doubled with each halving cycle.

Bitcoin 'FOMO' To Push Prices To A 'Different Level': Mark Yusko

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If “The Halving” is making it into your media stream for the first time, fear not, it's not as complicated as you might think. Simply put, the rewards given to those who verify and validate transactions on the Bitcoin BTC blockchain are being cut in half.

Surprise Winners And Losers Of The Bitcoin Halving Like Runes, Polygon

Magic Eden's Runes Platform, in beta, lets users swap for BTC and buy Runes and Ordinals with their Magic Eden wallet.

Magic Eden launches platform for Bitcoin Runes

Investors are concerned the Bitcoin halving will lead to consequences for miners. But did the halving hurt miners?

Bitcoin Volatility Fear Led to Second Week of Crypto Fund Losses

Bitcoin's so-called halving event has had little impact on its price so far, with industry insiders on Monday saying the cryptocurrency's fortunes were more closely tied to broader financial market sentiment and geopolitics.

Bitcoin traders shrug off 'halving' to focus on broader market risks

Bitcoin relies on miners to be secure and functional. Miners rely on block rewards to be profitable and competitive.

What Happens When the Last Bitcoin Is Mined?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) recent consolidation has investors questioning its next move, which could be bullish, according to technical analysis. What Happened: We are currently in a fresh bull market cycle for Bitcoin, indicating a period of sustained price appreciation following the recent market corrections.

Bitcoin's Next Move After The Halving? Technical Analysis Foresees These 2 Scenarios

The new Hut 8 (HUT), resulting from the merger with US Bitcoin Corporation (USBTC) that closed last November, features a diversified business model with multiple revenue streams, broker Benchmark said in a research report on Monday.

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8's Post-Merger Prospects Look Good: Benchmark

At 8:09 p.m. ET on Apr. 19, 2024, the mining pool Viabtc successfully excavated block 840,000. This block notably encompassed 37.625 bitcoins from transaction fees, alongside a 3.125 bitcoin reward. This significant block also included a rare bitcoin element known as the “epic sat,” which some estimations value highly.

Crypto Exchange Coinex Set to Auction ‘Epic Satoshi' From Halving Block for 1 BTC Minimum

Benchmark has initiated coverage of bitcoin miner Hut 8, giving the company a "buy" rating and a price target of $12.

Bitcoin miner Hut 8 receives ‘buy' rating and new price target from Benchmark

A group of Bitcoin advocates in Switzerland are urging the country's central bank to add Bitcoin to its reserves. They aim to hold a referendum to amend the constitution to require Bitcoin reserves.

Swiss Central Bank Urged to Add Bitcoin to Balance Sheet

Crypto prices gain to start the week following first Bitcoin halving since 2020

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 22, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

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