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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.

Nayib Bukele, the President of El Salvador, who has continued to push forward with bitcoin policies in his country, announced that he aims to profit from the potential DOJ sales of bitcoin seized as part of the Silk Road market takedown.

El Salvador Aims to Purchase DOJ's Seized Bitcoin at a Discount

Economist and trader Alex Krüger is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) even as the flagship crypto asset hovers around 14% below the all-time high. In a new episode of the Unchained podcast, Krüger says that Bitcoin has more upside potential and is not even “remotely” close to the cycle top.

Bitcoin Supercycle Incoming Amid Changing Market Conditions, According to Alex Krüger – But There's a Catch

On Jan. 9, 2025, CryptoQuant released data showing that Bitcoin reserves held by U.S.-based entities are now 65% larger than those held offshore.

U.S. Entities Now Hold 65% More Bitcoin Than Offshore Entities, According to CryptoQuant Data

Bitcoin's future price could reach $1.5 million per coin by 2035, according to network economist Timothy Peterson.

Bitcoin Could Reach $1.5 Million by 2035, Predicts Analyst Timothy Peterson

Bitcoin's efforts to maintain the $100,000 level have been hampered by rising U.S. Treasury yields and a strengthening dollar, leading to a decline in digital asset performance

Bitcoin Struggles To Maintain $100,000 as Rising Treasury Yields and Stronger Dollar Weigh on Markets

The market depth shows dominance of buy orders at levels away from the going market rate.

The Bitcoin Iceberg: Buyers Await Beneath The Bearish Surface

Judge Keyser KC dismissed Howells' bid to recover a $735M Bitcoin hard drive buried in a Newport landfill, citing environmental risks.

UK Court Halts Hunt for Lost $750 Million Worth Bitcoin in Council Dump

On Thursday, bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, descended to an intraday low of $91,215, reflecting a decline exceeding 3% against the U.S. dollar. The collective valuation of the crypto economy contracted by 2.5% in the past 24 hours, settling at $3.22 trillion.

Crypto Economy Tumbles: Bitcoin Nears $90K as Sell-Off Intensifies

It's not clear if all derivative assets that require bitcoin as collateral are fully backed as many assume.

Wrapped Bitcoin Derivatives: Concerns Around Lack of Transparency Emerge

Dogecoin

Solana

The crypto market bloodshed accelerated into Thursday, with Dogecoin marking a 21% dip in two days as Bitcoin and others sank further.

Dogecoin Gives Up All of Its 2025 Gains as Bitcoin, Solana Keep Falling

A closely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) could see a sharp decrease if it fails to hold a crucial zone of support.

Crypto Analyst Says Bitcoin Plunge Below Critical Support Level Could Spell Trouble – Here's His Target

Strong economic data and a slumping bond market have called into question the idea of any rate cuts this year.

Bitcoin Heads to $90K as Crypto Selloff Gathers Steam

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower amid looming tensions of reduced expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and a potential massive BTC sell-off from the U.S. government. Cryptocurrency Price 24-Hour Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $91,400 -2.7% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,172 -3.2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $182.4 -6.5% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.28 -1.4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3181 -6.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002088 -1% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 7.6% and daily active addresses remaining relatively flat.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Losses: 'Proper Move' Possibly Only By The End Of January, Trader Warns

A look at Bitdeer's operational update revealed a drop in its mining output in Dec. 2024, although its bitcoin holding remains healthy. Bitdeer Repays $10 Million Principal Balance on Senior Notes Despite Drop in BTC Production Bitdeer's latest mining and operational update showed that its self-mining output in Dec.

Bitdeer Reports a 3% Drop In Self-Mined Bitcoin Production

James Howells, who is infamously known for having accidentally thrown away a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), has suffered a new setback in his quest to reclaim his fortune. What Happened: A high court ruling by Judge Keyser KC has dismissed James Howells' legal claim to recover the hard drive, citing no “reasonable grounds” for bringing the claim and “no realistic prospect” of winning it.

Man Who Accidentally Threw Away 8,000 Bitcoin Hard Drive Suffers New 'Kick In The Teeth' As UK Court Dismisses His Claim

Law enforcement in Thailand's Chon Buri province recently seized nearly 1,000 bitcoin mining rigs from a company accused of illegally accessing electricity. Modified Meters Used to Aid Electricity Theft On Jan.

Thai Authorities Seize Nearly 1,000 Bitcoin Miners in Electricity Theft Bust

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: 24-hour crypto liquidations surpass $500 million, Thai police seize 1,000 Bitcoin miners and more

Despite the decline in BTC mining output, Bit Digital increased its BTC and ETH holdings through diversification in both assets. Strategic Diversification Key to Bit Digital Crypto Holdings Bit Digital, a bitcoin mining firm produced 32.4 BTC in Dec. 2024, a 27.8% drop from the previous month.

Bit Digital's Crypto Holdings Increase to 742 BTC and 27,624 ETH

A new report shows diverging sentiment across the biggest cryptocurrencies, despite market-wide downturn fears. Santiment, an on-chain analytics platform analyzed the top cryptocurrencies' based on social media trends over the past three months.

Social Media Sentiment Report Shows Only One Out Of Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin Is Bullish

By swapping out stablecoins for BUIDL, Securitize is earning 20.71% returns per annum on its bitcoin basis trade with trading firm QCP.

Securitize nearly doubles yield generated to 20.71% on its bitcoin cash-and-carry trade using BlackRock's BUIDL fund as collateral

Investors fled the Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs on Wednesday, leading both coins to plunge to their lowest respective price points in 2025.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Drop to 2025 Lows as Investors Cash Out of ETFs

Today, the Bitcoin Students Network launches its "Layer Zero" program to empower youths globally to collaboratively build and strengthen Bitcoin's "social layer".

The Bitcoin Students Network Launch Layer Zero To Empower Global Youth

Cryptocurrency analysts are expressing caution about Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) near-term price action, pointing to continued government sell-offs, market liquidity issues and the uncertainty surrounding the altcoin market as bearish factors. What Happened: Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Sherpa indicated lack of buying pressure, cautioning about selling pressure due to the government's ongoing Bitcoin liquidation.

3 Bearish Factors That Could Drag Bitcoin Below $90,000

Earlier this week, a Reddit post sparked a thoughtful discussion about artificial intelligence (AI) potentially adopting bitcoin in the era of artificial general intelligence (AGI). The conversation revolved around the idea that, as AI matches or surpasses human-level intelligence across a wide array of tasks, it might naturally turn to bitcoin as the leading cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin Meets AGI: Could AI's Evolution Lead to Bitcoin Becoming Its Default Currency?

A new Bitaxe device comes to market, Heatbit devices are helping everyday users mine bitcoin while keeping their homes warm, and 5,500 open-source mining developers continue to work together to push the home Bitcoin mining industry forward.

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