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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.

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

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to $65K to Start the Month

Bitcoin miners generated a record $2 billion in monthly revenue in March between block rewards and fees, setting a new high ahead of the upcoming halving event.

Bitcoin Miners Monthly Revenue Hit Record $2 Billion

The price of bitcoin experienced a decline on Monday, near 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), tumbling to a position slightly over the $66,000 mark. By 6:30 a.m. the following day, it had edged down further to reach its intraday low of $65,480 per unit.

Bitcoin Dips Below $66,000 Ahead of Fourth Halving, Loses Over 5% in 24 Hours

Ark Invest 21Shares' ARKB spot Bitcoin ETF also witnessed its first-ever daily outflows, with $300,000 leaving the fund.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs return to net daily outflows; Grayscale's GBTC total outflows eclipse $15 billion

Volatility in the crypto market has caused more than $400 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGlass data.

Crypto traders see over $400 million in liquidations as bitcoin slides below $67,000

The wider crypto market fell in lockstep with Bitcoin, with all of the top 30 coins barring stablecoins posting losses.

Bitcoin Price Plunges Below $67,000, Crypto Market Sees $426 Million in Liquidations

A closely followed analyst who correctly called the current Bitcoin (BTC) correction says the crypto king is on the verge of witnessing an all-time high breakout. Pseudonymous analyst Rekt Capital tells his 440,100 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin has kickstarted the breakout process.

Bitcoin One Last Step Away From Completing All-Time High Breakout, According to Crypto Strategist

BTC broke below the $68,000 level, falling 5.38% to trade at $66,700. What's causing this sell-off in the crypto markets?

Bitcoin Price Dips Over 5% After Easter Weekend

The U.S. factory activity unexpectedly expanded in March, data released Monday showed, sending the dollar index higher.

Bitcoin Drops Over 5% as Upbeat U.S. Factory Data Powers Dollar Index to Nearly 5-Month High

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Ethereum

Major cryptocurrency took a hit on Monday evening, kicking off Q2 in the red. The price of BTC dropped by over 5%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Dip In Market Correction: Analyst Expects All-Time Highs For King Crypto As Halving Nears

Morgan Creek Capital Management CEO and chief investment officer Mark Yusko on Monday predicted a $150,000 for Bitcoin within a year's time, even as he advocated a 1% to 3% allocation to the digital currency in one's portfolio. What Happened: In an interview with CNBC, he said, “Bitcoin is the king.

Bitcoin Could Hit $150K, Says Mark Yusko, But Not Everyone Agrees It's 'A Better Form Of Gold'

Former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli made a bold prediction Monday, proclaiming a “75% chance” Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will reach $1 million by the end of the year. What Happened: Shkreli, who was convicted of securities fraud in 2018 and sentenced to seven years in prison, took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to voice his opinion: i think there is a 75% chance of BTC being $1,000,000 by year end.

'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli Predicts 75% Chance Of $1M Bitcoin By The End Of 2024

Pomp Investments founder Anthony Pompliano says a growing awareness of inflation is pushing more and more Americans to look toward Bitcoin (BTC).

Inflation ‘Alarm Bell Going Off' Pushing Strong Bitcoin Adoption As Americans Anticipate More Money Printing: Anthony Pompliano

A JPMorgan Chase and Co. analyst note on Monday pointed out that despite Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) prices hitting record highs in March, the performance of mining stocks has been more volatile. What Happened: JPMorgan analyst Reginald Smith pointed out that Bitcoin's price soared to an average daily price of approximately $67,600 in March.

Bitcoin's Hashrate Up 80% From Last Year As Mining Profitability Improves, Says JPMorgan

Stablecoin giant Tether added even more Bitcoin to its balance sheet in Q1 and now holds over $5.1 billion worth of the asset.

Tether Now Holds Over $5 Billion Worth of Bitcoin to Back USDT

A key measure of how market participants feel about bitcoin attained its loftiest value on record last month, reaching this milestone the same day that prices attained fresh highs, according to figures from analytics provider The Tie.

Bitcoin Sentiment Measure Reached New Heights In March As Prices Made History

The firm now holds $300 million of debt-free cash on its balance sheet ahead of the Bitcoin halving, with expansion plans on the horizon.

Bitcoin Miner IREN's Stock Price Surges Ahead of Halving

Bitcoin has flourished as digital gold. But, in the long-term, its biggest impact will be in denominating business and trade, says Zac Townsend, CEO of Meanwhile.

Bitcoin's Future as Currency

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) enthusiasts have something to be optimistic about as April begins, with a new report on Monday highlighting several factors suggesting a potentially strong month for the leading cryptocurrency. Seven Months Up: Can The Rally Continue?

Will Bitcoin's 7-Month Winning Streak Continue In April? 10x Research Sees Halving As Key

Onchain data reveals the stablecoin giant Tether has once again bolstered its bitcoin reserves, making an addition of 8,888.88 bitcoins to its wallet as of March 31. Tether's Bech32 address now ranks as the seventh-largest holder of bitcoin by volume.

Tether Amplifies Bitcoin Holdings With Strategic 8,888.88 BTC Addition

A company launching Monday combines two well-known and growing sectors. Lockchain.ai is developing a risk management platform for the blockchain by utilizing the power of artificial intelligence.

EXCLUSIVE: Lockchain.ai Launches As World's First AI-Powered Blockchain Risk Management Platform — How Approval Of Bitcoin ETFs Create 'Glaring Need' For Company

Investor Sunny Po provided a four-month update on his daring strategy of maxing out eight credit cards to invest in Bitcoin. What Happened: On Sunday, Po took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share an update on his high-risk investment strategy.

Daredevil Investor Gives '4-Month Update On How Maxing Out 8 Credit Cards To Buy Bitcoin' Is Going

The stablecoin issuer's BTC holdings now top 75,000 tokens worth about $5 billion.

Tether Added Nearly 8.9K Bitcoin to Holdings in First Quarter: On-Chain Data

In March, bitcoin miners amassed an unprecedented level of revenue not seen in the previous 12 months, hitting a high of $2.01 billion from rewards and transfer fees. Of this total, $85.81 million was earned from transaction fees over the past month.

Bitcoin Miners' Earnings Hit Record $2 Billion in March Ahead of Halving Event

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