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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.

It is no secret that the topic of bitcoin and the broader cryptoasset space has continuously been a topic of controversy and debate in the United States. From being derided by most every TradFi institution in the United States to having 11 spot bitcoin ETFs attracting billions of dollars rapidly since inception it has become readily apparent that the U.S. private sector has embraced bitcoin and tokenized payments.

3 Reasons Why The U.S. Needs To Embrace Bitcoin (And Other Crypto)

Amidst a vibrant resurgence in bitcoin's value, a comprehensive analysis by Grayscale and researcher Michael Zhao sheds light on the anatomy of the current bitcoin market cycle. The study explores whether we are entrenched in a bull run, detailing the driving factors and possible implications going forward.

Grayscale Study Pinpoints Bitcoin in Mid-Phase Bull Run, Eyes Future Growth

Multiple market players are now expecting the Federal Reserve to lower rates during the summer. The interplay between the Federal Reserve and monetary policy for Bitcoin BTC has been an interesting one, and one that goes much deeper than just the “inflationary hedge” narrative.

What Will Happen To Bitcoin Prices If The Fed Lowers Interest Rates?

US-based crypto exchange Coinbase says Q2 of 2024 will likely be a bullish period for Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader digital asset market. In a new LinkedIn post, Coinbase head of institutional research David Duong says that the previously identified headwinds for crypto are now in the rearview mirror.

Q2 2024 Will Be Bullish for Bitcoin Amid Entry of Large Institutions via ETFs, According to Coinbase

The next Bitcoin halving is on the horizon, drawing closer with each passing block and anticipated to take place anywhere between April 18 to April 22, 2024, at the milestone of block 840,000. Following this event, the reward for mining a block will halve from 6.25 bitcoins to 3.125 bitcoins.

Bitcoin Halving Inches Closer With Fewer Than 2,900 Blocks Remaining

Widely followed economist and crypto analyst Alex Krüger says that traditional finance (TradFi) firms have a choice to make when it comes to Bitcoin (BTC).

Economist Alex Krüger Says TradFi Firms Have Three Options When It Comes to Bitcoin (BTC) – Here's What He Means

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has remained stable after breaking above the 21-day SMA. Price analysis by Coinidil.com.

Bitcoin Stabilizes And Consolidates Above $70,000

The CEO of Lightning Network wallet Strike says the US government's rapid debt accumulation will be the catalyst that sends Bitcoin (BTC) to greater heights. In a new interview with Bloomberg Technology, Jack Mallers says the United States has no way of paying off its record-high $34.578 trillion debt.

Here's Why Record-Level US Debt Will Propel Bitcoin to Greater Heights, According to Strike CEO Jack Mallers

Galaxy Digital chief executive Mike Novogratz believes that Bitcoin now has access to an $84 trillion market following the approval of BTC spot market exchange-traded funds. Speaking at the Bitcoin Investor Day event in New York, the billionaire says BTC is witnessing a dramatic increase in adoption with the launch of the ETFs.

Bitcoin Tapping Into $84,000,000,000,000 Market, BTC Adoption Now Overwhelming: Billionaire Mike Novogratz

Bitwise Asset Management believes that “bitcoin is in a raging bull market” in the long term. Its chief executive anticipates the upcoming bitcoin halving to be “the most impactful we've seen.

Bitwise Sees ‘Raging' Bitcoin Bull Market — Expects April Halving to Be ‘the Most Impactful We've Seen”

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has urged investors to ditch the U.S. dollar and buy bitcoin alongside gold and silver. He warned that “baby boomers' retirements are going broke as paper assets crash.” The famous author stressed: “I do not trust anything that can be printed.

Robert Kiyosaki Urges Ditching US Dollar for Bitcoin — Warns Boomers' Retirements Going Broke as Paper Assets Crash

Even after 15 years of history, there are discussions around the nature of Bitcoin. Despite being presented as "a peer-to-peer electronic cash system" by its pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, understanding this technology beyond the payments realm and competing with commodities like gold or real estare is gaining more and more advocates.

Saylor Shows Payments Won't Drive Investor's Interest In Bitcoin

Blackrock's spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has significantly increased its bitcoin holdings, which have now surpassed 252,011 BTC, representing an approximate notional value of $18 billion. This substantial increase reflects a stronger-than-anticipated influx of retail investor demand, exceeding even the CEO's initial expectations.

Blackrock Spot Bitcoin ETF's Holdings Soar Past 252K BTC — CEO Says He's ‘Pleasantly Surprised' by Retail Demand

On Friday, March 29, 2024, an early bitcoin enthusiast who acquired their holdings in 2012 transferred 100 bitcoins, valued at approximately $6.98 million, at block height 836,813.

Vintage Bitcoin Vaults Awaken — Over $41M in BTC Moves After 11.7 Years of Slumber

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Bitcoin BTC has exploded over the last year, sending the bitcoin price to over $70,000 as top Wall Street executives sound and "urgent" alarm over a U.S. dollar time bomb.

‘A Very Big Deal'—Crypto Suddenly Braced For A Huge China ETF Earthquake After Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Price Boom

Meme coins enjoyed the most action this week—with Dogwifhat leading the pack.

This Week in Coins: Bitcoin Hovers Around $70,000—But Meme Coins Steal the Show

Analyst Benjamin Cowen is putting out his forecast for Bitcoin (BTC) and the crypto market over the coming month. Cowen tells his 796,000 YouTube subscribers in a new video that he thinks “April is going to be a very interesting month” for the crypto industry.

April Will Be a ‘Very Interesting Month' for Bitcoin and Crypto, Says Benjamin Cowen – Here's What He Means

Ethena, the protocol for the synthetic crypto native dollar, has announced an airdrop of its governance token, ENA, for participants in its shard campaign.

Ethena Details ENA Airdrop for Shard Holders, Announces Bitcoin Sats Campaign

The unidentified wallet originally received 500 bitcoins on July 14, 2012, when the bitcoin price was less than $8.

Bitcoin wallet wakes up after 12 years of dormancy, moves 500 coins

A closely followed analyst believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is now consolidating while gearing up for a parabolic move.

Bitcoin Offering ‘Final Bargain' Opportunities Before Parabolic Rally Erupts, Says Trader – Here's the Timeline

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz has proposed several measures to prevent a U.S. debt spiral. The executive explained that the U.S. debt crisis makes it “so easy to convince people to buy bitcoin and other hard assets.” He emphasized that implementing these measures could give the U.S. a chance to avoid a “debt death spiral.

Galaxy CEO: US Debt Crisis Drives Demand for Bitcoin

The upcoming Runes fungible token standard will “supercharge the Bitcoin ecosystem,” a Magic Eden co-founder told Decrypt.

Bitcoin Runes Coming to Magic Eden After Ordinals Bet Pays Off

Prominent Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer announces the Antminer S21 Pro, a new iteration of its most efficient mining device.

Bitmain Launches Antminer S21 Pro, Its Most Advanced Bitcoin Miner

On Friday, the producer of bitcoin-specific application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) mining equipment, Bitmain, unveiled the latest Antminer S21 Pro model during the World Digital Mining Summit (WDMS). This new device features a hashrate of approximately 234 terahash per second (TH/s) and boasts a much lower energy efficiency of 15 joules per terahash (J/T).

Bitmain Reveals S21 Pro Bitcoin Miner: Pioneering 15 Joules per Terahash

Interest surrounding the market's newest investment vehicle returned after several days of malaise.

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