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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.

A top trader who rode the 2023 crypto breakout warns that Bitcoin (BTC) bulls have about a week to avert a potentially catastrophic scenario. Pseudonymous analyst DonAlt tells his 532,100 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin's monthly chart is very close to flashing a strong bearish signal.

Top Analyst Issues Bitcoin Warning, Says Monthly Close Below This Level Would Be Catastrophic for BTC

Bitcoin has rocketed over the last year, topping its previous all-time high as Tesla billionaire Elon Musk makes a dramatic return to the front lines of crypto.

BlackRock And Fidelity ETF Bombshell Triggers A Massive $75 Trillion Bitcoin Price Prediction

Veteran investor Luke Gromen says he sees Bitcoin (BTC) rising over the coming months on the back of a favorable macroeconomic backdrop. In a new interview with crypto journalist Natalie Brunell, Gromen highlights the US government's nearly $35 trillion debt.

Macro Expert Luke Gromen Says He's ‘Super' Bullish on Bitcoin for Next Six to 12 Months – Here's Why

Blackrock's head of digital assets has revealed that bitcoin is the overwhelming favorite cryptocurrency for the asset management firm's clients. “And then a little bit Ethereum, and very little everything else,” he added. Blackrock's spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has amassed approximately 243K bitcoins since its launch.

Bitcoin Tops Crypto Priority for Blackrock Clients as IBIT Holdings Reach 243K BTC

Veteran investor Jim Rogers, who co-founded the Quantum Fund with billionaire investor George Soros, expects all cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, to disappear someday. Anticipating bitcoin going to “zero,” he stressed: “I'm very skeptical of crypto.

Renowned Investor Jim Rogers Expects All Cryptocurrencies to ‘Disappear' — Says Bitcoin Will ‘Go to Zero Someday'

Based on a recent analysis, numerous outdated bitcoin mining devices likely powered up in response to the latest uptick in bitcoin's value. However, with the anticipated block reward halving, it's projected that around 100 exahash per second (EH/s) of computing power might be disconnected after the event.

Report: Bitcoin's Mining Landscape Braces for Shift as Halving Could Slash 100 EH/s of Hashpower

In recent years, attention towards layer two (L2) scaling solutions for Bitcoin has persisted, though bitcoin capacity in the Lightning Network has seen a decline. In recent years, other varieties of L2 solutions have emerged, capturing the attention of the crypto community.

From Rollups to Sidechains, L2 Watch Catalogs Dozens of Bitcoin Layer 2 Solutions

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds had their weakest week yet on Wall Street as Bitcoin's price tumbles from its all-time high.

Bitcoin ETFs see full week of net outflows, record low inflows for BlackRock, Fidelity

In the span of just six days, the nine freshly launched spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have gathered 20,859.57 bitcoins, valued at over $1.3 billion. Holding 474,363.55 bitcoins worth $30.6 billion, these new ETFs are short of 25,636.45 coins to hit the 500,000 milestone.

9 New Bitcoin ETFs Accumulate $1.3B in BTC in 6 Days as Funds Near the 500,000 Milestone

As of March 22, the bitcoin holdings of Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) have diminished by 27,917.37 compared to its status three days prior, now amounting to 350,252 bitcoin valued at approximately $22.2 billion. Since evolving into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on public exchanges, GBTC has shed billions in bitcoin over the preceding 71 days.

From Peak to Present: GBTC's Bitcoin Holdings Decrease by 266,827 BTC in 71 Days

Currently, the UK is getting ready to allow institutional investors access to bitcoin ETNs — but retails users are banned from US bitcoin ETFs.

Kraken UK Managing Director says he would ‘absolutely' like to see a bitcoin ETF in the UK

A London resident reportedly caught with bitcoins worth over $4.3 billion has been convicted for entering into a money laundering arrangement. The woman specialized in converting digital assets into physical assets, such as multimillion-dollar houses and jewelry. Converting Bitcoin to Physical Assets A British woman, found in possession of bitcoins currently valued at over $4.

UK Court Convicts Woman Found With More Than $4.3 Billion in BTC

All major coins and tokens are down this week, and the sell off hasn't been pretty.

This Week in Coins: After Setting a New All-Time High, Bitcoin Struggles to Retake $69K

Cryptocurrency analyst Kevin Svenson is forecasting the path forward for Bitcoin (BTC) over the coming weeks and months. In a new video, Svenson tells his 73,700 YouTube subscribers that higher levels of volatility will ensue if and when Bitcoin surges by nearly 40% from the current level.

‘You're Not Ready for What's Coming Next' After Bitcoin Hits $90,000, Says Kevin Svenson – Here's His Outlook

Of the many breakthroughs that Satoshi gave us with Bitcoin, its hard-capped supply and programmatic issuance have always been most captivating to me. Unlike any other money the world has ever seen, it is impossible to create more of it than the supply schedule dictates.

Why Bitcoin's Limited Supply Is Foundational to the Current Surge

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood has projected a staggering price target for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). According to Wood, the cryptocurrency's price could soar to $3.8 million.

Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin Could Skyrocket To $3.8M By 2030 Thanks To 'Institutional Green Light'

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has apprehended three individuals following the theft of bitcoin mining equipment valued at $6.9 million. The Commercial Crimes Division's Cargo Theft Unit announced the retrieval of all stolen items.

LAPD Recovers $6.9 Million Worth of Stolen Bitcoin Mining Rigs, Suspects in Custody

With Bitcoin (BTC) falling nearly 7% in the last week, one widely followed crypto analyst believes the correction is all part of the process. Digital assets trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 705,000 followers on the social media platform X that BTC's downward trend may be a result of a pre-halving peak.

As Bitcoin's Consolidation Continues, Crypto Analyst Compares BTC's Movements to Previous Cycles

The Ark Invest CEO said the firm has been looking closely at emerging markets, where use cases of the digital asset make her believe that bitcoin is partly a risk-off asset.

Cathie Wood Calls Bitcoin a ‘Financial Super Highway,' Reiterates $1.5M Price Target

Macro investor and fund manager Dan Tapiero believes the bull market cycle for Bitcoin (BTC) is still in its early stages. The CEO of investment firm 10T Holdings tells his 114,500 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin could soar 3x from its current value in the next year or two.

Investor Dan Tapiero Says Bitcoin Bull Market in Third Inning, Predicts 200% BTC Rally – Here's the Timeline

Ethereum

Solana

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana experienced sizable drops Friday as traders speculated on the impact of the upcoming Bitcoin halving event.

Crypto Market Sees Red as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Dip Ahead of Halving

Even as Bitcoin nose-dived nearly 4% on Friday slipping down to $64,000 levels, the decline comes amid warnings from a pseudonymous crypto trader, who has indicated that the largest digital currency has officially entered the “danger zone,” a period historically associated with pre-halving price retracements. According to Rekt Capital, “It's been two days since Bitcoin officially entered the ‘danger zone' where historical pre-halving retraces have begun.

Bitcoin In 'Danger Zone' Ahead Of Halving: Trader Warns Of Potential Price Drop

Convincing the world's sovereign wealth funds about the advantages of investing in bitcoin still poses challenges, according to an analyst.

Bitcoin investment by sovereign wealth funds still faces obstacles, analyst says

Bitcoin's (BTC) price is still trapped between moving average lines.

Bitcoin's Slide Accelerates As It Encounters Rejection At $68,000

U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs saw over $830 million of outflows so far this week, and are poised for the first negative week since late January.

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