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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.

SRI 1.0.0 is officially here, bringing significant upgrades in enhancing and decentralizing Bitcoin mining operations.

Stratum Reference Implementation Launches SRI 1.0.0 To Enhance Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin miners face two additional difficulty adjustments before the network's halving event, which is rapidly approaching, with less than 4,300 blocks remaining. Data indicates the total hashrate has recovered from a minor dip, suggesting miners might see a decrease in difficulty at the next adjustment, set for on or around March 28, 2024.

Bitcoin Miners on the Brink of Surpassing February Earnings as 2 Difficulty Adjustments Loom

Bitcoin needs to reclaim the $69,000 level to reignite its uptrend, one trader noted.

Bitcoin Slips to $65K Amid Stronger Dollar, But Analyst Says the 'Pullback Is Over'

Diogo Monica, co-founder of Anchorage Digital, went on CNBC to discuss Bitcoin and his views going forward. The entrepreneur has years of experience in both computer science and blockchain.

Anchorage Digital Chairman Diogo Monica Talks About BTC Volatility At 10x — 'Yes It Could Go Back to $40K (or) It Could Go Higher'

Global investment firm AllianceBernstein continues to be bullish on Bitcoin, and now predicts that the coin will hit $90,000 this year.

Bitcoin Price Set to Hit $90,000 Amid Halving Impact, Says Bernstein

Argentines are reportedly buying Bitcoin (BTC) instead of the US dollar to protect themselves from currency devaluation. According to Bloomberg, Argentina-based crypto exchange Lemon is seeing a large increase in Bitcoin purchases as the South American country faces an inflation rate of 276%, one of the highest in the world.

Argentinians Ditching US Dollar, Turning to Bitcoin in Droves Amid 276% Inflation: Report

A widely followed crypto analyst is breaking down the digital asset markets after Bitcoin's (BTC) latest rebound. Digital assets analyst Michaël van de Poppe tells his 704,800 followers on the social media platform X that BTC's latest move will help the king crypto continue to move upward. “Massive bounce on Bitcoin initiating continuation here.

After ‘Massive Bounce' From Bitcoin, Crypto Analyst Breaks Down Two Rebounding Altcoins

Ethereum

The positive market trend extends beyond crypto, too—major global indices are showing bullish signs.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Come Roaring Back—These Alts Are Faring Even Better

Experts are raising a cautionary flag for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investors, suggesting the market may be entering a period of volatility and price correction. What Happened: Bitcoin pared its gains from a high of around $68,000 early Thursday morning.

Bitcoin Faces Potential Downturn As Profits Are Taken, Glassnode Data Shows

In its latest “Halving Handbook,” Coinbase Institutional draws striking comparisons between the upcoming Bitcoin halving and the market cycle from 2018-2022, offering insights into the potential impacts on the crypto economy. Coinbase's Halving Handbook The next Bitcoin halving, set for mid-April 2024, is poised to slash miner rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.

Coinbase Institutional Analyzes Upcoming Bitcoin Halving, Drawing Parallels to 2018-2022 Cycle

Bitcoin underwent a correction last week before rebounding this week, but it still remains in "overbought territory," according to JPMorgan.

JPMorgan says bitcoin remains in ‘overbought territory' despite recent correction

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Solana

A closely followed crypto strategist remains bullish on a top Ethereum (ETH) competitor despite a sudden correction. Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 212,100 followers on the social media platform X that Solana (SOL) is showing strength after retesting the $165 Fibonacci retracement level. “SOL: good first reaction to that $165 level.

Trader Says He's Still Incredibly Bullish on Top Ethereum Rival, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin and Three Altcoins

Rate cuts begin at the Swiss National Bank, with the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank expected to follow. Will they boost Bitcoin?

Bullish for Bitcoin? Swiss Central Bank First to Cut Interest Rates

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to see net outflows for a third consecutive day, raising questions about investor sentiment in the cryptocurrency market. SoSoValue's data reveals a total net outflow of $261 million on Wednesday, March 20.

Bitcoin ETFs See Outflows Exceed $261M, BlackRock Boasts Single-Day Net Inflow Of $49M

MicroStrategy continues to gobble up Bitcoin (BTC) amid the ongoing crypto bull market. MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor says the firm used the proceeds from convertible notes and excess cash to buy an additional 9,245 BTC for approximately $623 million, at an average price of $67,382 per Bitcoin.

MicroStrategy Gobbles Up Bitcoin Worth $623,000,000, Now Holds Over 1% of the BTC That Will Ever Exist

As Bitcoin's network halving event draws near, Glassnode's latest report sheds light on the evolving trading strategies in the face of significant demand from ETFs, signaling a pivotal shift in the cryptocurrency market.

Navigating the Bitcoin Halving: Glassnode Report Discusses a New Trading Landscape

Some factors to consider now that Bitcoin seems to be performing bullishly again so you don't wind up making emotional or bad decisions in the heat of a market frenzy.

Bitcoin's Surge to All Time High: What It Means for Your Investment Future

Now that the spot Bitcoin ETFs have been approved, are they instigating a fundamental change in the structure of Bitcoin markets?

From Wall Street to Main Street: Are Bitcoin ETFs Signaling a New Era in Crypto?

While it can be easy to watch the spot bitcoin ETF inflows and correlate them to price action, there are other factors at play.

When it comes to bitcoin's price, ETF inflows are only part of the picture

Coinbase Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) UK CEO Daniel Seifert on Thursday dubbed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a viable alternative in countries that are grappling with financial challenges. In an interview with Benzinga, Seifert pointed to several catalysts fueling Bitcoin's meteoric rise to a new all-time high, including regulatory advancements and the anticipation of Bitcoin's halving event.

EXCLUSIVE: Bitcoin A Viable Alternative In Countries With Financial Challenges, Coinbase UK CEO Tells Benzinga

The crypto analytics firm Glassnode believes Bitcoin (BTC) is now entering a period of market correction and price volatility after a massive rally this year.

Bitcoin Likely Entering Volatile Corrective Period, According to On-Chain Analytics Firm Glassnode

Bernstein has revised its 2024 price target for bitcoin to $90,000 from $80,000 and continues to see miners as the best equity proxy.

Bernstein raises year-end bitcoin price target to $90,000, expects ‘mild' halving impact on miners

The Core Foundation has wrangled dozens of investors and VCs for a new investment network, and it's starting in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.

Bitcoin-Backed Core Chain Reveals $15 Million in Funding for Builders

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) moved higher, with the cryptocurrency prices trading past the key $67,000 level on Thursday. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) also recorded gains, trading above the key $3,500 mark this morning.

Bitcoin Tops $67,000 Following Fed's Decision; Ondo Emerges As Top Gainer

* Broker raised its year-end bitcoin target to $90K from $80K. * Bernstein now expects a 7% reduction in hashrate post halving from shutdowns.

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