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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.

Now is not the time to make sizable bitcoin purchases.

Don't Buy The Bitcoin Dip

The price of Bitcoin briefly dipped below $93,000, facing pressure after a series of macroeconomic data points sparked inflation jitters.

Bitcoin Falls Below $93,000 as Inflation Jitters Rattle Crypto Prices

Bitcoin's sudden course reversal from $102,000 to $95,000 has kickstarted a discussion among cryptocurrency traders and analysts about whether the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) cycle top is in. What Happened: Prominent crypto trader Ansem shared his outlook on the market cycle in a detailed post on X, expressing scepticism about continued unbridled growth.

Is The Bitcoin Top In? 75% Chance, Says Prominent Trader, But There's A Caveat

Talks of a strategic bitcoin reserve have launched the asset to new highs. Game theory explains the logic driving the rally.

The Game Theory Driving Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption

The crypto markets are witnessing a massive surge in liquidations amid Bitcoin's (BTC) sudden loss of the $100,000 level. New data from market intelligence platform Coinglass shows traders saw liquidations during the last two days to the tune of $862.4 million, mostly by those betting long on Bitcoin.

Sharp Bitcoin Correction Triggers $862,465,000 in Liquidations As Analyst Issues Warning on BTC Price Action

Crypto exchange Bitfinex is moving its derivatives operations to El Salvador—the latest tech company to eye up the Bitcoin-loving country.

Bitfinex Relocates Crypto Derivatives Arm to Bitcoin-Friendly El Salvador

While Lightning might provide good privacy for direct participants in the network from each other, it is not the case for more powerful adversaries.

The Lightning Network Privacy Big Picture: Don't Forget the NSA

Ethereum

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

The Daily: Bitcoin and ether prices slide amid macro fears, South Korea to phase out institutional crypto trading ban and more

Greenland's abundance of renewable energy and cold climate makes it an ideal place for Trump to encourage American Bitcoin mining.

Buying Greenland Would Be A Huge Boost to US Bitcoin Mining

Cryptocurrency analysts of Coinidol.com report, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) continued to rise and surpassed the psychological $100,000 mark before facing corrections again.

Bitcoin Rolls Over Again After Surpassing 100,000 Dollars

Pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez has cautioned that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is vulnerable to a steep decline, citing a lack of substantial support below the $92,000 mark. What Happened: Ali's analysis, shared in a series of tweets on Wednesday, indicates that a failure to hold this level could lead to a rapid price correction down to the $74,000−$78,000.

$92,000 Is Bitcoin's Key Support — Here's What Top Analyst Says Will Happen If It Fails

How Stratum V2 can help improve Bitcoin decentralization in the mining ecosystem, and overall.

Using Mining To Create More Fully Validating Bitcoin Users

Economist and prominent macro trader Alex Krüger shared his outlook on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) trajectory and market dynamics for 2025, emphasizing the potential for short-term trading opportunities as macroeconomic conditions evolve. What Happened: In several posts on X, Krüger highlighted a key shift in market expectations over the past weeks: Three months ago, markets were pricing in seven 25-basis-point rate cuts by the end of 2025.

Bitcoin Is Suffering From A Shift In Macro Expectations, Analyst Says: Here's What That Means

Bitcoin is trading at $94,790 to $95,277 over the two hours with a market cap of $1.88 trillion, 24-hour volume of $67.64 billion, and a 24-hour intraday range between $94,511 and $98,202. Bitcoin Bitcoin‘s hourly chart indicates a recent steep decline from $102,017, with support forming near $94,500, suggesting a period of potential accumulation.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Bulls Face an Uphill Battle as Resistance Looms at $98,000

Despite signs of short-term bearish signals, the long-term outlook for bitcoin remains bullish from a technical analysis perspective. By Katie Stockton.

Bitcoin's Outlook: Short-Term vs. Long-Term

Benjamin Cowen is saying that the price action of Bitcoin (BTC) could mirror that of the Nasdaq exchange-traded fund (ETF) Invesco QQQ during the first 13 months that followed its launch about 26 years ago.

‘Very Dubious' Speculation Suggests Bitcoin Could Follow Nasdaq ETF Rallies of 1999: Benjamin Cowen

Economist and market commentator Peter Schiff has issued a stark warning about the current speculative frenzy surrounding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), asserting that millions of investors will lose sums far greater than they can afford. What Happened: Schiff sought to highlight his concern about the misallocation of capital, and how the speculative mania around cryptocurrencies will damage the image of sound money principles.

Peter Schiff Doesn't 'Hate Bitcoin' But Warns 'Millions' Will Lose More Than They Can Afford In 'Speculative Mania'

Priced at $899, the Avalon Mini 3 aims to recycle the excess heat generated through Bitcoin mining to warm living spaces.

Going Brrr? Canaan Says Its New Bitcoin Miner Heater Fixes This

Bhutan is already heavily invested in bitcoin through its hydroelectric-powered mining operations, holding 12,211 BTC ($1.2 billion).

Bhutan SAR intends to adopt BTC, ETH and BNB as part of its strategic reserves

Data compiled on Jan. 8, 2025, reveals a contrasting performance among cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). On Tuesday, the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $52.39 million in net inflows, while the nine spot ether ETFs posted a combined loss of $86.79 million.

Crypto Tug-of-War: Bitcoin ETFs Rise, Ether ETFs Suffer

A significant gap in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (NASDAQ:CME) Bitcoin futures contract near $75,000, suggests a potential downside move for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in the short-term, according to Joe McCann, founder of Asymmetric. What Happened: McCann's analysis from Tuesday paints a bearish picture, shifting away from previous bullish sentiments, as he notes a confluence of technical and macroeconomic indicators pointing toward a near-term price correction.

Bitcoin Could Drop As Low As $75,000 If It Fills This Liquidity Gap, Expert Warns

Ledn's Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, reflects on the choices he and his co-founder have made that have led to their six years of success.

Ledn Remains Bitcoin's Premier Borrowing And Lending Platform

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to slide following Tuesday's stronger-than-expected December Purchasing Managers' Index reading, with analysts attributing the sharp price decline to fallout in the bonds market. What Happened: It trades around the $95,400 mark after having touched $102,000 on Monday, down 5.3% over the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin Slides 5%, Touches $95,000 Mark: Why Is BTC Going Down?

The addition of bitcoin, ethereum, and binance coin as part of GMC's strategic reserves will expand Bhutan's digital assets ecosystem.

Bhutan's GMC Adopts Bitcoin and Other Digital Assets in City's Strategic Reserves

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Jason Pizzino is warning that late investors in Bitcoin's (BTC) current bull market may end up disappointed. In a new video, Pizzino tells his 345,000 YouTube subscribers that latecomer investors may be hoping for another round of massive gains that just may never materialize.

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