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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.

As bitcoin remains stable above the $69K mark, an entity from 2015 made onchain waves by moving 2,352.62 bitcoins valued at more than $163 million. This individual executed the transfer through 80 distinct transactions, after letting the bitcoins remain untouched for more than eight years.

Bitcoin Whale From 2015 Moves ‘Sleeping Bitcoins' Worth $163M as Historic Wallets Wake Up

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) resurgence is capturing the attention of both seasoned investors and newcomers to the cryptocurrency scene. After a prolonged downturn, the digital currency soared to new heights on March 5, reaching $69,191.95 and even briefly surpassing the $70,000 mark.

Bitcoin's Rally Sparks Renewed Interest In Cryptocurrencies — Should You Invest In It Now?

Onchain analysts are focusing on the significant whale transactions occurring this month, revealing that 3,000 bitcoin from 2010 block rewards have been moved for the first time in nearly fourteen years.

The Tale of the Mysterious 2010 Bitcoin Whale: A Pattern of Consistent Liquidation Uncovered

The chief investment officer of crypto fund manager Bitwise says that large corporations will fuel massive inflows into Bitcoin (BTC) in Q2 2024.

Bitcoin Will See Significant Inflows From Large Corporations and Others in Q2 2024, Says Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan

An in-depth examination conducted by the onchain analytics firm Glassnode, alongside the researcher Cryptovizart, has shed light on bitcoin's unexpected rise to record-breaking highs just before the halving occurrence, unveiling key aspects of market behavior.

Glassnode Insights Into Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Reveal 228% Average Unrealized Gain

In less than two months of existence, the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has accumulated more bitcoin {{BTC}} than the largest corporate holder, MicroStrategy (MSTR).

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Nears 200K BTC, Passing Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy

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Bitcoin BTC has rocketed over $70,000 per bitcoin, climbing toward fresh all-time highs as Wall Street quietly eyes a $90 trillion earthquake.

‘Just The Beginning'—Bitcoin Suddenly Hits $70,000 Price ‘Tipping Point' Amid Ethereum And XRP ETF Speculation

JPMorgan says the argument that bitcoin's market cap would rise to $3.3 trillion if it matched gold in portfolios, implying more than doubling in price, overlooks risk.

JPMorgan Says ‘Unrealistic' to Expect Bitcoin to Match Gold Within Investors' Portfolios

Billionaire venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya says Bitcoin is approaching its watershed moment as BTC makes its way into American households. In the latest episode of the All-In Podcast, Palihapitiya says the approval of spot market Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is changing the game for BTC.

Bitcoin Approaching ‘Tipping Point' As BTC Becomes Part of the Financial Fabric, Says Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz firmly believes that bitcoin will reach $100K this year. “Right now there are more buyers and sellers,” he explained, adding that there is “runaway momentum” in bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In addition, he pointed to a “new phase of bitcoin” as the asset class welcomes baby boomers.

Galaxy Digital CEO Anticipates BTC Reaching $100K This Year Citing ‘Runaway Momentum' in Spot Bitcoin ETFs

The chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management has explained why the current bitcoin bull market differs from prior bull markets. He doesn't expect the bull market or the alts season to “end early,” emphasizing that he expects to see “more of an ‘everything season,'” rather than a classic alts season.

Bitwise CIO Predicts Bitcoin Bull Market Won't End Early — Expects an ‘Everything Season'

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says bitcoin is “on fire,” predicting that the crypto will hit $300K this year. Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high this week, fueled by soaring demand for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki: Bitcoin ‘on Fire' — BTC Headed for $300K This Year

In a manner similar to bitcoin and the overall crypto market, gold's value has climbed, nearly touching $2,200 per ounce this week. This uptick is widely attributed to demand from central banks, with surveys indicating both Wall Street and Main Street anticipate higher prices in the upcoming week.

Gold's Price Surge to Nearly $2,200 Overshadowed by Bitcoin's ‘Speculative Mania,' Peter Schiff Claims

The activist investor has previously mostly steered clear of any involvement in crypto.

Billionaire Hedge Funder Bill Ackman Mulls Bitcoin

Following a dynamic period of activity in the crypto market on Friday, stocks of publicly traded mining companies have recovered from their recent decline. In the last five days, Marathon Digital Holdings' stock fell over 15%, yet on Friday, it experienced a 7.71% increase in value against the U.S. dollar.

Nasdaq-Listed Bitcoin Mining Companies Bounce Back From Recent Downturn

With bitcoin briefly touching all time levels in March 2024, bitcoin and crypto investors have had plenty to celebrate so far this year. Following the approval of bitcoin spot ETFs, and after weathering the price declines and public doubters that followed, the price of bitcoin and many other cryptoassets have been on a rapid increase.

Bitcoin Prices Should Not Distract From The Need For Better Regulation

In an analysis posted on Tradingview, cryptocurrency analyst Tradingshot presents a view where bitcoin might cross the $330,000 threshold. Utilizing a blend of historical pattern disruptions and the Theory of Diminishing Returns (TODR), the market analyst posits that the upcoming cycle may break from the traditional pattern of lesser yields.

Crypto Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Could Surpass $330,000, Breaking Historical Growth Patterns

Following bitcoin's significant market activity this week, conversations around the bull market have hit a high pitch, with numerous predictions of substantial increases in the leading crypto asset's price cycle. Evidence indicates that call options, with strike prices ranging from $80,000 to $100,000, are now in the mix, as speculators exhibit strong optimism.

Market Optimism Peaks as Bitcoin Call Options Aim for $100K Milestone

One mining company, according to a report, has hundreds of millions of dollars worth of machines but has "nowhere to put them."

Bitcoin transaction volume skyrockets as the halving approaches and miners cash in

According to the latest figures, Microstrategy's investment in bitcoin has doubled, showing a 116% increase after the cryptocurrency's value experienced a significant rise this past week. The company, specializing in business intelligence, has acquired a total of 193,000 bitcoins at an expenditure of $6.

Microstrategy's Bitcoin Portfolio Value Soars to $13.2 Billion, Marking a 116% Gain

Bitcoin wasn't the only digital asset making shockwaves this week.

This Week in Coins: Bitcoin Touches $70,000 As Major Altcoins Soar

Tom Lee, the founder and head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, has reinforced his bullish stance on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), projecting a significant surge in its value. In an interview with CNBC this week, Lee predicted that Bitcoin's price could increase approximately 119% in the next 12 to 18 months, potentially pushing it over $150,000.

Crypto Analyst Predicts 119% Surge In Bitcoin, Citing Promise Of Spot ETF And Upcoming Halving: 'We've Got More Visible Demand'

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) explored a hypothetical scenario where Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) market capitalization reaches parity with gold's presence in investment portfolios. What Happened: According to the bank's research, achieving such a milestone would escalate Bitcoin's market cap to $3.3 trillion, effectively more than doubling its current price, reported Coindesk.

Bitcoin To Rival Gold? JPMorgan Says Yes, But With A Twist

Sales of Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have witnessed a notable uptick this past week, climbing 11.62% to hit $442.02 million over the previous seven days. The most significant transaction was the sale of the ‘Alien' Cryptopunk #3,100, donning a headband, for $16 million, with Bitcoin-based NFTs claiming the lead in sales volume across 22 different blockchains.

NFT Market Flourishes With an 11.62% Rise This Week; Largest Ordinal Inscription Fetches Record 8 BTC

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Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors' favorite stocks over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories. All three major stock indexes ended the week with losses: the S&P 500 dropped 0.26%, the Dow declined by 0.93% and the Nasdaq fell 1.17%, marking the Dow's worst performance since October.

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