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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.

MicroStrategy is the largest corporate owner of bitcoin, holding roughly $13 billion worth of BTC.

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy to Raise $600M to Buy More Bitcoin

Ethereum

Solana

Last week's ETHDenver conference drew a significant presence from developers and reps of blockchain ecosystems beyond Ethereum, taken as a sign of just how influential the second-largest distributed network has become.

Bitcoiners, Solana Acolytes Crash Ethereum Conference in Denver – for a Reason

Buoyed by Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent surge to new all-time highs, Bitcoin spot ETFs continue to attract significant inflows, despite a notable outflow from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (OTC: GBTC). Strong Overall Bitcoin ETF Inflows: According to data from SoSoValue, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $562 million on March 4.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs See Strong Inflows Despite Grayscale Outflow

MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) shares are trading lower Tuesday after the company announced a proposed private offering of convertible senior notes. What Happened: MicroStrategy announced after the market close on Monday that it intends to offer $600 million worth of convertible senior notes due 2030 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers.

MicroStrategy Stock Moves Lower After Company Raises $600M To Buy More Bitcoin: What You Need To Know

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 5, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Price Eyes Record This Week

Bitcoin has rocketed to near its all-time high this week, climbing toward $69,000 per bitcoin—as rumors fly of both a secret sovereign and tech billionaire bitcoin bid.

Crypto Price Alert: Bitcoin Now Braced For A ‘Big Move' That Will ‘Astonish Everybody' After Surge To All-Time High

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) approaches its all-time high, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has taken to social media to express his anticipation. What Happened: On Tuesday, Bukele posted a meme on X depicting the popular character Mr.

Bitcoin's Rally Captures El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's Attention, Holds The Line With Memes

The chief investment officer (CIO) of Bitwise Asset Management, Matt Hougan, has made a bold prediction, stating that the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could soar above $200,000 in 2024 due to an overwhelming supply-demand situation. What Happened: Hougan, in an interview with CNBC, mentioned a “massive supply-demand dynamic” that could drive Bitcoin's price to unprecedented levels, reported Bitcoin.com on Monday.

Bitcoin Could Hit $200K This Year, Says Bitwise CIO: 'There's Too Much Demand And Not Enough Supply'

The investment giant files an application with the SEC to include Bitcoin ETFs in a new fund, emphasizing investment risks and potential fees.

BlackRock Seeks to Add Bitcoin ETFs to Its Strategic Portfolio

Shares of MicroStrategy dropped about 5% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the software firm announced plans to raise capital through a $600 million private offering in convertible notes that it would use to buy more bitcoins.

MicroStrategy slides from 24-year high on convertible offering to buy more bitcoins

Bitcoin investment funds, including spot ETFs, now manage more than 1 million BTC, worth around $67 billion at current prices.

Bitcoin investment vehicles amass over 1 million BTC, worth around $67 billion

VanEck, a 69-year-old asset manager with a history of bringing newfangled investments to customers, has high hopes for the role crypto will play in its European division.

Bitcoin ETF Issuer VanEck Has Huge Crypto Growth Goals in Europe

As the protocol evolves, new layers could emerge bringing new use cases and more users, the report said.

Bitcoin Miners Need to Be Proactive to Hold Their Positions After Halving: Fidelity Digital Assets

A top analyst who caught last year's crypto breakout believes Bitcoin (BTC) has entered uncharted waters and that big pullbacks are opportunities for long-term holders.

Any Bitcoin Pullbacks Would Be a Gift As BTC Enters New Paradigm, Says Top Analyst – Here's Why

Bitdeer, a bitcoin miner, recently announced the launch of what it refers to as its “first cryptocurrency mining chip.” Bitdeer claimed that the chip could potentially improve bitcoin mining performance without excessive power consumption.

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Says It Has Launched Its ‘First Cryptocurrency Mining Chip'

Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital on Monday discussed the potential impact of the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election on the cryptocurrency market, particularly focusing on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: Scaramucci, who held a brief tenure as the White House Director of Communications under the Donald Trump administration in 2017, expressed his views on the importance of government stability for cryptocurrency markets.

Former Trump Aide Says Biden's Victory Will Be Good For Bitcoin And 'For The Markets'

Memecoin futures took on nearly $90 million in liquidations as prices corrected after a massive rally in the past week.

Crypto Liquidations Cross $550M as Bitcoin Remains Volatile Ahead of Historic Highs

In a recent development, Tom Lee, the head of research at Fundstrat, has made a bullish prediction for Bitcoin. What Happened: Lee shared his outlook for the future of Bitcoin on CNBC's “Last Call.

Bitcoin To Hit $150K By Year-End, Says Fundstrat's Tom Lee: '

The surging implied volatility has boosted the allure of "call overwriting" strategies that allow investors to generate additional yield on top of their spot market holdings.

Deribit's Bitcoin Volatility Index Signals Further Rally, Hits 16-Month High

Bitcoin's runaway rally is being driven by investors in Asia.

Cryptoverse: Asian traders give bitcoin blast-off

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland

Morning Bid: Risk rally on hold, bitcoin excepted

Gold proponent Peter Schiff on Monday took a dig at entrepreneur Mark Cuban for preferring Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) over gold. What Happened: On a day when gold prices soared to record highs, seeing a $33 climb during U.S. market hours, Schiff took a dig at the limited media attention given to gold.

Peter Schiff Takes A Jab At Mark Cuban For Choosing Bitcoin Over Gold: 'This Shark Is Swimming In The Wrong Tank'

From its earliest days, Bitcoin has been demonstrating price patterns that repeat over and over again throughout its history. It appears they are centered around the halving – an event happening in the Bitcoin network every four years. As another halving approaches in 2024, a few other factors may affect the BTC price this year.

Charting the Bitcoin Course for Crypto Traders – Where Will 2024 Take Us

Taiwan's financial regulator, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), is taking a two-pronged approach to cryptocurrencies.

Taiwan Tightens Crypto Regulations, Considers Spot Bitcoin ETFs

South Korean authorities are discussing whether to allow sales of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the country, the financial watchdog chief said on Tuesday.

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