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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.

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) rose above the support level of $51,000 and continued its positive trend. Latest price analysis by Coinidol.com.

Bitcoin Continues Its March And Approaches The $58,000 Level

BlackRock's IBIT hit record daily inflows of $520.2 million on Tuesday, eclipsing Monday's total net flows for all spot bitcoin ETFs.

BlackRock's IBIT spot bitcoin ETF hits record daily inflow of $520 million

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms Inc. said it expects to take delivery as well as deploy 31,500 Whatsminer M60S miners worth $97.4 million by the end of July 2024. The addition of the new bitcoin mining machines is projected to increase the “self-mining” hashrate capacity of Riot's Rockdale Facility to 15.1 EH/s.

Bitcoin Miner Riot Acquires 31,500 ‘Next Generation' M60S Mining Machines Worth $97.4 Million

Some traders have started buying puts to protect against a potential sharp decline, according to Greeks.Live.

Crypto Traders Hedge Bitcoin Rally After 40% Rise in 4 Weeks, Options Data Show

From Bitcoin hitting $59k to the US prefering Ethereum over other coins, here is a 2-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.

What Happened in Crypto Today: Bitcoin Keeps Going Up

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Wednesday morning saw its value surge to $59,000, fueled by enthusiastic market sentiment, substantial institutional investment, and anticipated gains from the upcoming ‘halving' event. What Happened: The last instance when Bitcoin exceeded the $59,000 mark was on October 28, 2021.

Bitcoin's $59K Surge Leads To $71M In Short Squeezes—Here's What's Happening

Bitcoin surged for a fifth day on Wednesday to near $60,000, buoyed by flows into new U.S. spot bitcoin exchange traded products that have driven it up 39.7% in February, which would mark its largest monthly rally since December 2020.

Bitcoin eyes $60,000 in biggest monthly rally since late 2020

Benchmark, an investment banking firm, said it has begun covering MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) as per a Tuesday research report. What Happened: The research revealed that Benchmark had set a ‘buy' recommendation for MicroStrategy's shares, assigning a price target of $990.

Benchmark Predicts $990 High For MicroStrategy, Foresees Bitcoin Rally To $125K

The “fear and greed” index reading is now at 87, a sign of “extreme greed.”

Bitcoin Surges Above $59K as Bull Rally Continues

Ethereum

Bitcoin shot past $59,000 and Ethereum reached $3,300 early Wednesday morning, driven by growing bullish market sentiment.

Bitcoin Rides Bullish Sentiment to $59K as Ethereum Hits $3,300

Veteran trader Peter Brandt is raising his target price for Bitcoin (BTC) this cycle after the crypto king broke out of a massive bullish pattern.

Bitcoin Breakout Could Send BTC to Massive Price Target, Says Legendary Trader Peter Brandt – But There's a Catch

An expected pre-halving rally is a good spot to realize short-term profits, one market observer said.

Bitcoin Bulls Target $69K Lifetime Highs Ahead of Halving

The Lima Stock Exchange, the main Peruvian exchange, announced the inclusion of three different bitcoin spot ETF instruments in its trading platform.

Peruvian Stock Exchange Announces Bitcoin Spot ETF Listings

Justin Sun, the entrepreneur behind TRON (CRYPTO: TRX), has publicly shared the scale of his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investments, holding 28,613 BTC valued at approximately $1.638 billion at current market prices. What Happened: Sun detailed his holdings in a post on X, “My personal HTX account balance (just for those who are saying I'm not using HTX much) @HTX_Global.

Tron Founder Justin Sun Casually Flexes Bitcoin Holdings Worth Over $1.6B

The nine newly created spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETF) broke their all-time volume record on Monday, according to Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence. Balchunas notes the ETFs registered $2.4 billion in volume on Monday, topping their big first day and doubling the recent daily average.

9 Bitcoin ETFs Break All-Time Volume Record With $2,400,000,000 Trading Turnover: Bloomberg Analyst

Peter Schiff, a well-known Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) critic, has once again expressed skepticism about the latest Bitcoin rally that saw the apex cryptocurrency surpass $56,000—a level not seen in two years. What Happened: Schiff took to X on Tuesday and said, “There is an old saying that markets take the stairs up and the elevator down.

Peter Schiff Says 'Bitcoin Takes the Elevator Up and Then Jumps' As Apex Crypto Breaches $56K — Receives Response: 'You Accept BTC on Your Website'

Dogecoin

Major cryptocurrencies surged on Tuesday, with Bitcoin soaring to a 27-month high, hovering around $57,000 levels. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 9:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Continue Bull Run As 'Extreme Greed' Takes Over: Analyst Predicts King Crypto To Reach $88K, Setting All-Time Highs In 2024

Veteran trader Peter Brandt has provided an update on his bitcoin price prediction. He explained that the price target for “the current bull market cycle” scheduled to end in Aug/Sep next year has been raised from $120,000 to $200,000.

Peter Brandt Raises Bitcoin Price Target to $200,000 for the Current Bull Market Cycle

Edward Snowden, former U.S. intelligence agent turned whistleblower, asked his 5.7 million followers on X if they held any Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: On Wednesday, Snowden took to the platform, formerly known as Twitter.

Edward Snowden Asked You To Watch The Bitcoin Chart During The Super Bowl, Now He's Asking If You Own Any Whatsoever

Carson Group, an investment platform with $30 billion in assets under management, has reportedly approved four spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on its platform. The approved funds include Blackrock's Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC).

$30 Billion Investment Platform Approves 4 Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Clients

SkyBridge Capital's founder challenges Dimon's view on Bitcoin, suggesting more research could change his mind.

Scaramucci Touts Bitcoin Alongside Gold, Counters Jamie Dimon on Risk

Ilya Lichtenstein, one of the crypto industry's most high-stakes criminals, is now helping federal prosecutors in their case against Bitcoin Fog, one of the mixing services he said he'd used to conceal assets.

Man Who Laundered Billions in Bitcoins Says Bitcoin Fog Was a Help: Bloomberg

Binance Labs is investing in Babylon, a Bitcoin (BTC) staking protocol. According to a new announcement from Binance, Binance Labs, Binance's venture capital arm and incubator, is investing in Babylon, a new BTC staking protocol.

Binance Venture Capital Arm Announces Investment in Bitcoin Staking Protocol Babylon

The cross-chain marketplace has become traders' favorite as the controversial Ordinals inscriptions make a comeback.

Bitcoin Ordinals Trading Is Surging With Halving Just Two Months Away

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has broken past the $1 trillion market capitalization mark. The digital asset hit new all-time highs in several currencies, such as the New Zealand dollar, Russian ruble and Norwegian krone.

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