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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.

Bitcoin is swimming in territory not seen since its all-time high in November 2021, even as holders cash in.

Bitcoin Price Blasts Past $56,000, Yielding $157 Million in Liquidated Shorts

Bitcoin price surged over 10% to hit a high of $56,740 at one stage on Tuesday morning Asia time, the highest value since November 2021.

Bitcoin surges above $56,000 to hit record high since November 2021

Cryptocurrency bitcoin hit a two-year high above $57,000 in Asia trade on Tuesday on signs of heavy institutional buying, while smaller rival ether topped $3,200 for the first time in two years.

Bitcoin breaks $57,000 as big buyers circle

The spot ETFs posted record volumes on Monday as bitcoin gained 6% during U.S. trading hours.

Bitcoin Tops $57K as Rally Picks Up Steam

On Monday, the leading U.S. indices concluded on a negative note, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average finishing 0.16% down at 39,069.23, the S&P 500 dropping nearly 0.4% to 5,069.53, and the Nasdaq slid 0.13% to 15,976.25. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day: Marathon Digital Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:MARA) saw a significant uptick, closing up 21.68% at $29.19.

Bitcoin Above $55K Gets Marathon, Riot Platforms Trending — Zoom Video, Hims & Hers, Tesla Also On Investors' Radars Today

The largest inscriptions airdrop will commemorate the first year of the Ordinals protocol and pave the way toward the release of Casey Rodamor's Runes project.

Bitcoin Ordinals Wallets Will Soon Be Showered With Runestones—Here's What You Need to Know

The price of Bitcoin is up nearly 5% on the day, trading just below $55,000 per coin.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Records All-Time High $1.3 Billion in Single-Day Volume

Spot bitcoin ETFs have continued to set new milestones in trading volume since they first went on the market last month.

New bitcoin spot ETF trading volume sets daily record, besting launch day: Bloomberg

Competitive price pressures drive markets, whether these traditional investment products are in Canada or the U.S., Reza Akhlaghi writes.

What Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Canada Say About the U.S.

On-chain analysts are trying to figure out who owns a Bitcoin wallet that's accumulating huge amounts of BTC at a relentless pace. The unknown entity dubbed “Mr. 100” has bought 100 BTC nearly every day including weekends since February 14th – accumulating a total of 3806.54 BTC worth $207,996,959 in that brief time frame.

Mysterious ‘Mr. 100' Quietly Buying Bitcoin in Massive Quantities, Say On-Chain Analysts – Here's Who the Entity Might Be

Bitcoin finally traded just a few dollars under $55,000 for the first time in nearly 15 months.

Bitcoin trades just shy of $55,000 for the first time since November 2022

What happens if the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) halving in April screws up? An X account that goes by Financelot asked and received a mix of scorn, amusement and friendly advice.

What Happens If Bitcoin Halving Screws Up? 6 Keys To Understanding Seminal Crypto Moment

Ethereum

Bitcoin—along with other major cryptocurrencies including ethereum and XRP XRP —has suddenly surged, climbing to a fresh year-to-date high (as Tesla billionaire Elon Musk reveals his "true currency").

Fidelity Suddenly Issues Huge $1.5 Trillion Prediction As ‘Parabolic' Bitcoin Price Surge Boosts Ethereum, XRP And Crypto

Grayscale's GBTC has seen nonstop outflows totaling $7.4 billion since its ETF conversion.

After Genesis Sale Approval Bump, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Sell-Off Slows

In a document dump of emails, Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator foresaw many of the biggest trends driving the development of the first cryptocurrency.

5 Things Satoshi Nakamoto Correctly Predicted About Bitcoin

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) value soared past $54,000 on Monday, marking its highest point since November 2021 and breaking free from its recent trading stagnation. This surge propels the cryptocurrency market into a renewed rally, with significant movements observed across the board.

Bitcoin Breaks Above $54,000, Reaches Highest Price Since November 2021: Can It Last?

The price of bitcoin shot above the $54,000 level on Monday after waking up from a week of tepid trading.

Bitcoin resumes its rally, ripping through $54,000 for the first time since December 2021

Bitcoin has soared past $54,700 today, reaching highs not seen since December 2021.

BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF Trades over $1 Billion So Far Today In New Milestone

The price of bitcoin has risen past the $54,000 threshold, now hovering at $54,446 per unit as of Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at 2:37 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). This leading crypto asset has witnessed a growth of 4.5% in the last six hours, and over the previous month, bitcoin's value has soared by 28.

Bitcoin Breaks $54,000 Barrier for First Time Since 2021, Eyes Historic Highs Ahead of Halving Event

Crypto funds like the new Bitcoin ETFs continue to receive inflows—but at a slower rate than the torrent seen earlier this month.

Bitcoin Funds Gain $600M as ETFs Remain Hot Despite Slight Slowdown

Bitcoin prices rallied today, climbing to their loftiest value since November 2021 as the digital currency benefited from combined bullish factors that one analyst described as “unprecedented.”

Bitcoin Prices Reach Fresh 27-Month High As They Benefit From ‘Unprecedented' Tailwinds

Bitcoin miners are set for a potential reprieve in three days, with the difficulty anticipated to decrease on Feb. 29. This follows the year's most significant difficulty escalation of 8.24%, which occurred on Feb. 15. The upcoming adjustment is predicted to record a reduction of 2.

Potential Reprieve for Bitcoin Miners With Upcoming Difficulty Adjustment Following Record Hike

The cryptocurrency exchange BitForex blocked users and went silent after moving $57 million in funds, sparking fears of an exit scam.

Exit Scam? Bitcoin Exchange BitForex Shutters After $57M Mysteriously Withdrawn

The "turnover ratio" offers an indication of the proportion of a fund's assets traded each day.

Bitcoin ETF High Volume Doesn't Always Mean Heavy Buying: NYDIG

Bitcoin's big start to the week is triggering a massive amount of liquidations across the crypto markets. At time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $53,584 while Ethereum changes hands for $3,152, prices not seen since November of 2021.

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