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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.

Prominent analytics firm IntoTheBlock says Bitcoin (BTC) has an 85% chance of hitting a fresh all-time high within the next six months. IntoTheBlock head of research Lucas Outumuro says the forecast is based on five catalysts that could serve as tailwinds for the top crypto asset by market cap in the coming months.

Here Are Five Catalysts That Could Propel Bitcoin to New All-Time Highs in Six Months, According to IntoTheBlock

Data from past cycles entered around halvings, and a key technical analysis tool suggested that the path of least resistance is higher.

2 Reasons Bitcoin Could Challenge Record High of $69K Before Halving

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America's most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego offers bitcoin investment advice, Bitso's report finds Latam is a bitcoin region, and Honduras bans financial institutions from dealing with crypto.

Latam Insights: Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas' Bitcoin Investment Advice, Bitso's Latam Trends Report

However, ether will likely capture more hype and mindshare in the coming months on a potential ETF listing, one analyst said.

Bitcoin Steady Over $52K;Traders Target $55K in Short-Term

Robert Kiyosaki, author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has forecasted Bitcoin's value to reach $100k by June 2024, continuing his advocacy for the cryptocurrency. What Happened: On Sunday, Kiyosaki took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his bullish prediction on Bitcoin's price, stating, “BITCOIN to $100k by June 2024.

'Rich Dad Poor Dad Author' Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Bitcoin To Reach $100K By June

Ethereum

Decentralized exchange FixedFloat fell victim to a hack, losing at least $26 million worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Decentralized Exchange FixedFloat Exploited for $26M in BTC and ETH

Edward Snowden, the renowned former National Security Agency contractor, expressed his unwavering support for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), calling it the most significant monetary advancement since the invention of coinage. What Happened: On Sunday, Snowden took to X, formerly Twitter, to voice his views on the apex cryptocurrency.

Edward Snowden Says 'Unpopular But True' That Bitcoin Is 'Most Significant' Monetary Advance Since Coinage Created

Dogecoin

Major coins were seen trading in the green on Sunday night. The global cryptocurrency market cap rose 0.9% to $1.96 trillion over the previous day at the time of publishing.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Gains Remain Intact Going Into Fresh Trading Week — Analyst Says King Crypto 'Consolidating' At $52K Ahead Of 'Broader Correction'

The volume of daily transactions on the Bitcoin network has seen a significant decline since Jan. 28, 2024, with numbers falling from peaks above 600,000 to below 300,000 transactions per day. This downturn is in sync with a decrease in the daily creation of Ordinal inscriptions, overall easing congestion and reducing onchain fees.

Bitcoin Network Faces Downturn in Transactions and Fees as Halving Approaches

A widely followed crypto strategist thinks that Bitcoin (BTC) is in a tough spot even as it trades above $50,000. Analyst Justin Bennett tells his 112,000 followers on the social media platform X that BTC has hit the diagonal resistance of an ascending channel.

Crypto Analyst Warns Bitcoin Remains Vulnerable Above $50,000, Says Zero Reasons To Be Bullish on One DeFi Altcoin

As the Bitcoin network nears its fourth halving event, numerous market watchers and cryptocurrency enthusiasts are curious about whether the price will experience a temporary decline before the halving occurs.

Bitcoin's Pre-Halving Jitters — Historical Trends Spotlight Potential Price Dip Ahead of 2024 Event

With bitcoin's value rising past the $51,000 mark, numerous long-dormant bitcoin hoards have begun to mobilize unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs) that have remained untouched for an extended period.

Historic Bitcoin Stashes Mobilize Amid Rising Market Valuations

Ethiopia plans to establish a $250 million bitcoin mining and AI data center, led by the Russian bitcoin mining company BitCluster, The project is a milestone in the country's journey towards integrating cutting-edge technologies such as bitcoin and artificial intelligence into its economic infrastructure.

Ethiopia's $250 Million Tech Expansion In Bitcoin And AI

Even to this day, Milton Friedman is the greatest economist of the last century: a masterful communicator, a prolific researcher, and a fearless thinker. He touched almost all areas of economics.

Milton Friedman's Vision And Bitcoin: A Free Market Economist's Take

Mark Yusko, the CEO and founder of Morgan Creek Capital, has predicted that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could reach a staggering $150,000 by the middle of next year. During an interview with crypto influencer Scott Melker last week, Yusko spoke about the potential for the cryptocurrency to double its fair value, which he suggests could be around $75,000 to $80,000 this bull cycle, due to network effects and increasing user and miner numbers.

Bitcoin's Bright Future: Hedge Fund Veteran Mark Yusko Foresees $150,000 Peak

Crypto exchange FixedFloat appears to have suffered a $26.1 million exploit across the Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchains.

FixedFloat appears to have been exploited for $26.1 million in bitcoin, ether

Bitcoin BTC and the wider crypto market have pulled off a dramatic recovery over the last year, with the bitcoin price up 100%, ethereum up 60% and XRP XRP up 35%.

‘Face-Ripping Rally Incoming'—Why The Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Price Boom Could Be Just Getting Started

Veteran trader Dave the Wave says Bitcoin (BTC) is at a turning point where it may either ignite a parabolic impulse to the upside or finally see a significant correction.

Parabolic Spike Incoming? Top Trader Reveals Upside and Downside Targets for Bitcoin (BTC)

A Federal Reserve governor has addressed crypto's impact on the U.S. dollar's dominance. Additionally, he expressed reservations about the need for a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) and stated his opposition to banks holding bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as their primary asset. Fed Governor on Crypto, CBDC, and the U.S.

Fed Governor Discusses Crypto's Impact on US Dollar Dominance — Says Banks Should Avoid Bitcoin ETFs as Primary Asset

A top trader who rode last year's crypto breakout believes that Bitcoin (BTC) will witness a corrective move if it hits a critical price level. In a new strategy session, pseudonymous analyst DonAlt tells his 57,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is closing in on a strong resistance area.

Trader Unveils ‘Obvious' Spot To Unload Bitcoin, Says One Level Is ‘Brain-Dead' Accumulation Price for BTC

The chief executive of Sound Planning Group has predicted a major bitcoin price surge, stating that the crypto is priced for “a serious rally.” He identified the upcoming Bitcoin halving and the adoption of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as key factors driving his bullish prediction for the cryptocurrency's price.

Investment Advisor: Bitcoin Is Priced for a Serious Rally

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has predicted that bitcoin and silver will take off while gold will crash below $1,200. He urges investors to prepare for the “biggest crash in history” which he forecasted in his book years ago. Emphasizing that the Federal Reserve is “destroying” the U.S.

Robert Kiyosaki Expects Bitcoin to Take off — Foresees Gold Crashing Below $1,200

Barstool Sports kingpin Dave Portnoy is experiencing a serious case of crypto regret, wishing that he hadn't sold his bitcoin. He also wishes that his company, Barstool, had invested $10 million in the crypto. “I'm so mad at myself about bitcoin. I should be up like 75% in bitcoin,” he stressed.

Dave Portnoy Regrets Selling Bitcoin — Wishes Barstool Invested $10 Million in BTC

Binance has announced a competition through its crypto derivatives arm, Binance Futures, offering participants the chance to win a Tesla Model Y. According to the crypto exchange, the contest will unfold over four weekly challenges spanning from Feb. 18 to Mar. 17, 2024.

Binance's Derivatives Arm Launches Tesla Model Y and Bitcoin Voucher Challenge

Recent on-chain activity suggests that blue-chip investors are the force behind Bitcoin's (BTC) latest price action, according to a popular crypto analyst. Ali Martinez tells his 45,800 followers on the social media platform X that there's been a “noticeable decline” in the daily creation of new BTC addresses amid Bitcoin's recent price surge.

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