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.

Venezuela tensions rise as Bitcoin traders eye Fed decision amid U.S. vessel strikes and warnings of potential market volatility ahead.

Bitcoin Goes Slack as US Strike on Venezuela Sparks Turmoil Ahead of Fed Meeting

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Poised for Breakout as Volatility Hits Historic Lows Bitcoin price signals a massive move as volatility drops to record lows, with derivatives and seasonal trends pointing to a sharp Q4 rally. This post Bitcoin Price Poised for Breakout as Volatility Hits Historic Lows first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Matt Crosby.

Bitcoin Price Poised for Breakout as Volatility Hits Historic Lows

Ethereum

Bitcoin ETFs recorded a sixth straight day of inflows with $260 million, while ether ETFs notched their fifth consecutive positive day with $360 million. The streak underscores surging investor appetite across both leading digital-asset funds.

Crypto ETFs Stay Hot: Bitcoin and Ether Funds Pull in Over $600 Million Combined

Solana

This is a daily analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

Bitcoin Again Runs Into 2017-21 Trendline, SOL Flashes 'Shooting Star' Warning

Fundstrat's Tom Lee predicts crypto could make “monster” moves in the coming months as Federal Reserve rate cuts provide tailwinds, while Standard Chartered analyst Geoff Kendrick says Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) treasury companies have the “highest probability of being sustainable” compared to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) rivals. What Happened: Speaking on CNBC as Fundstrat marked its 11th anniversary on Monday, Lee described the market as "mid-cycle" rather than late-stage.

Tom Lee Predicts Bitcoin, Ethereum 'Monster Move' In Q4

Bitcoin is trading at $115,329 with a market capitalization of $2.29 trillion. Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin saw a trading volume of $38.62 billion, moving within a tight intraday price range of $114,509 to $115,995, reflecting ongoing indecision in the market.

Bitcoin Price Watch: Will Bulls Regain Control Above $116K?

Nakamoto, the bitcoin treasury company led by David Bailey has suffered a 50% share price crash in what could be the start of a bitcoin price “death spiral"

Bitcoin Suddenly On The Brink As ‘Death Spiral' Price Crash Nightmare Is Coming True

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways on Tuesday as investors position ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $115,307.39 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,500.30 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $235.34 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.02 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2643 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001302 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 101,022 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $194.31 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Consolidate As XRP Tries To Push Higher

Crypto holds steady into Wednesday's FOMC as ETF inflows rebuild and traders mostly price a 25 bps cut, with small odds of a 50 bps pivot.

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices remain steady as traders brace for Fed rate cut

Shares of publicly traded bitcoin miners have staged a strong comeback over the past week, with several companies advancing sharply and a number setting fresh 52-week highs on Monday. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies.

Bitcoin Miners Market Cap Nears $50B as Stocks Stage Comeback

Jack Dorsey, co-founder and CEO of Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ), on Monday encouraged merchants using the company's Square platform to test Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) payments. XYZ is trading in a tight range.

Block CEO Jack Dorsey Invites Businesses Using Square PoS System To Test Bitcoin Payments Feature

It's a risk-on environment, with stocks leading major cryptocurrencies higher, but Wall Street's fear gauge, the VIX, is stirring up some nerves.

Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Dogecoin Lag Stocks as VIX Stirs Up Some Nerves

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America's most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. In this edition, we examine the mystery of El Salvador's alleged bitcoin purchases and why the government is due to issue an official clarification.

Latam Insights Encore: Schrödinger's Bitcoin Purchases? El Salvador Should Issue Clarification

Bitcoin could rally to $140K by year-end and hit $250K with sustained institutional flows, according to Derive Insights.

BTC Boom or Bust? Derive Insights Predicts $200K Top, Warns of $90K Crash

The Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token rallied sharply on Monday, bucking the broader cryptocurrency decline. WLFI Outshines Crypto Heavyweights WLFI, the governance token of the decentralized finance platform, spiked over 3% in the last 24 hours, outperforming the majority of large-cap cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), which traded in the red.

Trump Family-Linked World Liberty Financial Token Defies Bitcoin, Ethereum Weakness, Extends Weekly Rally To 8%

Sub-Saharan Africa saw a major spike in crypto activity in March, reaching $25 billion in monthly on-chain volume—driven largely by Nigeria's centralized exchange usage.

Study: Bitcoin Dominates Crypto Purchases in Nigeria, South Africa

Leading cryptocurrencies diverged from stocks on Monday, as risk appetite eased ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

Bitcoin Flat As Fed Policy Meet Looms; Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP Decline: Analyst Flags Support Where They Plan To 'Load Heavily' On ETH

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Asia Morning Briefing: Fragility or Back on Track? BTC Holds the Line at $115K

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Eyes $130,000 if Fed Signals Dovish Policy Bitcoin closed at $115,390 last week, with $118,000 as the next hurdle. Wednesday's Federal Reserve rate decision could spark volatility if the expected 0.25% cut is delayed. This post Bitcoin Eyes $130,000 if Fed Signals Dovish Policy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Ethan Greene - Feral Analysis.

Bitcoin Eyes $130,000 if Fed Signals Dovish Policy

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor and other cryptocurrency advocates will be in Washington D.C. to push forward a strategic bitcoin reserve.

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor and other crypto execs join lawmakers in Washington to advance strategic bitcoin reserve bill

Kindly MD stock crashes 51% as CEO tells traders to "exit" amid Bitcoin treasury transition.

'I Encourage You to Exit': Bitcoin Treasury Nakamoto's Shares Plunge 50% After CEO Letter

Pantera Capital founder Dan Morehead on Monday announced plans for a Solana-focused digital asset treasury company to be listed on Nasdaq as he expects the structural Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bull market to stay intact. What Happened: The new treasury company will provide direct exposure to Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) without leverage, addressing a gap in retail access since “it's very difficult for normal investor to get access to Solana,” Morehead said during a CNBC Squawk Box interview.

Bitcoin To Reach $750,000 In The Next 5 Years, Pantera Capital's Dan Morehead Says

Research from London-based Standard Chartered Bank shows that modified net asset values (mNAVs) for bitcoin treasury companies are trending downward. BTC Takes A Breather as DATs Struggle Michael Saylor's Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) just announced another 525 bitcoin ( BTC) purchase on Monday, bringing the firm's stash to 638,985 BTC, but MSTR's mNAV dipped to 1.47.

Bitcoin Flat as Treasury Companies Stall

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) tapped $116,000 before retracing below $115,000 on Monday, signaling that fresh catalysts may be needed to lift sentiment as weakening metrics signal a potential pullback. What Happened: Glassnode data highlights strong momentum in the spot market, with the relative strength index entering overbought territory.

Bitcoin Gets The Jitters Around $115,000: Up Or Down Ahead Of FOMC Day?

Hyperscale Data is launching a $100 million bitcoin treasury program while expanding its Michigan artificial intelligence (AI) data center, signaling a full transformation into an AI and digital asset company.

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