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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.

A closely followed crypto analyst is turning bearish on Bitcoin, warning that BTC may plummet into the $90,000 range.

Bitcoin Heading Lower Amid Massive Resistance at Critical Level, According to Trader – Here Are His Targets

Analyst Benjamin Cowen is saying one US economic data could determine the trajectory of the price of Bitcoin (BTC) over the coming months.

Analyst Says Bitcoin ‘Decision Time' Quickly Approaching, Highlights One Factor That Could Dictate BTC Direction

Microstrategy is doubling down on bitcoin, raising over $563 million through preferred stock. With 423,650 BTC already, Saylor envisions a $13 million price future. Microstrategy's Latest Funding Play Sets Up Its Next Big Bitcoin Move Software intelligence firm Microstrategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) has announced the pricing of 7.3 million shares of its 8.

Microstrategy Locks in New Funding to Fuel Bitcoin Buying Spree

Tether announced that USDT will be integrated into the Bitcoin ecosystem, including both its base layer and the Lightning Network. Bitcoin's ‘Unmatched' Decentralization Stablecoin issuer Tether announced Jan. 30 that USDT will be integrated into the Bitcoin ecosystem, including both its base layer and the Lightning Network.

Tether and Lightning Labs Partner to Bring USDT to Bitcoin's Base Layer

Dogecoin

The price of Bitcoin dove Friday after President Trump's team confirmed that tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada are imminent.

Bitcoin, XRP and Dogecoin Fall Fast as Trump Tariffs Confirmed

Cipher Mining Inc. announced a $50 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) from Softbank Group Corp., positioning the technology-focused investor as a key stakeholder in the company. Softbank Becomes Key Investor in Cipher Mining Cipher Mining's (Nasdaq: CIFR) transaction involves Softbank purchasing approximately 10.

Bitcoin Miner Cipher Secures $50 Million Investment From Softbank

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are under pressure on Friday after President Trump's tariff announcement. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $101,924.10 -3.6% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,310.99 +1.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $228.96 -4.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.01 -4.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3245 -3.1% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.0000187 -0.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 3.6% and daily active addresses growing by 4.3%.

Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin Pull Back On Trump Tariff Announcement, Ethereum Hanging On

A leaked Elliott Management letter to investors reveals the hedge fund's managers fear Trump is stoking a unprecedented bitcoin price bubble that's headed for “inevitable collapse"

Leak Reveals Trump Feared To Be Fueling A ‘Dangerous' Bitcoin And Crypto Price Bubble

Software company MicroStrategy will issue new stock—STRK—to raise funds so it can add to its $48 billion Bitcoin treasury stash.

MicroStrategy Is Raising $584 Million to Stack Even More Bitcoin

Saving the New Generation from Riding the Wave of Folly.

Bitcoin and Benjamin Franklin

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, has argued the classic four-year Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) cycle is evolving due to institutional adoption. What Happened: In a thread on X on Friday, Hougan noted that historically Bitcoin has followed a pattern of three bullish years followed by a pullback, driven by driven by investor enthusiasm, leverage buildup and eventual deleveraging.

Bitcoin Cycle Is A Thing Of The Past, This Time It's Different, Expert Says

The first country to use Bitcoin (BTC) as a legal tender has reportedly passed a new law that will scale back its crypto efforts.

El Salvador Passes New Bitcoin (BTC) Legislation Tied to New IMF $1,400,000,000 Funding Deal: Report

A closely followed crypto analyst says long-term holders are nearly done selling off Bitcoin, setting BTC up for a series of rallies.

Analyst Says Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Are 70% Done Offloading the Crypto Asset, Outlines BTC Path to $175,000

The White House confirmed sizable tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China will go into effect tomorrow.

Trump Tariff Promise Snuffs Out Bitcoin Rally for Second Consecutive Day

Following Bitcoin's fourth halving in April 2024, mining companies have tried to diversify their operations.

Bitfarms is the latest bitcoin miner to explore AI/HPC alternatives

The positive momentum on bitcoin ETFs continued with another day of net inflows worth $588 million, while ether ETFs bounced back with a net inflow of $67.77 million. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Record Significant Inflows As Market Confidence Strengthens U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a significant net inflow of $588.

Bitcoin ETFs See $588 Million Inflow As Market Momentum Continues

The Ethereum co-founder has admitted he's mostly in on the coin he helped create.

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Holds Less Than 10% of His Assets in Bitcoin

Alongside record profits, USDT issuer Tether also reported Friday it now holds over $143 billion in reserve assets to back the stablecoin.

Stablecoin Giant Tether Reports Record Profits Ahead of Bitcoin Rollout

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) continues its bold Bitcoin strategy with a new $563.4 million preferred stock offering, signaling unwavering confidence in the apex crypto. The company announced on Friday that it has priced 7,300,000 shares of 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock at $80.00 per share, with settlement expected on Feb. 5.

MicroStrategy Prices Preferred Stock Offering At $80 Per Share, Seeks $563M To Buy Bitcoin

MSTR intends to use the proceeds to buy more bitcoin, of which is currently holds 471,107 BTC worth over $46 billion.

MicroStrategy sees strong demand for preferred stock plan, raises $563.4 million to fuel more bitcoin purchases

Bitcoin held above the $105,000 mark on Friday as markets reacted to the latest PCE data, which showed inflation in line with expectations.

Bitcoin and US stocks gain as PCE inflation meets expectations

“With Trump's inauguration festivity behind, the crypto market is shifting focus" to U.S. inflation and jobs reports, said a BitBank analyst.

Bitcoin Might Drop to $100K Next Week, According to Analysts

The Arkansas Senate has rejected Senate Bill 60, which sought to prohibit digital asset mining businesses from operating within 30 miles of military facilities. Arkansas Legislature Rejects Digital Asset Mining Restriction The bill, introduced by Senator Hill and Representative Evans, aimed to amend the Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023.

Arkansas Senate Rejects Bill Restricting Bitcoin Mining Near Military Sites

A closely followed crypto analyst believes digital assets will remain in a bullish trend for a longer duration than in previous cycles.

Trader Says Crypto Prices To Go Higher for Longer This Cycle – Here Are His Targets for Bitcoin and Ethereum

Anthony Pompliano, CEO of Professional Capital Management believes multiple countries are buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) under the radar and predicts a “fun 2025” if that turns out to be the case. What Happened: In a post on X on Thursday, Pompliano pointed to recent developments, including the Czech National Bank's proposal to allocate billions to Bitcoin, as a major turning point.

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