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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.

KULR, a provider of electric energy storage solutions, has reported its first bitcoin purchase as part of a strategic shift toward establishing the leading cryptocurrency as a reserve asset. The company bought $21 million worth of bitcoin, amounting to 217.18 BTC.

KULR's Bold Move to Bitcoin Pays Off: Stock Soars to All-Time High

Cryptocurrency analysts of Coinidol.com report, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) has risen above the 50-day SMA support after repeated tests.

Bitcoin Stops At $99,554 And Continues Its Rise

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) could be headed for a potential downturn, according to a technical analyst citing on-chain data and expert analysis. What Happened: In a post on X on Dec. 26, Ali Martinez highlighted predictions from renowned analysts about a possible correction to $60,000.

Bitcoin Could Slide To $60,000, Technical Analyst Warns

Thursday's rally was a welcome change after four consecutive days of total daily net outflows.

Fidelity and Ark Lead the Way as Bitcoin ETFs Surge

The South Korean won hit the lowest level against the dollar since March 2009.

Bitcoin Kimchi Premium Spikes as South Korea's Political Turmoil Escalates

Ethereum

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: BTC) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a surge of inflows on Dec. 26, marking a reversal from four consecutive days of net outflows. What Happened: Bitcoin spot ETFs collectively saw a net inflow of $475 million, with Fidelity's (CBOE: FBTC) leading the charge, securing $254 million, according to data.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Break 4-Day Outflow Streak, Net $592 Inflows On Thursday

The cryptocurrency market could experience major volatility following the largest Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) options expiry in history on Friday. What Happened: According to leading cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Deribit, Bitcoin options contracts, with nearly $14.38 billion in notional value expired at 3:00 a.m.

Bitcoin Options Worth Over $14 Billion Expired Today, One Of The Biggest Events In History: Here's What Crypto Investors Should Expect

A widely followed crypto analyst is outlining when Bitcoin (BTC) could potentially reach its cycle peak. Pseudonymous crypto trader Inmortal tells his 221,700 followers on the social media platform X that it takes an average of 1,064 days for Bitcoin to rally from the bottom of the cycle to the top.

Here's When Bitcoin Could Hit a Top This Cycle if History Repeats, According to Crypto Analyst

Strive Asset Management, co-founded by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, has introduced a proposal for a ‘Bitcoin Bond' exchange-traded fund (ETF). This fund aims to offer exposure to bitcoin (BTC) by investing in convertible securities, primarily from firms such as Microstrategy.

Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive Targets BTC Exposure With Bitcoin Bond ETF Proposal

Bitcoin prices were fluctuating near the $95,000 level on the evening of Thursday, December 26, after losing almost 5%.

Bitcoin Prices Trade Close To $95,000 After Nearly 5% Drop

As more companies adopt bitcoin treasuries, two new ETFs—one from Vivek Ramaswamy—seek to capitalize on the trend.

Bitwise, Ramaswamy's Strive file for ETFs investing in companies with Bitcoin treasuries

The chief executive of market intelligence platform CryptoQuant says that Bitcoin (BTC) still has a ways to go before reaching its cycle top.

Bitcoin Cycle Top ‘Still Seems Far Off,' According to CryptoQuant CEO – Here's His Outlook

A popular crypto analyst is issuing a warning that Bitcoin could suddenly collapse if BTC loses a key support level. Crypto trader Ali Martinez tells his 104,000 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin could plummet nearly 27% from its current value if it fails to remain trading above $93,806.

Crypto Trader Issues Bitcoin Alert, Says BTC Could Drop Sharply to $70,085 if Critical Support Level Crumbles

Bitcoin ETFs became a lightning rod for institutional capital this year, while spot Ethereum ETFs opened the door for other assets.

The Year in Crypto: Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Bring More Investors Into Crypto

Donald Trump‘s campaign promise to bring all Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining operations back to the United States faces considerable obstacles, despite his newfound support for the cryptocurrency industry. This pledge, made following discussions with leaders in the crypto mining field, symbolizes Trump's shift from a skeptic to a champion of digital assets.

Are Donald Trump's Ambitious Bitcoin Goals Feasible?

Bitcoin hit a record high this year, boosted by U.S. spot ETF approvals and Trump's election—though some assets did even better.

Bigger Gains Than Bitcoin: Top-Performing Crypto Assets of 2024

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is navigating a period of guarded optimism, according to a new report from Messari, buoyed by institutional inflows into newly approved ETFs and the promises made by the new presidential administration. What Happened: The report suggests that Bitcoin's future trajectory depends on whether the administration can convert campaign rhetoric into tangible policy outcomes.

Bitcoin Investors Should Be Optimistic Ahead Of 2025: Here's Why

Hive Digital Technologies, a blockchain infrastructure firm, has announced the deployment of advanced Nvidia GPUs in Quebec, marking a significant shift toward high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI).

Bitcoin Miner Hive Bets Big on AI Boom With $30 Million Nvidia GPU Deployment in Quebec

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading around $95,500, down 3.4% over the past 24 hours, as on-chain data and whale activity suggest predictions of an imminent bear market lack substantial evidence. What Happened: Ki Young Ju, founder of CryptoQuant, pointed out in a post on X on Dec. 26 that whale accumulation, once market-moving news, has now become a routine phenomenon.

Bitcoin Drops 3% To $95,500: What Is Going On?

Interest rates were a tailwind to prices for much of 2024, but may have become a headwind.

Bitcoin Returns to $95K as Christmas Rally Snuffed Out

Bitcoin is rocking at $95,492, with a market cap of $1.89 trillion, a 24-hour trade whirl of $42 billion, and prices swinging between $95,134 and $99,886 today. Bitcoin Bitcoin‘s 1-hour chart showcases a dramatic drop from $99,881 to $95,111, with hefty selling pressure shown by big red candles.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Bears Tighten Grip as Price Dips Below Key Levels

Dogecoin

Billionaire entrepreneur and popular television personality Mark Cuban is a well-known Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) bull. Over the years, the "Shark Tank" investor has used social media to voice favorable opinions about the meme cryptocurrency What happened: In one such conversation on X back in Jan. 2022, Cuban argued that DOGE had greater transactional utility than Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world's largest cryptocurrency.

Mark Cuban Once Preferred Dogecoin Over Bitcoin For Settling Transactions: Here's How Much You'd Have Today If You Put $1000 In The Memecoin When He Made That Remark

El Salvador, the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America, keeps piling on the bitcoins, adding another coin to its treasure on Christmas Day, boosting its reserves to 5,997.77 BTC, now valued at a cool $595 million.

El Salvador's Bitcoin Buying Spree Continues on Christmas Day—IMF Left Watching

Israel's securities regulator granted approval for six investment houses to launch hedge funds tracking Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price on New Year's Eve, local media reported Wednesday. What Happened: The funds are all set to launch on Dec. 31, the last trading day of the year, after getting the regulatory go-ahead from the Israel Securities Authority, according to financial news platform Calcalist and Globes.

Bitcoin Hedge Funds Get Green Light In Israel: 6 Investment Houses Ready To Launch Before New Year

Russia is embracing bitcoin for international trade to bypass Western sanctions, signaling a strategic shift toward digital currencies to counter economic isolation and strengthen global partnerships.

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