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 top advisor to Russia's president Vladimir Putin has said that the U.S.

‘Rewrite The Rules'—$37 Trillion U.S. Debt Sparks Wild Crypto And Gold Reset Theory As Bitcoin Price Soars

Dogecoin

Ethereum

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Tuesday morning, with Bitcoin tapping the $113,000 mark. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $112,640.24 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,346.21 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $217.50 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.00 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2410 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001303 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 192,263 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $ 330.31 million.

Bitcoin Briefly Hits $113K As XRP Breaks $3, With Ethereum, Dogecoin Rallying – Bears Left Stunned

Inflows to Bitcoin ETFs hit a 30-day high with capital rotation from Ethereum ETFs ahead of key macroeconomic releases this week.

Bitcoin ETFs Draw In $368M, Showing Strongest Demand Since August

Just as a tense bow string pulled tightly releases energy in a sudden powerful snap, bitcoin (BTC) seems to be building energy for wild price swings in October, mirroring a pattern from 2023.

Echoes of Summer 2023: Bitcoin's Volatility Set to Surge

Eric Trump, co-founder and chief strategy officer at American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ:ABTC), deemed cryptocurrency as the “greatest hedge” to real estate and a rapidly growing industry unlike any other. Eric Trump Calls Crypto A Dynamic Industry During an interview with Fox Business on Monday, Trump stated that he hasn't seen a more dynamic and faster-growing industry than cryptocurrency.

Eric Trump Touts Crypto As 'Greatest Hedge To Real Estate' As His Bitcoin Mining Company Makes An Impressive Wall Street Debut

Bitcoin (BTC) held just under $112,000 on Monday as traders weighed the largest whale sell-off in more than two years against signs of long-term accumulation and resilient altcoin performance.

Bitcoin, Ether, XRP Face September Test After Biggest Whale Distribution in Years

A new crypto wallet product, Stablecoin Earn Plus, powered by an Aave (CRYPTO: AAVE) integration, offers a 10% annual percentage yield (APY) on USDC (CRYPTO: USDC). The initiative presents an alternative to holding volatile assets like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) or Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH).

Could A Wallet-Native Yield Make Stablecoins Stickier Than Bitcoin Or Ethereum?

Bitcoin's quiet start to the week could give way to turbulence as key U.S. economic data and the Fed's decisions collide with expiring volatility contracts.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Prices Stall, Where to Next?

U.S. money market funds currently hold over $7 trillion, which some analysts believe could soon be rotated into various asset classes, including cryptocurrencies, potentially fueling the next leg higher in bitcoin (BTC) and the alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins).

This $7T Cash Pile Could Fuel the Next Rally in Bitcoin And Altcoins

Bitcoin has strengthened its place as a tactical asset for reserve managers and national governments alike in recent years, but contrary to some opinions, it is still a long way from becoming a suitable global reserve currency.

The Case for Including Bitcoin in Official Reserves—and Why It Won't Become the Global Reserve Currency Anytime Soon

Leading cryptocurrencies rose in tandem with stocks on Monday, as investors increased their risk appetite ahead of key inflation data reports. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:15 p.m.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin, XRP Gain; Ethereum Trades Flat: Analyst Predicts ETH Reversal Before Q4 Parabolic Rally

The House spending bill seeks to direct the Treasury to assess the feasibility and governance of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

US Lawmakers Seek Treasury Report on Feasibility, Security of Government-Held Bitcoin

Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) endured their worst week since inception, shedding $788 million, while bitcoin ETFs pulled in $246 million from Sept 1–5. Institutional Shift: BTC ETFs Post Gains While ETH Funds See Largest Weekly Exit The first week of September painted two starkly different stories for crypto ETFs.

ETF Recap: Ether Sees Record $788 Million Weekly Outflow as Bitcoin Pulls in $246 Million

The leading cryptocurrency could greatly benefit if the Federal Reserve slashes interest rates, the Fundstrat managing partner said.

Bitcoin Could 'Easily' Reach $200,000 This Year, Says Tom Lee

Strategy, the software company turned corporate bitcoin treasury, was not included in the latest rebalancing of the S&P 500 index.

‘Bias against bitcoin': Analysts compare Strategy's S&P 500 exclusion to previous Tesla, Facebook snubs

The fund will supposedly protect investors from Bitcoin's sometimes huge dips by using the precious metal.

Wall Street Giant Cantor Debuts Bitcoin Fund With Gold Insurance

Bitcoin Magazine NPM Attack: Javascript Library Compromise Goes After Bitcoin Wallets NPM developer qix's account compromise potentially puts user funds at risk by compromising library dependencies used by bitcoin wallets. This post NPM Attack: Javascript Library Compromise Goes After Bitcoin Wallets first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.

NPM Attack: Javascript Library Compromise Goes After Bitcoin Wallets

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Monday as gold continued its rally above $3,600. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $112,418.05 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $4,333.15 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $216.20 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.97 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2388 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001290 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 174,999 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $292.15 million.

Bitcoin Holding $112,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Gains

The firm has allegedly charged seniors a 26% fee to buy Bitcoin.

ATM Operator Athena Bitcoin Profits From Elderly Scams, Alleges DC Attorney General

Bitcoin made small gains on Monday morning, but stocks took center stage as the Nasdaq put up another record high during intraday trading. Record Stocks Paired With Rising Bitcoin on Monday The Nasdaq Composite posted a fresh all-time high of 21,885.62 during intraday trading on Monday, marking another strong performance for tech stocks this year.

Bitcoin Inches up to $112K as Stocks Hit Record Highs

Solana

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Galaxy, Jump, and Multicoin lead $1.65B Solana treasury, El Salvador buys 21 BTC to mark bitcoin law anniversary, and more

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) two most-watched cycle indicators suggest a make-or-break moment is near — either history repeats with a powerful upside move, or the halving-cycle theory breaks for the first time. What Happened: In his latest Patreon update, prominent analyst Kevin highlighted that Bitcoin's Hash Ribbons Indicator on the weekly timeframe has flashed its third buy signal in 119 days.

These Two Bitcoin Indicators Are About To Show If A Powerful Move Is Imminent (Or The Cycle Is Broken)

Avalanche

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holding above $112,000 has market commentators speculating if it can defend key support levels for a potential Q4 rally. What Happened: In his latest podcast, prominent analyst Benjamin Cowen expects Bitcoin to hold its bull market support band near $110,000 through September, despite the month historically showing weakness.

Bitcoin To Hold $110,000 Through September, Analyst Says—What About Ethereum, XRP, AVAX?

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading above the $107,500 support level since August 29, but below the moving average lines.

Bitcoin Rises But Struggles Below The $114,000 Level

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could nearly double from current levels to $200,000 before year-end, according to Tom Lee , head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors and Chief Investment Officer of Fundstrat Capital. What Happened: Speaking on CNBC, Lee emphasized the strong link between monetary policy shifts and cryptocurrency performance.

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