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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.

Ethereum

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

The Daily: US Bitcoin ETFs witness record outflows, SEC approves first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum combo funds and more

Bitcoin's supply dynamics are shifting dramatically, with demand surging and available sell-side inventory shrinking to its lowest levels in over four years, according to research from Cryptoquant and its analysts.

Bitcoin Supply Shock: Cryptoquant Report Highlights Shrinking Sell-Side Liquidity

Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, has issued more debt to buy Bitcoin despite apparent pushback from shareholders this week.

Japan's Answer to MicroStrategy Raises $61 Million to Buy More Bitcoin

Nic Carter lays out his arguments against a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.

I don't support a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and neither should you

An analyst who nailed Bitcoin's pre-halving correction this year is laying out a worst-case scenario as BTC dips to $97,000. The analyst pseudonymously known as Rekt Capital tells his 102,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is technically in a parabolic uptrend but could decline further based on historic precedence.

Analyst Who Predicted Bitcoin Pre-Halving Correction Outlines Worst-Case Scenario for BTC – Here's His Outlook

Solana

Bitcoin's price correction dragged major altcoins with it with the global crypto market cap decreasing by 9.53%. Major Altcoins Follow BTC Dip Bitcoin‘s price correction extended into Friday, Dec. 20, as the number one crypto continued to shed its recent gains.

Bitcoin Dip Hits Altcoins Hard With ETH Down by 18%, XRP Down by 21% and SOL Down by 20%

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first crypto index exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Hashdex and Franklin Templeton.

SEC Approves First Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Combo ETFs

Tokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has successfully raised 9.5 billion yen (approximately $60.6 million) by issuing two tranches of bonds to enhance its Bitcoin acquisition strategy.

Metaplanet Inc. Raises $61 Million To Accelerate Bitcoin Purchases

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) dip to as low as $92,805 is the lowest price since Nov. 26, when the apex crypto last traded below $91,000. Cryptocurrency traders and analysts alike are speculating whether Bitcoin has found a bottom at these prices or is to sink further.

Bitcoin Price Plunges To 1-Month Low: What Happens Next?

I'm in favor of BIP 21Q – it's a clever way to resolve known problems with Bitcoin denominations.

It's Time to Admit It – There Are Only 2.1 Quadrillion Bitcoins

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), known for its aggressive Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) acquisition strategy, may temporarily pause its purchases in January due to an alleged blackout period. What Happened: Speculation about the potential halt stems from claims that the company could suspend issuing convertible debt or conducting “at-the-market” (ATM) share sales to fund Bitcoin buys, Protos reported.

Are MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Purchases On Hold In January?

Dogecoin

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP are down bad, but Dogecoin is the biggest loser by far in the top 10 coins with a 19% daily dump.

Dogecoin Plummets to Lowest Price in a Month, Outpacing Bitcoin and XRP Losses

Historically, the fourth quarter is the bitcoin's best; this year it's underperforming.

What Happened to Bitcoin's Santa Rally?

Altcoins have felt the sting, too. Ethereum was down 16% over a 24-hour period at one point, with XRP plunging 18% and Dogecoin 26%.

Bitcoin Tumble Triggered $1.4 Billion in Liquidations

Explore key Bitcoin metrics like the Puell Multiple and MVRV Z-Score to understand this cycle's progress, anticipate price peaks, and prepare for Bitcoin's potential path toward $200K.

Exploring Six On-Chain Indicators to Understand the Bitcoin Market Cycle

Exploring Five On-Chain Indicators to Understand the Bitcoin Market Cycle

“Investors are likely to start taking profits due to the uncertainty caused by the Fed's policy," an analyst predicted.

Bitcoin ETFs See Record-High Outflows of $672 Million

Bitcoin Plunges to $93K, Dogecoin Down 27% as Crypto Bloodbath Goes On

Bitcoin (BTC) plunged over 9% on Friday to a 24-hour low of $92,118 at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Bitcoin's Sharp Decline Leads $1.4 Billion in Derivatives Liquidations This crash marks one of the most dramatic dips for the cryptocurrency this month. The wider crypto scene didn't fare much better, shrinking by 11.

Bitcoin Drops to $92,118 as Crypto Economy Shrinks by Nearly 12%

A closely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) remains in a bullish trend and could explode by more than 400% despite dipping below $100,000 this week.

Trader Michaël van de Poppe Says Bitcoin Could Surge Another 400% in the Ongoing Bull Run – Here's His Timeline

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Friday plummeted approximately 10% to a preliminary low of $92,250, influenced by the Federal Reserve's recent “hawkish” 0.25% rate cut and a combination of profit-taking and technical market forces, according to industry experts. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has followed Bitcoin down, falling 16% to $3,115.

Bitcoin Crashes 10%, Ethereum, XRP Down 18%, Dogecoin Craters 28%: What Is Going On?

“This is a game-changer for me,” said Tagoa'i. “By taking part of my NIL earnings in Bitcoin, I'm setting myself up for long-term financial growth.

Top College Football Pick Inks Bitcoin Contract With University of South Carolina

Blackrock's recently posted video explaining the basics of bitcoin to investors has raised questions about the staying power of the so-called hard cap issuance limit. In the video, Blackrock explains that there is “no guarantee” that the 21 million supply cap will not be changed, opening a debate on the ossification of the top cryptocurrency.

Turmoil: Blackrock's Bitcoin Video Raises Questions About the 21 Million Hard Cap

Bitcoin's drop of around 10% in the last 24 hours was dwarfed by ethereum and smaller, top ten cryptocurrencies that crashed back by between 15% and 25%

Stark Fed ‘Wake-Up Call' Triggers $500 Billion Bitcoin And Crypto Price Rout

Bitcoin fell sharply on Friday amid broader caution in risk assets.

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