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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.

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has publicly endorsed Bitcoin as a superior alternative to gold in times of economic crises. What Happened: In an interview with Wired, Cuban stated that Bitcoin is a “better version of gold.

Mark Cuban Advocates Bitcoin Over Gold During Economic Turmoil: 'I Think It Has More Value Than Gold'

During the initial 12 days of 2025, approximately 756.204 dormant bitcoins (BTC), valued at $71.8 million, have reentered circulation after years of inactivity. This revival occurs as bitcoin is trading 12% below its peak of $108,364, achieved 26 days prior on Dec. 17, 2024.

Dormant BTC Awakens: Over 750 Sleeping Bitcoin Enter Circulation as Prices Consolidate

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week.

Latam Insights: El Salvador's DOJ Bitcoin Watch, Chile's Bitcoin Bench

Bitcoin drives headlines, but crypto continues to move mainstream regardless of price volatility

Crypto Headlines Bitcoin Volatility Has Overshadowed

New data from market intelligence firm Arkham reveals that asset management titan BlackRock has built a $50 billion stash of Bitcoin (BTC) in 2024.

BlackRock Builds $50,000,000,000 Bitcoin (BTC) Trove in Just 12 Months, According to Arkham

In a shock development in the crypto market, $903 million in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was moved in several transactions within the last 24 hours, sparking widespread speculation about the intent behind these substantial transfers. What Happened: The blockchain data tracker Whale Alert tracked 10 distinct high-value Bitcoin transactions.

Massive $903 Million Bitcoin Transfer Stirs Crypto Market: What's Happening?

The past week was a rollercoaster for the cryptocurrency world. From predictions of a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) supercycle to a groundbreaking Senate subcommittee on digital assets, the crypto landscape is buzzing with activity.

Bitcoin's Supercycle, Crypto's Capitol Breakthrough, And More: This Week In Crypto

Fear that inflation could return in 2025 has raised questions over the possibility of a stagflation scenario—predicted to spur the bitcoin price higher

Stealth Fed Dollar Crisis Predicted To Spark A Bitcoin Price Boom To Rival Gold

Cryptocurrency analysts of Coinidol.com report, Bitcoin (BTC) price has fallen below the moving averages for the second time.

Bitcoin Pauses Above $91,000 As Buyers Defend It

Fundstrat chief investment officer Tom Lee says those who turn a blind eye to Bitcoin likely believe that BTC will eventually plunge all the way down to zero. In an interview on the Global Money Talk YouTube channel, Lee says Bitcoin has proven its staying power after over a decade of existence.

Ignorant Traders Avoiding Bitcoin Have ‘Catastrophic' View on Markets, Says Fundstrat's Tom Lee

A U.K. court rejected a lawsuit by James Howells seeking to force Newport City Council to allow him to search a landfill for a lost hard drive containing bitcoins. Claim Lacks Realistic Prospects of Success A U.K.

UK Court Rules Hard Drive Containing Over $700M in Bitcoin Belongs to Newport City Council

A closely followed trader known for being early on the Bitcoin (BTC) bull run is issuing a warning that the current market cycle is probably already long in the tooth.

$150,000 Bitcoin Price Is ‘Tall Ask,' Warns Trader Who Nailed BTC Bull Run

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin (BTC) could explode to seven figures in just a few years. In a new interview with co-founder and host of Impact Theory Tom Bilyeu, Hayes outlines his case for why Bitcoin may increase more than 950% from its current value in three to five years.

Here's How Bitcoin Could Skyrocket by 950% in Three to Five Years, According to BitMEX Founder Arthur Hayes

A prominent cryptocurrency analyst has raised concerns about Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) potential downfall if it fails to maintain a significant support level. What Happened: Altcoin Sherpa, a well-known crypto trader, alerted on X that Bitcoin's value could plummet to the low $80,000 range if it fails to hold $90,000 as support.

Analyst Warns of Bitcoin's Uncertain Future Amid Key Support Breakdown: 'It Could Get Ugly'

Bitcoin topped $100K for the first time in 2025, then plummeted amid mixed economic reports, volatile ETF flows, and a potential Silk Road sale.

This Week in Bitcoin: BTC Plunges as US Gets Go-Ahead to Sell Silk Road Billions

A look back at some of the highlights from spot bitcoin ETFs' first year trading and the impact they had on markets and government.

Bitcoin's legitimization, BlackRock shatters records, buy-in soars: Spot bitcoin ETFs mark one-year anniversary

The difference in outlook between traders and high net-worth individuals has never been greater, according to David Siemer, CEO of Wave Digital Assets.

Why High Net-Worth Investors Are Super Bullish on Bitcoin Right Now

Bitcoin was the top-performing asset class in 2024, rising about 125%. By comparison, the S&P 500 grew 23%.

Bitcoin soared in 2024. How much — if any — should you own?

A widely followed crypto strategist believes that a new altcoin that has posted astronomical gains in just a few months looks poised to spark a fresh leg up.

Trader Updates Outlook on Altcoin That's Exploded 16,190% in Under Three Months, Says Bitcoin To Fall Further

Crypto traders are scrambling to assess what the latest changes to Fed rate cut expectations mean for the bitcoin price

Bitcoin Braced For A Huge Earthquake As Fed Shock Fuels Crypto Price Crash Fears

Bitcoin's price was $94,372 on Jan. 11, 2025, with a market cap of $1.86 trillion. Daily trading volume reached $52.92 billion, with intraday fluctuations between $92,275 and $95,798. Bitcoin The daily chart illustrates a prevailing bearish tone after a sharp retreat from a high near $108,364.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Bulls and Bears Battle Over Market's Next Direction

A widely followed cryptocurrency trader is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) may suddenly collapse if it loses a key support level.

‘It Could Get Ugly': Analyst Says Bitcoin Could Lose Major Support Level and Plunge Lower – Here Are His Targets

The chief investment officer (CIO) of Bitwise Asset Management Matt Hougan is highlighting one catalyst that could have a massive impact on the price of Bitcoin (BTC). In an interview on the Mr.

This Catalyst Could Trigger ‘Violent' Bitcoin Surge to Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars: Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan

El Salvador's tourism soared in 2024, with bitcoin adoption and safety reforms transforming the nation into a global powerhouse, driving unprecedented economic and tourism growth. Bitcoin-Led Tourism Boom Positions El Salvador as a Global Model Santander US Capital Markets LLC, a division of the global financial giant Banco Santander, published a report on Jan.

Santander: El Salvador's Bitcoin Adoption Fuels Tourism Boom

Legislators in North Dakota will weigh whether to diversify its assets with crypto and precious metals, following other state Bitcoin proposals.

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