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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.

Bitcoin prices climbed to an all-new high during the week through Friday, December 20, as multiple developments, including some notable government announcements, fuele

Bitcoin Prices Reached A Fresh Zenith This Week As Multiple Factors Fueled Gains

Bitcoin's current price is $97,384, with a 24-hour trading volume of $69.42 billion and a market cap of $1.92 trillion. Today, it danced between $95,444 and $99,496, signaling a market in a state of flux.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Will the Long-Term Uptrend Save the Day?

Vaneck's projection of bitcoin reaching $180,000 by the end of 2025 is considered ambitious but possible, with experts citing BTC's historical outperformance and potential U.S. strategic reserve status as key factors.

Vaneck's $180K BTC by 2025 Projection: Experts Discuss Market Dynamics and Reserve Potential

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%

Bitcoin Suddenly Surges Back To $100,00 On Huge Price Prediction

Veteran trader Peter Brandt is warning that a bearish signal is flashing for Bitcoin, indicating that BTC might head to much lower prices.

Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Sees Bitcoin Flashing Bearish Signal, Warns BTC Crashing Below $80,000 a Possibility

Macro investor and fund manager Dan Tapiero says that Bitcoin (BTC) reaching $200,000 in 2025 is viable. In a new thread, Tapiero tells his 123,500 followers on the social media platform X that once the US government tightens up fiscal policy, the top crypto asset by market cap will skyrocket.

$200,000 Bitcoin ‘Doable' in 2025 Courtesy of One Catalyst, Says Venture Capitalist Dan Tapiero

Stablecoin issuer Tether has committed $775 million to rising streaming video platform Rumble, which has adopted a Bitcoin reserve strategy.

Tether Invests $775 Million in Rumble Following YouTube Rival's Bitcoin Push

Bitcoin (BTC) recently hit an all-time high of $108,364, only to tumble to $92,118 within three days. This dramatic price drop coincides with growing political unease in the U.S., as the federal government faces a potential shutdown.

All Eyes on Trump: Bitcoin Crash Could Pave the Way for a Historic Rebound in 2025

Hopefully, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce isn't playing when she says she'll reconsider in-kind redemptions for spot bitcoin ETFs.

We Need In-Kind Redemptions For The Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has raised $60.6 million (9.5 billion yen) through two bond issuances to bolster its bitcoin (BTC) holdings. Metaplanet Completes $60.6 Million Bond Issuance for Bitcoin Purchases The Tokyo-based company announced the completion of its fifth bond series issuance on Dec. 20, raising 5 billion yen.

Tokyo-Based Metaplanet Secures $60.6 Million for Bitcoin Treasury

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci has described Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) current price action as part of its typical cycle. What Happened: In an X post on Friday, he explained that Bitcoin is purging leveraged, short-term momentum trades, a normal phenomenon in its market evolution.

Anthony Scaramucci: Bitcoin's Moves Are 'Normal,' But Some Altcoins May Have Had Their 'Last Hurrah'

Michael Saylor wants to create a strategic bitcoin reserve to help eliminate the national debt and strengthen the U.S. dollar.

MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor advocates for Trump-backed ‘strategic bitcoin reserve' in proposal to set crypto industry standards

Investor Cathie Wood anticipates a flurry of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) among startups as regulatory changes accompany the Trump administration, she revealed in a recent Bloomberg interview. The leader of Ark Invest, celebrated for her daring forecasts, also doubled down on her prediction that bitcoin could exceed $1.5 million by 2030.

Bitcoin Scarcity Could Fuel $1.5M Price, Cathie Wood Declares

Bitcoin (BTC) mining company MARA says it acquired 15,574 BTC for $1.53 billion after raising $1.925 billion from its zero-coupon convertible notes offerings in November and December. In a post on social media platform X, MARA says it now holds 44,394 BTC following its recent purchase of the flagship crypto asset.

Bitcoin Mining Giant MARA Gobbles Up $1,530,000,000 Worth of BTC As Fellow Miners Add to Crypto Treasuries

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Cryptocurrency markets saw volatile trading on Friday despite growing interest in spot ETFs. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,108.38 +0.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,462.57 +2.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $190.13 -1.3% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.27 +2.5% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3152 +0.9% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002172 +0.5% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 4.6% and daily active addresses falling by 0.3%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Recover From Day's Losses: 'If This Is The Christmas Sell Off And The Top, So Be It,' Trader Says

While Bitcoin's volatility may seem intense, this correction is healthy and normal.

Bought Bitcoin at $108,000? Don't Panic

The 12 U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $680 million in outflows with the broader crypto market continuing to face a downturn. Biggest Outflow Day for Bitcoin ETFs The broader crypto market downturn finally caught up with exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs registering a total net outflow of $680 million on Dec. 19.

Bitcoin ETFs Experience Record $680 Million Single Day Outflow

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to issue a $1.4 billion loan facility to the government of El Salvador, but there are some strings attached related to the Central American country's Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto adoption policies.

El Salvador Inks $1,400,000,000 Funding Deal With IMF but Agrees To Wind Down Involvement in Chivo Bitcoin Wallet

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) sell-off on Friday saw prices dip below $93,000, but Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues that the current pullback is a “hiccup” rather than a trend reversal. Hougan sees strong underlying factors including regulatory tailwinds, institutional adoption and Bitcoin purchases by governments as structurally bullish factors for Bitcoin.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Whipsaw, But These 4 Key Factors Make It A 'Hiccup,' Not A Downturn

On Friday afternoon, crypto markets appeared to catch their breath, though traders remained on edge, bracing for bitcoin's next twist. At press time, BTC was trading at $96,800 to $97,150 per coin, while the broader crypto economy stood at $3.34 trillion—down 2.7% after some recovery.

Bitcoin Balances on a Razor's Edge: Is a Breakout or Breakdown Looming?

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.

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